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.

Social Media Policy

Number: 30.10
To define how the City will manage interactions on social media as well as define the accountability for City staff in their interactions on social media.
Social Media Policy 30.10 [PDF/328KB]

Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Rights Policy No. 4.34

Number: 4.34
The City of Maple Ridge welcomes and encourages Sponsorship, Partnership and Advertising opportunities to assist in the provision, support and enhancement of City programs, services, and infrastructure.
Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Rights Policy 4.34 [PDF/113KB]

Sport and Physical Activity Policy

Number: 4.24
To establish principles that value and celebrate sport and physical activity as an integral component in a healthy and active community.
Sport and Physical Activity Policy 4.24 [PDF/274KB]

Sport Field Closure / Damage Deposits Policy

Number: 4.19
To manage and monitor sports fields and field conditions.
Sport Field Closure Damage Deposits Policy 4.19 [PDF/286KB]

Staff Expense Policy

Number: 5.35
The purpose of this Policy is to establish procedures and guidance for City staff regarding expenditures they may incur during the performance of their roles at the City.
Staff Expense Policy - 5.35.pdf [PDF/2.9MB]

Subdivision of, or building on, Land within 300 Metres of the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment

Number: 6.24
To set out conditions under which subdivision of, or building on, land can be considered in the area within 300 metres of the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment without compromising the stability of the entire Escarpment. (This policy should be read in conjunction with Policy No. 6.23, "Control of Surficial and Groundwater Discharge in the Area Bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue, 224 Street and the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment.")
Subdivision of, or building on, Land within 300 Metres of the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment Policy 6.24 [PDF/1.9MB]

Tandem Parking Garage Units Within Townhouse Developments Policy

Number: 6.35
To restrict the amount of tandem parking garage units provided within a townhouse development and to reduce the need for a Development Variance Permit should a variance be warranted based on site-specific conditions
Tandem Parking Garage Units Within Townhouse Developments Policy 6.35 [PDF/303KB]

Telecommunications Antenna Structure Siting Policy

Number: 5.59
To provide clarity and transparency as to the public consultation process and guidelines for review and evaluation of Telecommunications Antenna Structure siting within the City of Maple Ridge.
Telecommunications Antenna Structure Siting Policy - 5.59 [PDF/446KB]

Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy

Number: 6.32
To ensure that existing rental tenants are not impacted or displaced as a result of proposals to redevelop properties with purpose-built rental housing.
Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy No. 6.32 [PDF/201KB]

Traffic Calming Policy

Number: 9.07
To provide a framework to enable the City and affected residents to identify neighbourhood transportation issues, determine if traffic calming is a suitable solution, and design and implement traffic calming plans where appropriate.
Traffic Calming Policy 9.07 [PDF/2.9MB]