City of Vancouver bylaw document

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Each by-law has a title and a number, for example, Noise By-law 6555. Each amendment to a by-law also has a number.

If you want to see the by-law with all its amendments incorporated, search or browse the consolidated by-laws.

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Important information about these by-laws

These electronic versions of the by-laws are for convenience only. If you need an official copy of a by-law, contact the City Clerk's Office.

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Consolidated bylaws

For convenience, the most frequently used bylaws have been consolidated. In a consolidated bylaw, the original bylaw (or "parent" bylaw) is updated to include all of the amendments to that bylaw. Conduct your search in the VIEW CONSOLIDATED BYLAWS section. You can browse alphabetically or by category. You can also search by keyword.

Individual bylaws

Each individual bylaw has a unique number. An individual bylaw may be a "parent" bylaw or it may be an amending bylaw. Conduct your search in the SEARCH INDIVIDUAL BYLAWS section. You can search for an individual bylaw by number, enactment date, or keyword. You can search all bylaws or only those bylaws that are in force.

Park Board by-laws

Find bylaws for within parks in the City of Vancouver.

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453 W 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4

Fax: 604-873-7419

Email: ccclerk@vancouver.ca

For interpretation of a by-law, phone 3-1-1 to be directed to the appropriate department.