Other documents — New Westminster, British Columbia

Other municipal documents on file.

City of New Westminster has 44 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw No. 5791, 1998 adopted bylaw

Establishes the Advisory Planning Commission for New Westminster, setting membership, terms, and mandate for planning advisory functions.

Arts Commission Bylaw No. 7367, 2009 adopted bylaw

Establishes the New Westminster Arts Commission, defining its mandate, composition, and advisory role in cultural policy.

Automated Voting Machines Authorization Bylaw No. 6542, 1999 adopted bylaw

Authorizes the use of automated voting machines for municipal elections in New Westminster.

Board of Variance Bylaw No. 7226, 2008 adopted bylaw

Establishes the Board of Variance to hear applications for minor variance from zoning bylaw requirements.

Bylaw No. 4271, 1967 adopted bylaw

Historical municipal bylaw (public health related per filename); sets health standards for premises.

Bylaw No. 5218, 1980 adopted bylaw

Municipal bylaw (subject per filename qbor); regulates specific activity within the City.

Bylaw No. 5969, 1991 adopted bylaw

Municipal bylaw (premises-related per filename); sets standards or conditions for specific premises within the City.

Bylaw No. 6404, 1997 adopted bylaw

Municipal bylaw (subject per filename sas); regulates specific activity or service within the City.

Bylaw No. 6417, 1997 adopted bylaw

Municipal bylaw (emergency management related per filename); establishes City emergency response or planning provisions.

Bylaw No. 6460, 1998 adopted bylaw

Municipal bylaw (panhandling regulation per filename); restricts aggressive solicitation in public spaces.

Bylaw No. 6648, 2000 adopted bylaw

Municipal bylaw (subject inferred from filename as bee/nuisance-related); regulates specific activity within the City.

Bylaw No. 7754, 2016 adopted bylaw

Municipal bylaw (ESC subject per filename); governs specific regulated activity within the City.

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009 adopted bylaw

Establishes a bylaw notice enforcement system allowing officers to issue tickets for municipal bylaw contraventions.

Cemetery Bylaw No. 7068, 2006 adopted bylaw

Governs the operation and use of City cemetery facilities including interment rights, fees, and maintenance standards.

Code of Conduct for Council Members Bylaw No. 8408, 2023 adopted bylaw

Establishes standards of conduct and ethical obligations for City Council members.

Commercial Vehicle Bylaw No. 5789, 1988 adopted bylaw

Regulates commercial vehicle operations, routes, and loads within the City.

Community Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 6423, 1997 adopted bylaw

Establishes the Community Heritage Commission to advise Council on heritage conservation and designation matters.

Consumption of Liquor in Public Spaces Bylaw No. 8264, 2021 adopted bylaw

Designates public spaces where consumption of liquor is permitted and sets conditions for public liquor consumption.

Controlled Substance Property Bylaw No. 6679, 2001 adopted bylaw

Authorizes remediation orders for properties used in the production of controlled substances.

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 6910, 2004 adopted bylaw

Sets rules of order, quorum, voting procedures, and conduct for City Council meetings.

Downtown NW Business Improvement Area (Primary Area) Bylaw No. 8288, 2021 adopted bylaw

Establishes the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (primary area) and its levy for business services.

Downtown NW Business Improvement Area (Secondary Area) Bylaw No. 8289, 2021 adopted bylaw

Establishes the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (secondary area) and its levy.

Fire Protection Bylaw No. 6940, 2004 adopted bylaw

Governs fire safety standards, inspection authority, and fire prevention requirements for buildings and property.

Flood Bylaw No. 5095, 1978 adopted bylaw

Sets floodplain development restrictions and flood-proofing requirements for properties in flood-risk areas.

Freedom of Information Bylaw No. 7892, 2017 adopted bylaw

Establishes procedures for access to City records under freedom of information and privacy protection legislation.

Graphic Image Delivery Bylaw No. 8488, 2024 adopted bylaw

Regulates the display of graphic health warning images at tobacco and vapour product retailers.

Heritage Alteration Bylaw No. 7859, 2016 adopted bylaw

Requires permits for alterations to heritage-designated buildings and properties in New Westminster.

Heritage Conservation Area Bylaw No. 7926, 2017 adopted bylaw

Designates heritage conservation areas and sets standards for preservation and alteration within those areas.

Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 7606, 2013 adopted bylaw

Sets procedures for heritage designation applications, revitalization agreements, and protection orders.

Heritage Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 7971, 2018 adopted bylaw

Sets minimum maintenance standards for heritage-designated properties to prevent deterioration.

Highway Bylaw No. 6129, 1993 adopted bylaw

Regulates the use and maintenance of public highways and street infrastructure within the City.

Lighting Bylaw No. 7277, 2008 adopted bylaw

Regulates outdoor lighting requirements and light nuisance within the City.

Local Government Elections Procedures Bylaw No. 7985, 2018 adopted bylaw

Establishes election procedures for municipal voting including nomination, voting, and counting processes.

Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019 adopted bylaw

Authorizes ticketing of bylaw infractions by designated officers and sets fines for specific bylaw violations.

Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 3646, 1959 adopted bylaw

Governs the use and conduct within City parks including prohibited activities and park hours.

Pesticide Use Bylaw No. 7288, 2008 adopted bylaw

Restricts the cosmetic use of pesticides on lawns and gardens within the City.

Public Notice Bylaw No. 8417, 2023 adopted bylaw

Sets requirements for providing public notice of City decisions, hearings, and regulatory actions.

Riparian Areas Protection Bylaw No. 7033, 2005 adopted bylaw

Protects riparian areas and fish habitat from development by requiring setbacks and environmental assessments.

Smoking Control Bylaw No. 6263, 1995 adopted bylaw

Restricts smoking in public places and workplaces within New Westminster.

Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 7664, 2015 adopted bylaw

Regulates street use, traffic control, parking, and access on City roads and public rights-of-way.

Towing Bylaw No. 6507, 1998 adopted bylaw

Regulates towing operations and vehicle impoundment within the City of New Westminster.

Tree Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799, 2016 adopted bylaw

Regulates the removal, pruning, and protection of trees on private and public property within the City.

Uptown Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 8424, 2023 adopted bylaw

Establishes the Uptown Business Improvement Area and its levy for business district improvement services.

Utility Commission Bylaw No. 8029, 2018 adopted bylaw

Establishes the New Westminster Electrical Utility Commission governing the City's electrical utility operations.

Bylaws Index

City of New Westminster complete bylaws registry listing all consolidated and non-consolidated adopted bylaws.

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