Bylaws and Policies
Copies of the bylaws are available at the Village Office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. If you have any questions, please contact the Village Office.
Fees and Charges Bylaw
Control of Nuisance Noise Bylaw
A Bylaw to provide for the control of nuisance noise within the Village of Burns Lake.
Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw
A bylaw to regulate and require the provision of works and services in connection with the subdivision and development of land.
2023 Tax Rate Bylaw
Levy rates for municipal, regional district and regional hospital district for 2023.
Growing Communities Capital Reserve Fund Establishment
A bylaw to establish a reserve fund for the Growing Community Grant proceeds.
2023 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw
A bylaw to adopt the 2023-2027 Financial Plan
Business Licence Bylaw
A bylaw to provide for licensing of businesses within the boundaries of the Village of Burns Lake.
Election and Voting Bylaw
A bylaw of the procedures to conduct a local government election and other voting.
Heritage Procedures Bylaw
A bylaw to establish application procedures in respect of bylaws and permits under Part 27 (Heritage Conservation) of the Local Government Act.
Dog and Animal Control Bylaw
A bylaw for regulating, licensing, and control of dogs and other animals within the Village of Burns Lake.
Council Remuneration Bylaw
A bylaw to provide guidelines for mayor and councillor remuneration.
Council Remuneration Bylaw
Remuneration to the Mayor and Council.
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw
A bylaw to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund.
Bylaw Notice Enforcement
Establishment of the bylaw notice and establishment of a system for doing so in accordance with the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, SBC 2003, c. 60
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Expenditure Bylaw
Permissive Tax Exemption 2020-2025
Permissive Tax Exemption 2020-2025
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Expenditure Bylaw
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund Expenditure
Council for the Village of Burns Lake deems it desirable to expend the sum of $ 400,000 from the Reserve Fund to facilitate certain capital projects.
Fire Protection Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw
FIRE PROTECTION CAPITAL RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURE BYLAW NO. 1018, 2020 A Bylaw to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Fire Protection Capital Reserve Fund
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund Expenditure
Council for the Village of Burns Lake deems it desirable to expend the sum of $ 240,000 from the Reserve Fund to facilitate the construction of certain capital projects
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund Expenditure
Council for the Village of Burns Lake deems it desirable to expend the sum of $ 30,000 from the Reserve Fund to facilitate the planning of certain capital projects.
Open Air Burning Bylaw
A bylaw to provide for the regulation of open air burning.
Fire Protection Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw
The sum of $ 283,661 is hereby appropriated from the Reserve Fund for the following purchases in the approved 2019-2023 Financial Plan: Rescue Truck (total cost $350,000) $ 270,000 Gear Racks $ 13,661 The…
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund Expenditure
The sum of $ 750,000 is hereby appropriated from the Reserve Fund for the following projects in the approved 2019-2023 Financial Plan: Paved road re-surfacing (total project $800,000) $ 400,000 Design and construction of a…
Fire Protection Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw
A Bylaw to establish a reserve fund for Fire Protection Capital Expenditures There shall be and is hereby established a reserve fund, under the provisions of section 188 of the Community Charter, to be known…
Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund Establishment
There shall be and is hereby established a reserve fund, under the provisions of section 188 of the Community Charter, to be known as the “Northern Capital and Planning Grant Reserve Fund.
Development Approval and Notification Bylaw
A bylaw to establish development approval and notification procedures. A Bylaw of The Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake (hereinafter called “the Village”) to establish procedures to amend an Official Community Plan or…
Official Community Plan
Building Permit Bylaw
VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE BUILDING BYLAW NO. 943, 2013 A bylaw to provide for the regulation of building and the requirement for a building permit as a condition precedent to building within the building regulation…
Cemetery Bylaw
A bylaw to operate and maintain the Village of Burns Lake Municipal Cemetery.
Sign Regulation Bylaw
To regulate the use, construction and installation of signs within the Village of Burns Lake.
Zoning Bylaw
Zoning Bylaw
Zoning bylaw for the Village of Burns Lake
Airport Weather Station Bylaw
Establishment of an automated weather station at Baker Airport (Burns Lake Municipal Airport).
Bylaws
Bylaws are municipal legislation used to protect the welfare, safety, and health of the residents of the Village of Burns Lake, as well as to promote community standards. General bylaw enforcement issues are processed through the Director of Protective Services. Please contact the Director if you have an issue.
Policies
A Policy Manual provides direction to staff and Council on a variety of issues and helps maintain consistency and fairness in municipal operations. For a complete copy of the Policy Manual please contact the Village Office.
Bylaw and Policy Library
Current Fees and Charges Bylaw No 1036 takes precedent over fees listed in individual bylaws.
