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.

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.

Tree Protection and Management Bylaw

Number: 7133-2015
To manage the urban forest and tree canopy and regulate, prohibit, and impose requirements in relation to tree cutting and removal in Maple Ridge.

Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw

Number: 6533-2007
To regulate untidy and unsightly premises in the City of Maple Ridge.

Use of Council Chambers Policy

Number: 3.19
To set out the protocols for the use of the Council Chambers.

Vacant / Abandoned Building Bylaw

Number: 6958-2012
To control the condition of vacant / abandoned buildings.

Volunteerism Policy

Number: 4.12
To ensure that all avenues are made available for volunteer development and experiences and that volunteers are duly recognized for their efforts and commitment.

Water Service Bylaw

Number: 6002-2001
To establish a water service.

Watercourse Protection Bylaw

Number: 6410-2006
To protect watercourses in Maple Ridge.

Wildlife and Vector Control Bylaw

Number: 7437-2018
To provide for prevention of wildlife attractants and vector control against spread of diseases.

Zoning Bylaw 3510-1985

Number: 3510-1985
Former Zoning Bylaw to regulate zoning in the City of Maple Ridge. (This bylaw is used only for existing zone amending bylaws that have received third reading under 3510-1985, but were not adopted before December 8, 2020).