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.

Corporate Asset Management Policy

Number: 9.13
To manage City assets and secure long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Corporate Communications and Community Engagement Policy

Number: 5.57
The purpose of this Policy is to establish City guidelines for transparent, timely, and consistent communication and engagement with residents, community partners, and other interest holders.

Corporate Records Management Bylaw

Number: 7097-2014
To provide for the retention and disposition of records of the City of Maple Ridge.

Council and Staff Liaison Roles Policy

Number: 3.10
To clarify the roles and responsibilities of Council and Staff liaisons.

Council Expense Policy

Number: 3.07
The purpose of this Policy is to establish procedures and guidance for Council regarding expenditures they may incur during the performance of their roles as elected officials.

Council Meeting Policy

Number: 3.20
To outline certain Council-related procedures and is intended to coincide with and support the Council Procedure Bylaw.

Council Procedure Bylaw

Number: 8010-2024
To govern the meetings of Council and the committees of Council of the City of Maple Ridge.

Council Remuneration Bylaw

Number: 7330-2017
To establish Council remuneration.

Criminal Record Checks Requested for Nonpaid Volunteer Fees Policy

Number: 5.03
To allow nonpaid volunteers, working with "high-risk" groups, to apply for a fee exemption.

Delegation of Procurement Authority Bylaw

Number: 7711-2021
To delegate procurement powers, duties and functions to Officers and Employees of the City of Maple Ridge.