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.
Number: 9.14To outline how to access major and minor arterial roads through redevelopment.
Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion Application Process Policy
To establish a process for accepting, reviewing, and processing applications for ALR exclusions, in which a property owner requests the City of Maple Ridge apply on their behalf and pays all applicable costs to have their property excluded from the ALR.
Number: 4.25To allocate City-managed parks and facilities fairly and equitably.
Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Racism Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to prevent discrimination and racism based on grounds protected by the BC Human Rights Code, and to provide guidance to Employees on the process of complaints and resolutions of those complaints related to discrimination and racism.
Area Planning Assessment Policy
To assist in the selection of future area plans.
Bylaw Enforcement - Management of Records Policy
To manage bylaw enforcement records in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Cannabis Retail Processing and Evaluation Criteria Policy
To set out the processing & evaluation criteria applied to all referrals from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch regarding applications for Private Cannabis Retail Stores.
CCTV (Video Surveillance) Policy
To set guidelines for the implementation of any video surveillance in City owner or occupied buildings or outdoor public spaces, and set the rules for governing access and disclosure of stored video images.
City Lands - Acquisition Policy
To govern a fair and equitable approach to property acquisition.
City Lands - Disposition of Proceeds Policy
To ensure the City has future resources to acquire additional lands.
