Bylaws & Policies

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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.

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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.

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]

Sprinkler Systems Bylaw

Number: 6184-2003
To provide for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in buildings within the City.
Sprinkler Systems Bylaw No. 6184-2003 [PDF/11KB]

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 Bylaw

Number: 4800-1993
To regulate the subdivision and development servicing of land.
Subdivision & Development Bylaw No. 4800-1993 [PDF/459KB]

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]

Tax Exemption Bylaw

Number: 7568-2019
To exempt from taxation, certain properties within Maple Ridge for the years 2020-2023.
Property Tax Exemption (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 7568-2019 [PDF/83KB]

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]