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.

Noise Bylaw

Number: 5122-1994
To regulate and prohibit noise.

North East Albion Servicing Strategy Policy

Number: 6.37
To facilitate the development application process by encapsulating servicing details related to the North East Albion Land Use Concept Plan and Servicing Strategy.

Nuisance Prohibition Bylaw

Number: 7596-2019
To regulate and prohibit nuisances on properties in the City of Maple Ridge.

Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 7970-2023

Number: 7970-2023
A bylaw to require owners and occupiers of any land, building, or structure to provide off-street parking, bicycle, and loading spaces.

Official Community Plan Bylaw

Number: 7060-2014
Sets out the objectives and policies for economic development, land and resource use planning, transportation planning, maintaining and improving the natural and man-made environment and providing municipal services and public facilities.

Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw

Number: 5535-1997
To regulate outdoor burning in the City of Maple Ridge.

Outdoor Burning Regulations - Zero Tolerance Policy

Number: 8.01
To establish a zero tolerance policy with respect to violations.

Panhandle Lot Policy

Number: 6.02
To permit panhandle lots under certain conditions.

Park Donation and Gift Policy

Number: 4.26
To provide opportunities and a framework for individuals or groups to voluntarily contribute gits that provide community benefits and enhancement of the City's public spaces.

Parks, Recreation & Culture Fees and Charges Policy

Number: 4.21
To provide a framework for the establishment of fees and charges for Parks, Recreation & Culture services.