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This page provides access to Metro Vancouver’s most commonly requested, active bylaws   Each bylaw is associated with one of Metro Vancouver’s three legal entities:

  • Greater Vancouver Regional District
  • Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District
  • Greater Vancouver Water District

It is important to note that the online versions of the Metro Vancouver bylaws are courtesy copies only and are not official versions.  Official certified copies can be obtained from the Corporate Secretary’s Department.  

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of online bylaw documents, Metro will in no event be liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of online bylaws.
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Bylaw Name
Number
Amending Bylaws
Description
PDF iconA Bylaw to Amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan1077The Corporation of Delta has by resolution requested an amendment to the Livable Region Strategic Plan.
PDF iconA Bylaw to Amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan1088The District of Maple Ridge has by resolution requested an amendment to the Livable Region Strategic Plan.
PDF iconA Bylaw to Amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan1089The District of Maple Ridge has by resolution requested an amendment to the Livable Region Strategic Plan.
PDF iconA Bylaw to Amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan1090The District of Maple Ridge has by resolution requested an amendment to the Livable Region Strategic Plan.
PDF iconA Bylaw to Amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan1091The District of Maple Ridge has by resolution requested an amendment to the Livable Region Strategic Plan.
PDF iconA Bylaw to Amend the Livable Region Strategic Plan1092The District of Maple Ridge has by resolution requested an amendment to the Livable Region Strategic Plan.
PDF iconAgricultural Boilers Emission Regulation Bylaw1098Consolidated BylawThis Emission Regulation is an emission regulation for the purposes of section 26 of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008 (“the Bylaw”), and is deemed to be an integral part of the Bylaw.
PDF iconAir Quality Management Bylaw1082A bylaw to control and prevent the nature and quantity of air emissions from large emitters of air contaminants. Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008 replaces Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 937, 1999, Air Quality Management Amending Bylaw No. 967, 2001 and Air Pollution Control Bylaw No. 603.
PDF iconAir Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw1083Air Quality Management Fees Regulation.
PDF iconAutomotive Refinishing Emission Regulation Bylaw1086Automotive Refinishing Emission Regulation.
PDF iconBoilers and Process Heaters Emission Regulation Bylaw1087This Emission Regulation is an emission regulation for the purposes of section 26 of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008 (“the Bylaw”), and is deemed to be an integral part of the Bylaw
PDF iconConcrete and Concrete Products Industries Emission Regulation Bylaw1084Concrete and Concrete Products Industries Emission Regulation.
PDF iconCost Apportionment Bylaw (2008)241A bylaw to apportion 2008 GVSDD annual expenditures.
PDF iconDedication of Land as Regional Park Bylaw1061A bylaw to authorize the dedication of land as Regional Park.
PDF iconElection Proceedings Bylaw841939
981
Consolidated Bylaw		A bylaw to provide for the determination of various procedures and requirements to be applied in the conduct of local government elections and other voting.
PDF iconElectoral Area A Building Administration Bylaw1043A bylaw for the administration of the building code within Electoral Area A of the Regional District.
PDF iconElectoral Area A Zoning Bylaw1028A bylaw to regulate the zoning and development of real property within parts of Electoral Area A of the Regional District.
PDF iconFinancial Plan Bylaw1070A bylaw to adopt the financial plan for the years 2008-2012.
PDF iconFreedom of Information213214
222
229
230
A bylaw for the administration of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
PDF iconFreedom of Information Bylaw177193
A bylaw for the administration of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
PDF iconFreedom of Information Bylaw792878
969
A bylaw for the administration of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
PDF iconGasoline Distribution Emission Regulation Bylaw 1085Gasoline Distribution Emission Regulation.
PDF iconGeospatial Reference System Fees and Charges Bylaw1069A bylaw outlining annual and monthly fees for the geospatial reference system service.
PDF iconGeospatial Reference System Service Establishment Bylaw1030A bylaw to establish a regional geospatial reference system service, using Global Positioning System (GPS) infrastructure, GPS data and high precision network monuments and outlining cost recovery methods.
PDF iconGreater Vancouver Regional District Disposition of Part of1075A Bylaw to Authorize the Sale of Portions of Tynehead Regional Park
PDF iconGreater Vancouver Regional District Notice of Bylaw Violation Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 1117, 20101117Greater Vancouver Regional District Notice of Bylaw Violation Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 1117, 2010
PDF iconGreater Vancouver Water District Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 232, 2002232239
A bylaw for officers and officials of the Greater Vancouver Water District and to provide for the delegation of certain powers
PDF iconGVS&DD Develoopment Cost Charge Bylaw No 254, 2010254A bylaw to impose development cost charges.
PDF iconGVSDD Sewer Use Bylaw No 299, 2007299244
252
256
Consolidated Bylaw		Sewer Use Bylaw
PDF iconMunicipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw181183
A bylaw to regulate the management of all privately operated municipal solid waste and recyclable material operations. Under the bylaw, license are required for all privately operated landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, storage facilities and certain brokers of municipal solid waste and recyclable material. The goal of the bylaw is to ensure proper management of privately operated facilities by specifying operating requirements so as to protect the environment and public health, to protect the region’s land base in accordance with the host municipality’s zoning and land use policies, to ensure that regional and municipal facilities and private facilities operate to equivalent standards and to achieve the objectives of the Solid Waste Management Plan.
PDF iconOfficers and Delegation Bylaw232A bylaw to establish officer positions of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District and to assign the powers, duties and functions to those officers and to provide for the delegation of certain powers, duties and functions to officers, employees and committees.
PDF iconOfficers and Delegation Bylaw 9771052
1029
A bylaw to establish officer positions of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and to assign powers, duties and functions to those officers, and to provide for the delegation of certain powers, duties and functions to officers, employees and committees.
PDF iconParks Fees and Charges10621103
A bylaw to govern the use of, and to fix and charge fees for admission to and for the use of, certain facilities in regional parks of the GVRD. The following charges are outlined in the bylaw: field reservations, public special events, special events, outdoor ceremonie, liquor fees, park interpretation and environmental education programs, administration fee, commercial use, park permit fees, group picnic shelters daily rental fees, outdoor group camp rental fees, dock rental fees, field rental fees, miscellaneous facility and site rental fees. Waivers, Reductions, Refunds, Exemptions and cancellation policy.
PDF iconProcedure Bylaw10091059
1066
1067
Consolidated Bylaw		A bylaw to regulate the proceedings of the GVRD Board and Committees.
PDF iconRegional Parks Regulation1048A bylaw to establish rules and regulations for managing, maintaining, operating, enforcing, controlling, and using any property in Regional Parks that the GVRD administers.
PDF iconRemuneration Bylaw10571072
1078
1105
Consolidated Bylaw		A bylaw to establish payment of remuneration and expenses for board and committee members.
PDF iconTicket Information Utilization10501053
1118
Consolidated Bylaw		A bylaw to designate persons as bylaw enforcement officers, to designate certain bylaw offences and to set fine amounts. The following bylaws may be enforced by municipal ticket: Bylaws 745 (Parks Regulatory Bylaw) and bylaw No. 937 (Air Quality Management Bylaw)
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