Bylaws & Policies

The District enforces bylaws on a complaint system. Complaints must be submitted in writing on the appropriate form either in person, through mail, or electronically to be considered valid. To report a bylaw violation, please contact the District Office or complete a Comments and Complaints Form.

If you have any questions regarding the District's Policies or Bylaws contact the Corporate Officer at corporate@fortstjames.ca or by phone at (250)-996-8233.

Policies

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

Bylaws

A Bylaw to amend “District of Fort St. James Sewer Connection and Regulation Bylaw No.835, 2006” to impose new Sewer Rates for 2026 to 2029.
A By-law to establish a reserve fund for capital expenditures and repayment of capital debt for the Sewer Utility Fund.
A Bylaw to amend "Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 1080, 2025".
A Bylaw of the District of Fort St. James to regulate the placement, maintenance, and enforcement of signs.
A bylaw to regulate single use plastics in Fort St. James.