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.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.23)
The purpose of this policy is to confirm that requests for tax exemption for eligible heritage properties will be considered by Council.
Number: 4.18To formalize practices which have consistently been followed to reduce the introduction of pesticides to the environment to an absolute minimum; the presence and effects of pest species will be tolerated at population levels which do not threaten host survival or render facilities unusable.
Petitions to Council Policy
To outline the process for receipt and forwarding of public petitions to Council, and their placement on the Regular Council Agenda.
Policy Governance Framework
To provide guidelines and standards to support the effective development and maintenance of legislative and operational policies.
Political Activity Policy
To provide a consistent approach and direction for Candidates, City Staff and all interested third parties regarding use of City Facilities and City Resources for Political Activity to ensure City Facilities and City Resources remain impartial, and to provide City Staff with direction on conduct regarding Political Activities during Working Hours.
Number: 4.16To permit the use of inmate work crews to supplement the regular maintenance program and special projects work of the parks and leisure services and Public Works Departments and associated volunteer organizations (i.e., Adopt a Block, ARMS, Equestrian Trails Council, etc.).
Proceeds of Sale of Municipal Land Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to direct how proceeds from the sale of City Land are used and the reserves they are deposited to.
Number: 3.02To eliminate the need for City Council approval and publication of proclamations.
Number: 5.45To ensure that all goods, services and construction will be procured in a competitive, fair and open manner.
Public Private Partnership Policy
To ensure that public private partnerships are guided by the Public Private Partnership Handbook.
