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Frequently Requested Bylaws

ZONING BYLAW

Zoning Bylaw 4500

NOISE CONTROL BYLAW 1994 NO. 4750

To regulate or prohibit the making or causing of noises or sounds.

BUILDING BYLAW 2016 NO. 7224

A Bylaw to provide for the administration of construction within the City of Nanaimo.

TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS REGULATION BYLAW 1993 NO. 5000

To regulate traffic and the use of highways within the boundaries of the City of Nanaimo.

OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS BYLAW 2018 NO. 7266

To regulate parking within the City of Nanaimo.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND STANDARDS BYLAW 2017 NO. 7242

A Bylaw to authorize property maintenance and standards.

ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY BYLAW 2021 NO. 7316

To include provisions for animal welfare, control, licensing, duties of animal owners, penalties and enforcement),

MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF TREES BYLAW 2013 NO. 7126

To regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to trees

FIREWORKS REGULATION BYLAW 2007 NO. 7049

To regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to firecrackers, fireworks, and explosives.

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REGULATION BYLAW 2011 NO. 7108

To regulate fire protection and life safety and provide emergency services.

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The City has enacted over 6000 Bylaws, as such, only the most commonly used bylaws have been placed on the Internet. Should you require information related to a Bylaw not on the Internet, please contact the Legislative Services Department at legislativeservices.office@nanaimo.ca.

Also, where applicable, all amendments to bylaws have been consolidated into the original bylaw for ease of use.

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