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City of Richmond Bylaws are now available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format for your convenience.
Bylaws are accessible through three lists: Alphabetic by bylaw title; Numeric by bylaw number; and by Chapter in DRAFT Municipal Code order.
Amendments to the bylaws will be updated as soon as possible following a Council Meeting, but no later than 2 business days following adoption. The online bylaws are a "work in progress" and more bylaws will be added as they are updated and become available.
To obtain a hard-copy of a bylaw, please see the information below on how to Obtain Copies
Disclaimer: The online versions of City of Richmond bylaws are provided for information or research purposes only. Although every effort is made to assure the accuracy and completeness of online bylaw documents, you should confirm all information before making any decisions based on them. The City of Richmond will, in no event, be liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of online bylaws.
These are NOT official versions of City of Richmond bylaws, nor are these documents admissible in a court of law. For such purposes, official certified copies can be obtained from the City Clerk.
Browse bylaws by:
Alphabetical List || Chapter List || Numerical List
The following Bylaw Consolidations are current as of May 13, 2013
Bylaw 2116 - (1965) Firecracker and Fireworks Regulation
Bylaw 3181 - (1976) Library Board Establishment
Bylaw 4183 - (1983) Firearm Discharge Regulation
Bylaw 4716 - (1987) Commercial Vehicle Licencing
Bylaw 4896 - (1987) Officers and Employees Indemnification
Bylaw 4987 - (1988) Fire Department Establishment
Bylaw 5560 - (1990) Sign Regulation
Bylaw 5637 - (1991) Water Works Regulation and Rates
Bylaw 5870 - (1992) Traffic Control and Regulation
Bylaw 6366 - (1994) Boulevard & Roadway Protection and Regulation
Bylaw 6803 (1999) Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation
Bylaw 6803 (1999) Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation [Effective June 3, 2013]
Bylaw 6817 - (1997)Hotel Room Tax (Additional 2%)
Bylaw 6900 - (1998) Business Regulation - Vehicle for Hire
Bylaw 6936 - (1998) Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment Interest Rate Establishment
Bylaw 6983 - (1999) Nuisance Prohibition
Bylaw 6989 - (2000) Public Health Protection
Bylaw 7100 - (1999) Official Community Plan - Schedule 2
The contents of this bylaw are available on this website in modified form for web viewing in see Official Community Plan
Bylaw 7138 - (2000) Dog Licencing
Bylaw 7150 - (2000) Board of Variance
Bylaw 7162 - (2001) Unsightly Premises Regulation
Bylaw 7174 - (2001) Boulevard Maintenance
Bylaw 7202 - (2001) Late Night Event (Rave) Prohibition
Bylaw 7222 - (2001) Residential Lot (Vehicular) Access Regulation
Bylaw 7230 - (2002) Building Regulation
Bylaw 7244 - (2001) Civic Election Administration & Procedure
Bylaw 7273 - (2002) Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure
Bylaw 7310 - (2001) Public Parks & School Grounds Regulation
Bylaw 7321 - (2002) Municipal Ticket Information Authorization
Bylaw 7360 - (2002) Business Licence
Bylaw 7400 - (2002) Corporate Records Management Program
Bylaw 7403 - (2002) Parking (Off-street) Regulation
Bylaw 7538 - (2003) Business Regulation
Bylaw 7551 - (2003) Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System
Bylaw 7560 - (2003) Council Procedures
Bylaw 7784 - (2004) Water Use Restrictions
Bylaw 7812 - (2004) Reserve Fund Establishment
Bylaw 7869 - (2005) Roadway Restoration Regulation
Bylaw 7897 - (2005) Property Maintenance & Repair
Bylaw 7898 - (2005) Emergency Management Organization Establishment
Bylaw 7906 - (2005) Richmond Heritage Commission
Bylaw 7917 - (2005) Fireworks Regulation
Bylaw 7932 - (2005) Animal Control Regulation
Bylaw 7954 - (2010) Newspaper Distribution Regulation
Bylaw 8024 - (2006) Development Cost Charges Imposition
Bylaw 8024 -(2006) Development Cost Charges Imposition [Effective September 15, 2010]
Bylaw 8035 - (2006) Athletic Commission
Bylaw 8057 - (2006) Tree Protection
Bylaw 8094 - (2007) Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation
Bylaw 8122 - (2007) Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication
Bylaw 8159 - (2006) Rental Premises Standards of Maintenance
Bylaw 8172 - (2007) Filming Application and Fees
Bylaw 8206 - (2007) Affordable Housing Operating Reserve Fund Establishment
Bylaw 8204 - (2008) Flood Plain Designation and Protection
Bylaw 8215 - (2007) Officer and General Manager
Bylaw 8282 - (2007) Community Legacy & Land Replacement Reserve Fund Establishment
Bylaw 8306 - (2008) Fire Protection and Life Safety
Bylaw 8400 - (2009) Heritage Procedures
Bylaw 8441 - (2011) Watercourse Protection and Crossing
Bylaw 8475 - (2009) Pollution Prevention and Clean-Up
Bylaw 8385 - (2008) Green Roofs & Other Options Involving Industrial & Office Buildings Outside the City Centre
Bylaw 8500 - (2009) Richmond Zoning
Bylaw 8514 - (2009) Pesticide Use Control
Bylaw 8641 - (2010) Alexandra District Energy Utility
Bylaw 8636 - (2011) Consolidated Fees
Bylaw 8713 - (2011) Election and Political Signs
Bylaw 8751 - (2011) Subdivision and Development
Bylaw 8752 - (2011) Works and Services Cost Recovery
Bylaw 8776 - (2011) City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption
Bylaw 8779 - (2011) Oath of Office
Bylaw 8854 - (2012) Capstan Station Capital Reserve Fund Establishment
Bylaw 8856 - (2012) Noise Regulation
Bylaw 8877 - (2012) Child Care Operating Reserve Fund Establishment
Bylaw 8894 - (2012) Additional Hotel Room Tax Imposition
Bylaw 8935 - (2012) Permissive Exemption
Bylaw 8951 - (2013) Development Application Fees
Bylaw 8990- (2013) Five Year Financial Plan (2013 - 2017)
Bylaw 9000 - (2012) Official Community Plan - Schedule 1
Bylaw 9007 - (2013) Annual Property Tax Rates
Obtaining Copies of Bylaws
The most frequently requested bylaws are available on the City's website and can be printed by the public. Copies of most City bylaws can also be obtained from Customer Service. All other bylaws can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Fees range from $1.00 and are calculated based on 35 cents per page.
Come in person to City Hall to make your purchase by cash, Interac or cheque;
- Send a courier with the applicable funds to purchase the bylaw(s) on your behalf; or
- Send your request by mail, accompanied by the appropriate funds, to the attention of Customer Service, City of Richmond, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1.
