Other documents — New Westminster, British Columbia

Establishes the Advisory Planning Commission for New Westminster, setting membership, terms, and mandate for planning advisory functions.

Establishes the New Westminster Arts Commission, defining its mandate, composition, and advisory role in cultural policy.

Authorizes the use of automated voting machines for municipal elections in New Westminster.

Establishes the Board of Variance to hear applications for minor variance from zoning bylaw requirements.

Historical municipal bylaw (public health related per filename); sets health standards for premises.

Municipal bylaw (subject per filename sas); regulates specific activity or service within the City.

Municipal bylaw (emergency management related per filename); establishes City emergency response or planning provisions.

Municipal bylaw (panhandling regulation per filename); restricts aggressive solicitation in public spaces.

Establishes a bylaw notice enforcement system allowing officers to issue tickets for municipal bylaw contraventions.

Governs the operation and use of City cemetery facilities including interment rights, fees, and maintenance standards.

Establishes standards of conduct and ethical obligations for City Council members.

Regulates commercial vehicle operations, routes, and loads within the City.

Establishes the Community Heritage Commission to advise Council on heritage conservation and designation matters.

Designates public spaces where consumption of liquor is permitted and sets conditions for public liquor consumption.

Authorizes remediation orders for properties used in the production of controlled substances.

Sets rules of order, quorum, voting procedures, and conduct for City Council meetings.

Establishes the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (primary area) and its levy for business services.

Establishes the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (secondary area) and its levy.

Governs the operation of the City's electrical utility (Nelson Hydro equivalent for NW), setting service terms, connections, and rates.

Governs fire safety standards, inspection authority, and fire prevention requirements for buildings and property.

Sets floodplain development restrictions and flood-proofing requirements for properties in flood-risk areas.

Establishes procedures for access to City records under freedom of information and privacy protection legislation.

Regulates the display of graphic health warning images at tobacco and vapour product retailers.

Requires permits for alterations to heritage-designated buildings and properties in New Westminster.

Sets procedures for heritage designation applications, revitalization agreements, and protection orders.

Sets minimum maintenance standards for heritage-designated properties to prevent deterioration.

Regulates the use and maintenance of public highways and street infrastructure within the City.

Regulates outdoor lighting requirements and light nuisance within the City.

Establishes election procedures for municipal voting including nomination, voting, and counting processes.

Authorizes ticketing of bylaw infractions by designated officers and sets fines for specific bylaw violations.

Governs the use and conduct within City parks including prohibited activities and park hours.

Restricts the cosmetic use of pesticides on lawns and gardens within the City.

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

Sets requirements for providing public notice of City decisions, hearings, and regulatory actions.

Protects riparian areas and fish habitat from development by requiring setbacks and environmental assessments.

Restricts smoking in public places and workplaces within New Westminster.

Regulates street use, traffic control, parking, and access on City roads and public rights-of-way.

Regulates towing operations and vehicle impoundment within the City of New Westminster.

Regulates the removal, pruning, and protection of trees on private and public property within the City.

Establishes the Uptown Business Improvement Area and its levy for business district improvement services.

Establishes the New Westminster Electrical Utility Commission governing the City's electrical utility operations.

City of New Westminster complete bylaws registry listing all consolidated and non-consolidated adopted bylaws.