Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings; requires permits and sets minimum building standards.
Zoning & land use — New Westminster, British Columbia
What can I build? Do I need a development permit?
The City of New Westminster, British Columbia has 9 adopted bylaws on file: Building Bylaw No. 8125, 2019; Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 5658, 1987; Downtown Redevelopment Bylaw No. 5859, 1989; Heritage Conservation Area Bylaw No. 7926, 2017; Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7925, 2017; Soil Deposit and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 8106, 2019; Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 7142, 2007; Transit Oriented Area Designation Bylaw No. 8460, 2024; Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, verified 2026-06-08.
Sets the procedural framework for development permit applications, referrals, and Council approval in New Westminster.
Governs redevelopment standards and land use in the downtown core of New Westminster.
Designates heritage conservation areas and sets standards for preservation and alteration within those areas.
Long-range land use and growth management plan for New Westminster covering land use designations, housing, environment, and infrastructure policies.
Regulates the deposit, removal, and grading of soil on properties to prevent erosion and unauthorized land alteration.
Sets servicing standards and approval requirements for subdivision of land and development within the City.
Designates transit-oriented areas around SkyTrain stations to enable higher-density housing as required by provincial legislation.
Divides City lands into zones specifying permitted and conditional uses, density, height, setbacks, and development standards.