Bylaws & Policies

Council has adopted many bylaws and policies that support and protect the Maple Ridge community. The most commonly requested bylaws and policies can be accessed below.

Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure that the most accurate versions of bylaws are available on our website, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. 

Some of our bylaws have been consolidated for convenience purposes and should not be relied on in place of the official bylaws, which can be obtained by contacting the Legislative Services Department. 

Contacts

Please contact the Legislative Services Department at clerks@MapleRidge.ca for official copies of a bylaw or if you are looking for a bylaw or policy that is not listed below.

Click here to report a concern. For questions about bylaw enforcement or community safety please contact the Bylaws Department at bylaws@mapleridge.ca or communitysafety@mapleridge.ca.  

Historic Bylaw Book

Interested in our historical bylaws? Check out the book below:

 1876 - 1913 Historic Bylaw Book

Commonly Requested Bylaws/Policies

The most commonly requested policies and bylaws are listed alphabetically below. You can search the list by title if you know the policy/bylaw name or number, or by using keywords if you know the topic.

Emergency Program Bylaw

Number: 6487-2007
To provide for a comprehensive program of emergency planning and management.

Fees & Charges Bylaw

Number: 7575-2019
To establish fees for City services and information. Schedule "A" - Building, Planning, Board of Variance, and Engineering Fees, Schedule "B" - Recreation Services Fees, Schedule "C" - General Administration Fees , Schedule "D" - Filming Fees, Schedule "E" - Electric Vehicle Parking Fees, Schedule "F" - Police Services Fees

Fees Imposition Bylaw

Number: 6748-2010
To impose pavement restoration fees.

Financial Plan 2023-2027 Bylaw

Number: 7926-2023
To provide the consolidated financial plan, revenue and property tax disclosure and capital expenditure disclosure for the City of Maple Ridge.

Fire Alarm Bylaw

Number: 6401-2006
To reduce the number of false alarms requiring response.

Fire Prevention Bylaw

Number: 4111-1998
For the prevention of fires and the spread of fire, and the preservation of life.

Fire Sprinkler Bylaw

Number: 6184-2003
For the installation of fire sprinkler systems in buildings within the City.

Firearms Discharge Regulation

Number: 4643-1992
To provide for the regulation of the discharge of firearms in the City of Maple Ridge.

Fireworks Bylaw

Number: 6279-2004
To regulate the use and sale of firecrackers and fireworks.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw

Number: 7959-2023
To designate the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Head and set fees.