Zoning & land use — New Westminster, British Columbia

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

City of New Westminster has 9 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019 adopted bylaw

Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings; requires permits and sets minimum building standards.

Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 5658, 1987 adopted bylaw

Sets the procedural framework for development permit applications, referrals, and Council approval in New Westminster.

Downtown Redevelopment Bylaw No. 5859, 1989 adopted bylaw

Governs redevelopment standards and land use in the downtown core of New Westminster.

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7925, 2017 adopted bylaw

Long-range land use and growth management plan for New Westminster covering land use designations, housing, environment, and infrastructure policies.

Plumbing Bylaw No. 4901, 1976 adopted bylaw

Sets plumbing installation standards and permit requirements for buildings within the City.

Soil Deposit and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 8106, 2019 adopted bylaw

Regulates the deposit, removal, and grading of soil on properties to prevent erosion and unauthorized land alteration.

Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 7142, 2007 adopted bylaw

Sets servicing standards and approval requirements for subdivision of land and development within the City.

Transit Oriented Area Designation Bylaw No. 8460, 2024 adopted bylaw

Designates transit-oriented areas around SkyTrain stations to enable higher-density housing as required by provincial legislation.

Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001 adopted bylaw

Divides City lands into zones specifying permitted and conditional uses, density, height, setbacks, and development standards.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://newwestcity.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities