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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.
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The following Bylaw Consolidations are current as of
January 1, 2023
Affordable Housing Operating Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 8206 (2007)
Alexandra District Energy Utility - Bylaw 8641 (2010)
Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme - Bylaw 10178 (2020)
Animal Control Regulation - Bylaw 7932 (2005)
Annual Property Tax Rates - Bylaw 10547 (2024)
Arts, Culture and Heritage Capital Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 9032 (2013)
Board of Variance - Bylaw 9259 (2015)
Boulevard & Roadway Protection and Regulation - Bylaw 6366 (1994)
Boulevard Maintenance - Bylaw 7174 (2001)
Building Regulation - Bylaw 7230 (2002)
Business Licence - Bylaw 7360 (2002)
Business Regulation - Bylaw 7538 (2003)
Business Regulation - Vehicle for Hire - Bylaw 6900 (1998)
Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Bylaw 9742 (2017)
Capstan Station Capital Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 8854 (2012)
Child Care Operating Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 8877 (2012)
Civic Election Administration & Procedure - Bylaw 7244 (2001)
City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption - Bylaw 8776 (2011)
City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895 (2019)
Commercial Vehicle Licencing - Bylaw 4716 (1987)
Community Legacy & Land Replacement Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 8282 (2007)
Consolidated Fees - Bylaw 8636 (2011)
Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) - Bylaw 10515 (2024)
Construction Encroachment - Bylaw 9833 (2018)
Corporate Records Management Program - Bylaw 7400 (2002)
Council Procedure - Bylaw 7560 (2003)
Credit Card Payment Service Fee - Bylaw 9536 (2016)
Demolition Waste and Recyclable Materials - Bylaw 9516 (2016)
Development Application Fees- Bylaw 8951 (2013)
Development Cost Charges Imposition - Bylaw 9499 (2017)
Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 9779 (2018)
Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure - Bylaw 7273 (2002)
Dog Licencing - Bylaw 7138 (2000)
Donation Bin Regulation - Bylaw 9502 (2016)
Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System - Bylaw 7551 (2003) - Repealed by Flood Protection Bylaw 10426 (2022)
Election and Political Signs - Bylaw 8713 (2011)
Emergency Management Organization Establishment - Bylaw 9232 (2017)
Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment Interest Rate Establishment - Bylaw 6936 (1998)
Filming Regulation - Bylaw 8708 (2018)
Fire Protection and Life Safety - Bylaw 8306 (2008)
Firearm Discharge Regulation - Bylaw 4183 (1983)
Flood Plain Designation and Protection - Bylaw 8204 (2008)
Flood Protection - Bylaw 10426 (2022)
Flood Protection Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 10403 (2022)
Garden City Lands Soils Deposit Fees Bylaw No. 9900 (2018)
Green Roofs & Other Options Involving Industrial & Office Buildings Outside the City Centre - Bylaw 8385 (2008)
Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 10466 (2023)
Hamilton Area Plan Community Amenity Capital Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 9276 (2015)
Heritage Commission - Bylaw 7906 (2005)
Heritage Procedures - Bylaw 8400 (2009)
Hotel Room Tax (Additional 2%) - Bylaw 6817 (1997)
Indemnification - Bylaw 9911 (2019)
Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement - Bylaw 9493 (2013)
Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement - Bylaw 10134 (2020)
Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement - Bylaw 10584 (2024)
Inter-municipal Business Licence - Bylaw 9040 (2013)
Inter-municipal Business Licence - Bylaw 10159 (2020)
Inter-municipal Business Licence - Bylaw 10583 (2024)
Late Night Event (Rave) Prohibition - Bylaw 7202 (2001)
Library Board Establishment - Bylaw 3181 (1976)
Liquor Consumption in Parks Pilot Program - Bylaw 10483 (2023)
Municipal and Regional District Tax Imposition - Bylaw 9631 (2016)
Municipal and Regional District Tax Imposition - Bylaw 10269 (2021) [Effective July 1, 2022]
Municipal Ticket Information Authorization - Bylaw 7321 (2002)
Newspaper Distribution Regulation - Bylaw 7954 (2010)
Noise Regulation - Bylaw 8856 (2012)
Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication - Bylaw 8122 (2007)
Nuisance Prohibition - Bylaw 6983 (1999)
Officer and General Manager - Bylaw 8215 (2007)
Officers and Employees Indemnification - Bylaw 4896 (1987)
Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (2012) - Schedule 1
Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (1999) - Schedule 2
The contents of these bylaws are available on this website in modified form for web viewing, see Official Community Plan
Oath Of Office - Bylaw 8779 (2011)
Oval Village District Energy Utility - Bylaw 9134 (2014)
Parking (Off-street) Regulation - Bylaw 7403 (2002)
Permissive Exemption - Bylaw 10384 (2023)
Permissive Property Tax Exemption - Bylaw 10476 (2024)
Permissive Property Tax Exemption - Bylaw 10566 (2025)
Pesticide Use Control - Bylaw 8514 (2009)
Pollution Prevention and Clean-Up - Bylaw 8475 (2009)
Property Maintenance & Repair - Bylaw 7897 (2005)
Public Health Protection - Bylaw 6989 (2000)
Public Notice - Bylaw 10520 (2023)
Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation - Bylaw 8771 (2001)
Public Space Patio Regulation - Bylaw 10350 (2022)
Regulation of Material on Highways - Bylaw 10226 (2024)
Rental Premises Standards of Maintenance - Bylaw 8159 (2006)
Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 7812 (2004)
Residential Lot (Vehicular) Access Regulation - Bylaw 7222 (2001)
Revenue Anticipation Borrowing - Bylaw 10532 (2024)
Revised Consolidated Five Year Financial Plan (2010 - 2025) - Bylaw 10239
Richmond Zoning - Bylaw 8500 (2009)
Roadway Restoration Regulation - Bylaw 7869 (2005)
Sanitary Sewer - Bylaw 10427 (2022)
Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 10401 (2022)
Sign Regulation - Bylaw 9700 (2017)
Single-Use Plastic and Other Items Bylaw 10000 (2021)
Soil Deposit and Removal - Bylaw 10200
Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation - Bylaw 6803 (1999)
Solid Waste and Recycling Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 10417 (2022)
Subdivision and Development - Bylaw 8751 (2011)
Traffic Control and Regulation - Bylaw 5870 (1992)
Trailer Regulation - Bylaw 2564 (1970)
Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA) Designation - Bylaw 10560 (2024)
Tree Protection - Bylaw 8057 (2006)
Unsightly Premises Regulation - Bylaw 7162 (2001)
Visiting Delegation, Study Tour and City Hall Tour - Bylaw 9068 (2014)
Water Supply Reserve Fund Establishment - Bylaw 10402 (2022)
Water Use Restriction Bylaw 7784 (2004)
Waterworks and Water Rates - Bylaw 5637 (1991)
Watercourse Protection and Crossing - Bylaw 8441 (2011)
Wharves Regulation - Bylaw 10182 (2023)
Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw 8752 (2011)
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.
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