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The contents of these bylaws are produced and/or consolidated for convenience only.  This is not a complete list of all bylaws for the Town of Sidney.  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the material, the Town cannot guarantee its legal accuracy and does not accept responsibility for loss or inconvenience suffered by users as a result of inaccuracies.  Bylaws included on this website may not reflect recent revisions.  Up to date copies of bylaws are available for purchase or review at the Town Hall.

For information about Bylaw Enforcement, please visit the Town's Bylaw Enforcement page.

Bylaw Contact Information
Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw No. 2181
A bylaw to establish an Advisory Planning Commission.

Development Services
250-656-1725

Animal Licence & Control Bylaw No. 1965
A bylaw to regulate the keeping of animals, regulate animal nuisances, licence dogs and provide for animal pounds.

Development Services (for information about the bylaw):
250-656-1725

CRD Animal Control (for animal control):
250-478-0624

Board of Variance Bylaw No. 2014
A bylaw to constitute a Board of Variance.

Development Services:
250-656-1725

Building Regulations Bylaw No. 2016
A bylaw to regulate building construction and other matters relating to buildings and structures.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 2230 - Schedule A (Map)
A bylaw to establish a Business Improvement Area in the Town of Sidney.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Business Licence Bylaw No. 2119
A bylaw respecting licences and regulations for carrying on businesses in the Town of Sidney and for fixing fees for such licences.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2239
A bylaw to designate which bylaws may be enforced by means of a form of ticket, and to designate enforcement officers for the purpose of enforcing bylaws by means of a prescribed form of ticket.  

Engineering: 
250-656-4502

Cannabis and Liquor Licensing Fee Bylaw No. 2175
A bylaw to establish fees to recover costs associated with the assessment of cannabis and liquor license applications.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Collection and Disposal of Refuse Bylaw No. 2053
A bylaw relating to the collection and disposal of refuse.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 2249
A bylaw to regulate the conduct for elected officials.

Administration:
250-656-1139

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2208
A bylaw to govern meetings of Council and Committees of Council of the Town of Sidney.

Administration:
250-656-1139

Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 2154
A bylaw to authorize payment of remuneration to the Mayor and Councillors.

Administration:
250-656-1139

Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1440
A bylaw to impose development cost charges.

Development Services: 250-656-1725
Election Procedure Bylaw
A bylaw to provide for automated voting and the determination of various procedures for the conduct of local government elections and other voting.

Administration:
250-656-1139

Emergency Program Bylaw No. 2237
A bylaw to establish an Emergency Program within the Town. 

Fire Department:
250-656-2121

Fire Department Service Level Establishment and Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 2087
A bylaw to provide for service level establishment and fire regulation.

Fire Department:
250-656-2121

Fireworks Bylaw No. 1924
A bylaw to regulate fireworks.

Fire Department:
250-656-2121

Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2026
A bylaw for the administration of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Administration:
250-656-1139

Horsedrawn Sightseeing Vehicle Regulations Bylaw No. 1116
A bylaw to regulate the operating of a horse and carriage tour operation within the Town of Sidney.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Impounding Bylaw No. 1960
A bylaw to authorize the impounding of vehicles and chattels unlawfully occupying the streets of the Town of Sidney.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2167
A bylaw to establish a scheme for inter-community licencing and regulation of trades, occupations and businesses.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Land Use Procedures Bylaw No. 1380
A bylaw to establish application procedures for amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw or the Land Use Bylaw and the issue of a permit under Part 26 of the Local Government Act.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Miscellaneous Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1711
A bylaw to establish miscellaneous fees and charges.

Finance:
250-656-1184

Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2180
A bylaw to provide for the enforcement of bylaws by Municipal Ticket Information.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Noise Bylaw No. 1689
A bylaw to regulate noise within the Town of Sidney.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Nuisance Bylaw No. 1942
A bylaw to regulate, prohibit or impose requirements respecting nuisances, noxious or offensive trades, and health and safety.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw No. 2140
A bylaw to regulate off-street parking and loading.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2240 - Schedule B
A bylaw to adopt an Official Community Plan (OCP) pursuant to Part 14 of the Local Government Act.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Parks Bylaw No. 1688
A bylaw to establish rules and regulations governing the use of public parks, including boulevards and beaches.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Security Alarm Bylaw No. 1241
A bylaw to regulate the use and possession of security alarm systems in the Town of Sidney.

Development Services: 250-656-1725
Service Connection Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2158
A bylaw to impose water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer connection charges.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Sidewalk Café Regulations and Licensing Bylaw No. 2177
A bylaw to authorize the placement of temporary fixtures on sidewalks within the Town of Sidney.

Development Services: 250-656-1725

Sign Bylaw No. 2058-Map
A bylaw to regulate the construction and maintenance of signs.

Development Services:
250-656-1725

Single Use Plastics Bylaw No. 2231
A bylaw to regulate the distribution of single use plastics and foam containers.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Streets & Traffic Bylaw No. 1966
A bylaw to provide for general street regulations and for the regulation of vehicular traffic on the streets of the Town of Sidney.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Subdivision Bylaw No. 1390Schedules
A bylaw to regulate the subdivision and development of land, and to establish a standard of services to be provided upon the subdivision and development of land.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Tree Preservation Bylaw No. 2138
A bylaw to exercise certain powers to preserve and protect trees within the Town of Sidney, to regulate their cutting down and removal, and to require their replacement.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 2100
A bylaw to regulate the maintenance of real property and to prohibit unsightly property within the limits of the Town of Sidney.

Development Services: 250-656-1725
Watercourse & Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 1318 - Schedule B
A bylaw for the regulation and protection of natural water courses, ditches and drains.

Engineering:
250-656-4502

Zoning Bylaw No. 2015 - Map
A bylaw to adopt a Zoning Bylaw for the Town of Sidney pursuant to Part 26 of the Local Government Act.

Development Services: 250-656-1725