Bylaws
Bylaws are the rules and regulations by which local governments operate. Bylaws are created to develop and maintain a safe and livable environment for all residents within the regional district.
The bylaws listed below are published for convenience only and are not to be considered legal versions. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all regional district bylaws, and the bylaws provided may not contain the latest amendment(s).
If a bylaw has been updated with an amendment, a consolidated version (incorporating the update) has been published for convenience. While every effort is made to ensure the bylaws on the website are accurate, the CVRD cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided. The regional district accepts no responsibility or liability for damages of any kind arising out of the use of the information found on the website. Certified copies of bylaws, or copies of bylaws not listed below, may be obtained from the Legislative Services Division.
| BUILDING |
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| Building Regulation Bylaw No. 4433 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw that regulates the construction, alteration, repair, and demolition of buildings and structures |
| BURNING |
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| Landclearing Management Regulation Bylaw No. 2020 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw to regulate the burning of landscaping debris |
Smoke Control Regulation Bylaw No. 3716 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw to regulate open air burning by controlling nuisance smoke pollution |
| COMMISSIONS |
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| Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw No. 4408 |
A bylaw to establish electoral area advisory planning commissions |
| Community Safety Advisory Commission Bylaw No. 3622 (consolidated for convenience) |
A bylaw to establish a commission to provide advice on safety issues of regional, subregional, and interagency importance |
| Cowichan South Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 4510 |
A bylaw to establish a Recreation Commission to oversee the development and administration of recreation services at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre and the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre |
| Cowichan North Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 4511 |
A bylaw to establish a Recreation Commission to oversee the development and administration of recreation services at the Fuller Lake Arena and the Frank Jameson Community Centre |
| Cowichan Core Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 4512 |
A bylaw to establish a Recreation Commission to oversee the development and administration of recreation services at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Cowichan Community Centre, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, and to receive recommendations from the Cowichan Sportsplex Board |
| Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 4513 |
A bylaw to establish a Recreation Commission to oversee the development and administration of recreation services at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena |
| COMMISSIONS (PARKS) |
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| A bylaw to establish a Community Parks Advisory Commission within the Electoral Areas |
| Community Parks Advisory Commission Bylaw No. 4153 |
| DOGS |
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| Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 3032 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw regulating the keeping of dogs |
| ELECTIONS |
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| Election and Assent Voting Procedures Bylaw No. 4126 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw to establish various procedures for conducting local government elections and assent (referendum) voting |
| FIREWORKS |
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| Fireworks Sale and Discharge Bylaw No. 4509 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw regulating the sale and use of fireworks |
| FREEDOM OF INFORMATION |
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| Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 4515 |
| A bylaw for the administration of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and its effects on the administration of CVRD records |
| NOISE |
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| Noise Control Bylaw No. 3723 |
| A bylaw to regulate or prohibit the making of certain noises |
| PARKS |
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| Parks Bylaw No. 738 |
| A bylaw establishing regulations regarding park usage |
| PROCEDURE |
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| Board Meeting Procedures Bylaw No. 2889 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw to establish procedures for the proceedings and conduct of Board meetings |
| Committee and Commissions Meeting Procedures Bylaw No. 2922 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw to establish procedures for the proceedings and conduct of Committee and Commission meetings |
| Development Application Procedures Bylaw No.4483 |
| A bylaw to establish development application procedures and fees |
| SMOKING |
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| Clean Indoor Air and Control of Smoking Bylaw No. 1672 |
| A bylaw for the purpose of prohibiting and/or regulating smoking |
| TICKETING |
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| Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3209 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw authorizing Bylaw Enforcement Officers to Issue tickets for bylaw offences |
| TRANSIT |
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| Transit Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1450 (consolidated for convenience) |
| A bylaw to establish a transit service |
| UNSIGHTLY PREMISES |
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| Unsightly Premises, House Numbering and Graffiti Bylaw No. 1341 |
| A bylaw to control House Numbering, Unsightly Premises and Graffiti |