Bylaws & policies

The creation of bylaws and the development and evaluation of policies builds a governing framework that promotes openness, accountability and responsible leadership for the community as a whole.

The following list contains our most widely used bylaws and all of the current Council policies. Please note that bylaws and policies are provided online for information or research purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the bylaws and policies posted on our website. If required, you may obtain official certified copies from the Office of the City Clerk.

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Execution of Standard Land Title Office DocumentsPolicy No. 127
To assign approval authority for execution of standard land registry documents to City staff positions.
Expanding or Adding Properties to Specified AreasPolicy No. 304
To guide the requirements for a property which develops adjacent to a Specified Area or connects to works within a Specified Area.
Fencing Adjacent to City Owned LandPolicy No. 364
To guide fencing needs and maintenance between the boundary of City owned land and private property.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Signs BylawBylaw No. 7538
Contact Bylaw Enforcement at 250-469-8686
This bylaw provides for the posting of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning signs in all premises licensed for the sale or consumption...
Financial Plan Amendment PolicyPolicy No. 262
To establish the parameters for a Financial Plan amendment.
Financial Plan Transfer PolicyPolicy No. 261
To establish the parameters for Financial Plan transfers.
Financial ReservesPolicy No. 384
To guide reserve establishment, transactions, optimum balances, transfers, and closure of reserve balances.
Fire and Life Safety BylawBylaw No. 10760
Contact Fire Department at 250-469-8801
This bylaw allows a municipality to have powers to impose the requirements in relation to municipal services, firecrackers, fireworks and...
Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2023 - 2027Bylaw No. 12502
Contact Financial Services 250-469-8542
Flag GuidelinesPolicy No. 362
To guide the City's display of flags, including number per location and occasions for half-masting.
Flag PolicyPolicy No. 361
To guide the City's display of flags.
Found Money Turned Over to R.C.M. PolicePolicy No. 234
To establish guidance for found money given to the RCMP.
Freedom of Information BylawBylaw No. 9682
Contact Office of the City Clerk at 250-469-8645
The Bylaw references the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, defines terms used in Schedule 1 of the Act, and designates...
Freedom of the City HonourPolicy No. 299
To guide awarding the Freedom of the City.
Frequency of Fire InspectionsPolicy No. 181
To guide the frequencies of fire inspections which are reasonable, without compromising life or fire safety.
Gas BylawBylaw No. 9316
Contact Development Services at 250-469-8960
The Gas Bylaw regulate gas work and the use of gas equipment as well as providing for the inspection of natural gas installations by the...
Glenmore Road – Access/Lot OrientationPolicy No. 185
To sustain the integrity of neighbourhoods as new development occurs along Glenmore Road.
Good Neighbour BylawBylaw No. 11500
Contact Bylaw Enforcement at 250-469-8686
The Good Neighbor Bylaw regulates, prohibits and imposes requirements and fees in relation to nuisances, disturbances and other...
Graffiti Prevention ProgramPolicy No. 302
To guide the City's Program to prevent graffiti vandalism.
Grant-in-Aid Funding RequestsPolicy No. 58
To establish a policy for handling grant-in-aid funding requests.