Bylaws & Policies

The District enforces bylaws on a complaint basis. To report a bylaw violation, please contact the District Office or complete a Comments and Complaints Form.

Policies

Policies inform decision-making and set out processes that help the municipality run smoothly and consistently.

Bylaws

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1100, 2025

A Bylaw of the District of Fort St. James to adopt an Official Community Plan.
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Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1070, 2023

A bylaw to provide for permissive tax exemptions for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tax years.
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Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1108, 2026

A Bylaw to authorize the exemption of certain lands, improvements or both from taxation for the years 2027, 2028, and 2029.
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PNG Franchise Agreement Bylaw No. 978, 2017

A bylaw to authorize the District of Fort St. James to enter into a franchise agreement with Pacific Northern Gas Ltd.
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Public Works Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Establishment By-law No. 314, 1980

A By-law to establish a reserve fund for the purchase of machinery and equipment for the Public Works Department.
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