Bylaws & Policies

Find the City of Maple Ridge’s most commonly requested bylaws and policies. Use this page to browse or search by title, number, or topic.

If you need an official copy of a bylaw, or if you cannot find the document you are looking for, please contact Legislative Services at Clerks@MapleRidge.ca. Some bylaws on this page are consolidated for convenience and should not be used in place of the official version.

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.

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.

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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.

Petitions to Council Policy

Number: 3.13

To outline the process for receipt and forwarding of public petitions to Council, and their placement on the Regular Council Agenda.

Petitions to Council Policy 3.13 [PDF/550KB]

Police Service Fees Bylaw

Number: 6937-2012

To impose fees for administrative police services in the City of Maple Ridge.

Police Service Fees Bylaw No. 6937-2012 [PDF/50KB]

Policy Governance Framework

Number: 3.09

To provide guidelines and standards to support the effective development and maintenance of legislative and operational policies.

Policy Governance Framework 3.09 [PDF/154KB]

Political Activity Policy

Number: 3.18

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.

Political Activity Policy - 3.18 [PDF/5.4MB]

Prison Work Crews Policy

Number: 4.16

To 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.).

Prison Work Crews Policy 4.16 [PDF/343KB]

Proceeds of Sale of Municipal Land Policy

Number: 5.11

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.

Proceeds of Sale of Municipal Land Policy - 5.11.pdf [PDF/254KB]

Proclamations Policy

Number: 3.02

To eliminate the need for City Council approval and publication of proclamations.

Proclamations Policy 3.02 [PDF/10KB]

Procurement Policy

Number: 5.45

To ensure that all goods, services and construction will be procured in a competitive, fair and open manner.

Procurement Policy 5.45 [PDF/280KB]

Public Parks Liquor Consumption Bylaw

Number: 2961-1981

To designate certain Public Parks as places where liquor may be consumed.

Public Parks Liquor Consumption Bylaw No. 2961-1981 [PDF/63KB]

Public Places, Parks and Recreation Facilities Regulation Bylaw

Number: 7854-2022

To regulate public buildings, public places, park property and recreational facilities in the City of Maple Ridge.

Public Places, Parks and Recreation Facilities Regulation Bylaw No. 7854-2022 [PDF/805KB]