Administration

Bylaws

The City of Port Alberni has adopted over 4,700 bylaws. Bylaws are required for significant decisions and commitments made by City Council including the establishment of the financial plan, borrowing, regulations and land use controls. A bylaw requires a series of resolutions (readings) by Council which are made over at least two Council meetings on separate days. In certain circumstances bylaws may require public hearings (matters of zoning and the community plan), approvals by provincial ministries, or a 2/3 majority of Council. Provincial legislation including the Community Charter and Local Government Act prescribe the specific requirements for the adoption of bylaws.

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The online versions of bylaws are provided for convenience only and do not represent the official versions of the bylaw. All official copies of the City’s bylaws including supporting documentation are available for inspection at the City Clerk's office. We are more than willing to provide copies of the bylaws at a nominal cost.

The City of Port Alberni will in no event be liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of the online copies of bylaws.

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Bylaws Listed in Alphabetical Order

Number	Year	Title/Description
4812	2013	5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw A Bylaw to adopt the 5 year financial plan for the City of Port Alberni for the years 2013 - 2017 inclusive.
4738	2009	Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw A Bylaw to establish the Advisory Planning Commission to advise Council on all matters respecting land use and community planning.
4593	2006	Animal Control and Pound Bylaw - Consolidated A Bylaw to regulate the keeping of dogs and cats and other animals in the City of Port Alberni.
4577	2005	Building Bylaw A Bylaw to provide for the administration and enforcement of the British Columbia Building Code within the City of Port Alberni.
4802	2012	Solid-Fuel Burning Appliance Emissions Bylaw A Bylaw to regulate emissions from solid-fuel burning appliances such as wood stoves.
4543	2003	Business Licence Bylaw - Consolidated A Bylaw to authorize the issuance of business licences and to regulate businesses within the boundaries of the City of Port Alberni.
4547	2004	Council Procedures Bylaw - Consolidated A Bylaw to establish the general procedures to be followed by Council in conducting their business.
4628 4743	2010	Council Remuneration Bylaw A bylaw of the City of Port Alberni that provides remuneration and reimbursement of expenses to members of Council.
4713	2009	Development Cost Charges Bylaw A Bylaw to impose the City's Development Cost Charges.
4589	2005	Election Bylaw The provisions of this Bylaw apply to general local elections and other voting.
4264	1995	Emergency Response Plan Bylaw A Bylaw to develop and implement plans for emergencies and disasters in the City of Port Alberni and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.
4665	2007	Fees and Charges Bylaw - Consolidated A Bylaw that lists fees and charges for the City of Port Alberni.
3599 4457 4638 4697	1981 2000 2006 2008	Fire Regulation Bylaw + Amendments A Bylaw for fire protection and control within the City of Port Alberni including regulations for outdoor burning.
4288	1996	Floodplain Bylaw A Bylaw to designate land as floodplain and regulate the development of land that is subject to flooding.
4687 4707	2008	Heritage Commission Bylaw A Bylaw to set out the method of appointment of membership to the Commission; together with the composition, duties and procedures.
4718	2009	Noise Control Bylaw - Consolidated A Bylaw to regulate noise, nuisance and disturbances.
4784 4809	2012	Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw A Bylaw to exempt certain properties from municipal property taxation pursuant to the Community Charter.
4712	2009	Property Maintenance Bylaw A Bylaw to regulate the maintenance of real property and related matters.
4801	2012	Recreation Facilities Fees and Charges Bylaw A Bylaw that lists fees and charges for the Recreation facilities.
3224 3658 4054 4773 4814	1974 1993 2011 2013	Sewer Connection and Regulation Bylaw (Sewer Rates) + Amendements A Bylaw to regulate the extension of and connections to the sanitary sewer system of the Municipality; to impose sewer connection fees, user rates and rentals for use of said sewers and to establish fees, rules and regulations for the disposal of industrial waste into the municipal sewerage system.
4578	2007	Sign Bylaw - Consolidated A Bylaw to regulate signs.
4790	2011	Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw (Garbage) A Bylaw to establish and provide for the operation of a service comprising the collection, removal, storage and disposal of waste material and to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to the service.
4816	2013	Tax Rates Bylaw A Bylaw to impose taxation rates for the City of Port Alberni.
4670	2008	Traffic Regulation Bylaw (includes Snow Removal) A Bylaw for the regulation of streets and traffic within the City of Port Alberni.