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 Bylaw 2024-2027
A Bylaw to exempt from property taxation, certain properties within the City of Maple Ridge.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.16)
In relation to homes for the care of children, and the relief of the aged, the poor, the disabled and the infirm. No exemptions are permitted under this section as these services are the responsibility of senior government.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.17)
In relation to private hospitals and day cares. No exemptions are permitted under this section as these services are the responsibility of senior government.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.18)
To establish the level of permissive tax exemption that is provided to community halls.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.19)
The purpose of this policy is to confirm that Council will, on a request-by-request basis, consider providing permissive tax exemptions to organizations that provide recreational services that are an extension of municipal services.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.20)
The church halls, not including church manses, and the surrounding land up to five acres that is situated on the same legal parcel as the buildings will be exempted from taxation.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.21)
In relation to private schools. No exemptions are permitted under this section.
Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (5.22)
The purpose of this policy is to establish the level of permissive tax exemption that will apply to youth and recreation groups.
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.
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