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 prevent and prohibit untidy and unsightly premises within the District of Fort St. James.
A Bylaw to provide for the imposition of a charge against the owner of real property for the use of and connection to the water works system owned and operated by the District of Fort St. James, and to provide for the government, management, terms and conditions under which…
A Bylaw to amend “District of Fort St. James Water Connection and Regulation Bylaw No.808, 2024” to impose new Water Rates for 2026 to 2029.
A Bylaw to establish a reserve fund for wharf facility capital works, extensions or renewals of existing wharf facility works and purchase of machinery and equipment.
A Bylaw of the District of Fort St. James to establish and provide for zoning and other development regulations in order to implement the Official Community Plan.