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.

City Lands - Posting for Sale or Lease Policy

Number: 5.08
Posting City lands for sale or lease.

City Lands - Valuation for Disposition Purposes Policy

Number: 5.09
To govern the valuation of City lands.

Code of Conduct

Number: 7976-2023
This Bylaw sets out the rules Council Members must follow in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities as elected officials, and the powers and procedures of the Integrity Commissioner in exercising oversight over Council Members.

Code of Conduct Policy

Number: 30.18
The purpose of this Policy is to promote Ethical decision-making and behaviours by all Parties; and outline the expectations for all Parties and demonstrate how ethics are expected to guide appropriate workplace and City business decisions.

Committees of Council Policy

Number: 3.11
To establish guidelines for the formation and operation of Committees of Council.

Community Amenities Reserve Fund Bylaw

Number: 7245-2016
To establish a reserve fund for contributions made under the Community Amenity Contribution Program.

Community Amenity Contribution Program Policy

Number: 6.31
The City has a Community Amenity Contribution Policy (Policy 6.31) which applies to the development of residential dwellings. Please see Policy 6.31 for more information.

Community Grants Policy

Number: 5.56
To establish open and transparent guidelines for the evaluation and distribution of community grants, respecting the limited financial resources available for this purpose.

Community Heritage Commission

Number: 7588-2019
To establish a Community Heritage Commission.

Control of Superficial and Groundwater Discharge in the Area Bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue, 224 Street and the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment Policy

Number: 6.23
To set out conditions for the consideration of superficial or groundwater discharge in the area bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue and 224 Street to 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. 6.24 - " Subdivision of, or building on, land within 300 metres of the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment.").