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.

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.

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.

Business Licence (Inter Municipal TNS) Bylaw

Number: 7917-2023
A bylaw respecting the granting of Inter Municipal TNS business licences.

Business Licence (Intermunicipal) Bylaw

Number: 6957-2012
A bylaw to enter into an Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme.

Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw

Number: 6815-2011
Respecting the granting of licences and regulating of Business within the City of Maple Ridge.

Bylaw Enforcement - Management of Records Policy

Number: 5.29
To manage bylaw enforcement records in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw

Number: 7626-2020
To establish the issuance of Bylaw Notice Enforcement tickets for the enforcement of City bylaws.

Cannabis Retail Processing and Evaluation Criteria Policy

Number: 6.33
To set out the processing & evaluation criteria applied to all referrals from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch regarding applications for Private Cannabis Retail Stores.

CAO Compensation Policy

Number: 30.46
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Compensation Policy establishes a transparent and systematic framework for setting and managing compensation for the CAO, the sole employee of Council. This policy is in alignment with the City’s Exempt Total Compensation Philosophy which guides the process of attracting, engaging, retaining and assessing the performance of its CAO. Grounded in fairness and performance excellence, the policy supports Council’s Strategic Priorities, the City’s Mission and Vision, and its commitment to good governance and corporate excellence.

CCTV (Video Surveillance) Policy

Number: 30.15
To set guidelines for the implementation of any video surveillance in City owner or occupied buildings or outdoor public spaces, and set the rules for governing access and disclosure of stored video images.

Cemetery Regulation Bylaw

Number: 7612-2020
To establish services and fees for the cemeteries.

City Lands - Acquisition Policy

Number: 5.28
To govern a fair and equitable approach to property acquisition.