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Index
Bylaws 0-24
- 004 - Tax Exemption Bylaw - A bylaw to exempt certain lands and improvements within the District of Highlands from taxation for the year 1994
- 005 - Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw - A bylaw to establish reserve funds for new works, extensions or renewals of existing works and purchase of machinery and equipment (Amended by Bylaw 13)
- 007 - Officer and Peace Officer Bylaw - A bylaw to designate officer positions for the purposes of Section 310 of the Municipal Act and Section 23 of the Offense Act
- 010 - Tree Management Bylaw - Consolidated version - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to regulate and prohibit the cutting of trees
- 013 - Officer and Peace Officer Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to amend Bylaw 7 being a bylaw to designate officer positions for the purposes of Section 299 of the Municipal Act and Section 23 of the Offense Act (Amends Bylaw 7)
- 015 - Tax Rates Bylaw - A bylaw for the levying of rates for municipal, hospital, regional district, and specified area purposes for the year 1994
- 020 - Hazlitt Creek Road Closure Bylaw - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to close part of Millstream Road
- 024 - Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power Production Prohibition Bylaw - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to prohibit the manufacture, transportation, storage, and distribution of all nuclear weapons and components of nuclear weapons and to prohibit the production of power by means of nuclear fission and the transportation and disposal of the wastes of such production
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Bylaws 25-49
- 028 - Amended Annual Budget Bylaw - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands respecting amendment of the annual budget for the year 1994 (Repeals Bylaw 14)
- 029 - Amended Capital Expenditure Program Bylaw - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands respecting a program to allow for capital expenditures for the period 1994 to 1998, inclusive (Repeals Bylaw 16)
- 030 - Freedom of Information (FOI) - A bylaw for the administration of the freedom of information and protection of privacy act
- 031 - Deposit Soil Prohibition Amendment - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to amend Capital Regional District Bylaw No. 1473, "Deposit of Soil Prohibition Bylaw No. 2, 1986" (Amends Bylaw 1473)
- 032 - West Highlands Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to authorize the borrowing of $250,000 for the acquisition of fire protection equipment for the West Highlands Fire Protection Area
- 033 - East Highlands Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to authorize the borrowing of $150,000 for the acquisition of fire protection equipment for the East Highlands Fire Protection Area
- 034 - Security Issuing Bylaw - A bylaw to authorize the entering into of an agreement respecting financing between the District of Highlands and the Capital Regional District
- 038 - Fire Protection Specified Area Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend Bylaw 2076 "Langford Electoral Area Fire Protection and Emergency Response Local Service Bylaw No. 1, 1993"
- 039 - Eastern Highlands Volunteer Fire Department Property Acquisition Bylaw - A bylaw for the acquisition of property for the purpose of the Highlands Fire Department
- 040 - Highlands Residence for Relative Subdivision Bylaw - A bylaw to establish a minimum size for parcels that may be subdivided under Section 996 of the Municipal Act (Subdivision to Provide Residence for Relative)
- 041 - Fire Protection Specified Area Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2076 "Langford Electoral Area Fire Protection and Emergency Response Local Service Bylaw No. 1, 1993"
- 043 - Annual Budget Bylaw - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands respecting the Annual Budget for the year 1995 (Amended by Bylaw 62)
- 044 - Tax Rates Bylaw - Being a bylaw for the levying of rates for municipal, hospital, regional district, and specified area purposes for the year 1995
- 045 - Capital Expenditure Program Bylaw - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands respecting a program to allow for capital expenditures for the period 1995 to 1999, inclusive (Amended by Bylaw 63)
- 048 - East Highlands Fire Protection Specified Area Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 1537 "Eastern Highlands Fire Protection Specified Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1987" (Amends Bylaw 1537)
- 049 - Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw - Consolidate Version - To establish the issuance of municipal tickets for bylaw infractions (Amended by Bylaws 99, 219, and 321)
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Bylaws 50-74
- 050 - Fork Lake Road Closing Bylaw - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to close part of Fork Lake Road
- 051 - Opinion Referendum Bylaw - A bylaw to provide for a referendum to obtain the opinion of the electors regarding participation in the Juan de Fuca Parks and Recreation Function
- 054 - Tax Due Date Bylaw - A bylaw to establish the due date for property taxes commencing in the year 1996
- 056 - Emergency Measures Bylaw - A bylaw to establish a Municipal Emergency Program
- 058 - Fire Department Equip Replacement Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw - A bylaw authorizing the expenditure of monies in the capital works, machinery, and equipment reserve fund
- 059 - Juan De Fuca Library Building Operating Agreement Authorization Bylaw - A bylaw to Authorize the Execution of the Juan De Fuca Library Building Operating Agreement
- 060 - GVPL Agreement Authorization Bylaw - Authorizes the district to enter into an agreement with the Greater Victoria Public Library Board and other municipalities for the purpose of operating a library
- 062 - Annual Budget Bylaw - Amends the bylaw which declares the annual budget for the district for the year ending December 31, 1995
- 063 - Capital Expenditure Program Amendment Bylaw - Amends the bylaw which declares the Capital Expenditure Program of the district for the years 1995 to 1999
- 067 - Blasting Bylaw - Regulates blasting within the District of Highlands
- 068 - Indemnification Bylaw - Indemnifies district officers, employees, Council members, and volunteers who participate in the delivery of services by the district against claims for damages and legal costs arising out of the performance of their duties
- 070 - Tree Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend "Tree Management Bylaw No. 10, 1994" (Amends Bylaw 10)
- 072 - Building Numbering Bylaw - A bylaw to regulate the assigning, affixing, and displaying of numbers for buildings (Repeals Bylaws 2010, 2093, and 2011)
- 074 - Tax Rates Bylaw - Being a bylaw for the levying of rates for municipal, hospital, regional district, and specified area purposes for the year 1996
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Bylaws 75-99
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Bylaws 100-124
- 100 - Zoning Bylaw - Consolidated Version (Text consolidated to July 18, 2011: includes amendment bylaws 114, 116, 119, 138, 146, 155, 159, 182, 185, 195, 199, 201, 205, 207, 217, 226, 231, 241, 242, 243, 255, 262, 275, 291, 308, 309, 310, 312. 313, 319, 331, 346, and 349) with Map
- 101 - Municipal Office Reserve Fund Establishment - To establish a Capital Works Reserve Fund for the purpose of the construction of a municipal office building
- 102 - Municipal Park Acquisition and Development Reserve Fund Establishment - To establish a Capital Works Reserve Fund for the purpose of municipal park acquisition and development
- 106 - Fire Protection Specified Area Amendment - To amend Bylaw No. 2076 Langford Electoral Area Fire Protection and Emergency Response Local Service Bylaw No. 1, 1993 (Amends Bylaw 2076)
- 107 - Tax Rates - For levying of rates for municipal, hospital, regional district, and specified area purposes for the year 1998
- 108 - Annual Budget Bylaw - Respecting the annual budget for the year 1998
- 109 - Capital Expenditure Program - Respecting a program to allow for capital expenditures for the period 1998 to 2002, inclusive
- 111 - Fire Protection Specified Area Amendment - To amend District of Highlands Fire Specified Area Merger Bylaw No. 86, 1997
- 112 - Annual Budget Amendment - To amend annual budget Bylaw No. 108, 1998
- 113 - Capital Expenditure Program Amendment - To amend the "Capital Expenditure Program Bylaw No. 109, 1998
- 114 - Highlands Zoning Bylaw Amendment - To amend the Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998
- 116 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - To amend the Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (Kingco)
- 117 - Greater Victoria Public Library Agreement Authorization - A bylaw to authorize the execution of the Greater Victoria Public Library Operating Agreement
- 118 - 1999 Provisional Budget Bylaw - A bylaw respecting the provisional budget for the year 1999
- 119 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - To amend the Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (Kingco)
- 120 - Tax Rates Bylaw - To Levying of Rates for 1999
- 121 - Annual Budget Bylaw - Annual Budget Bylaw for the year 1999
- 122 - Capital Expenditure Program - To allow for capital expenditures for the period 1999 to 2003, inclusive
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Bylaws 125-149
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Bylaws 150-174
- 150 - Casino Revenue Sharing Agreement Ratification Bylaw - A bylaw to ratify an agreement providing for the exercise of certain powers of the District jointly with other municipalities
- 151 - Five Year Financial Plan - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands to amend the "Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 141, 2000"
- 152 - Business License - A bylaw To establish an Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme
- 153 - Intermunicipal Business License - A bylaw to enter into an Intermunicipal Business Licence Agreement
- 154 - Subdivision Development Bylaw - Consolidated - Subdivision or development of land Bylaw 2001 - (Repeals Bylaws 19, 23, 26, 93, and 110 and is amended by Bylaws 169 and 334)
- 155 - Zoning Amendment - A bylaw to amend the "Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998" (Bell Thetis Cove Joinery) (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 156 - Revenue Anticipation - A bylaw to provide for the borrowing of money in anticipation of revenue
- 157 - Road Reconstruction - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to authorize the borrowing of $350,000 for the reconstruction of roads
- 159 - Zoning Amendment - A bylaw to amend the "District of Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998" (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 160 - Five Year Financial Plan - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands respecting the Five Year Financial Plan for the years 2001 to 2005
- 161 - Municipal Tax Rates - Being a bylaw for the levying of rates for municipal, hospital, regional district, and specified area purposes for the year 2001
- 162 - CREST Agreement - A bylaw to authorize the entry into a members' agreement with Capital Region Emergency Services Telecommunications (CREST), Incorporated
- 165 - Stag Road Closure - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to close part of the road right of way on Stag Road
- 166 - DOH Fire Protection Specified Area Merger - A bylaw to amend "District of Highlands Fire Specified Area Merger Bylaw No. 86, 1997" (Amends Bylaw 86)
- 167 - Tree Management Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend the "Tree Management Bylaw No. 10, 1994" (Amends Bylaw 10)
- 169 - Subdivision Development Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend the "Subdivision or Development of Land Bylaw No. 154, 2001" (Amends Bylaw 154)
- 170 - Dissolve Parks and Recreation - A bylaw to dissolve the Joint Parks and Recreation Commission and to establish a parks, recreation, and community service (Repeals Bylaw 164)
- 171 - Authorize Parks and Recreation - A bylaw to authorize agreements in respect of the parks, recreation, and community service
- 172 - Five Year Financial Plan Amendment - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands to Amend the "Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 160, 2001" (Amends Bylaw 160)
- 173 - Close Stag Road - A bylaw of the District of Highlands to close part of the road right of way on Stag Road
- 174 - Revenue Anticipation - A Bylaw to Provide for the Borrowing of Money in Anticipation of Revenue
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Bylaws 175-199
- 175 - Parks Reserve Fund Expenditure (Eagles Lake) - A bylaw authorizing the expenditure of monies in the Parks Reserve Fund
- 178 - Five Year Financial Plan - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands respecting the Five Year Financial Plan for the years 2002 to 2006 (Amended by Bylaw 187)
- 179 - Tax Rates - Being a bylaw for the levying of rates for municipal, hospital, regional district, and specified area purposes for the year 2002
- 180 - Borrowing - A bylaw to provide for the borrowing of money in anticipation of revenue
- 181 - Firearms Bow Hunting - A bylaw to amend the "District of Highlands Firearms and Bow Hunting bylaw No. 145, 2000"
- 182 - Zoning Amendment - A bylaw to amend the "Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998"(McMinn) (Amends Bylaw 100
- 184 - West Shore Parks Recreation Society Members Agreement - A bylaw to authorize an amendment to the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Members' Agreement
- 185 - Zoning Amendment - A bylaw to amend the "Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998" (Kingco) (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 186 - West Shore Arena Loan Authorization Bylaw - A bylaw to authorize borrowing for the purpose of jointly constructing and arena with parking
- 187 - Five Year Financial Plan - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands to amend the "Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 178, 2002" (Amends Bylaw 178)
- 188 - Centra Gas Franchise Agreement - A bylaw to authorize the execution of a franchise agreement with Centra Gas
- 189 - Land Use Application Fees Amendment - A bylaw to amend the "Land Use application fees bylaw No. 95, 1997" (Amends Bylaw 95)
- 190 - Land Use Application Fees Amendment (remove subdivision fees) - A bylaw to amend the "Land Use Application Fees Bylaw No. 95, 1997" (Amends Bylaw 95)
- 191 - Parks Reserve Fund Expenditure - A bylaw authorizing the expenditure of monies in the Parks Reserve Fund
- 192 - Building Regulation Bylaw - A bylaw to regulate the construction of buildings (Repeals Bylaw 72 and all amendments)
- 193 - Interim Borrowing Bylaw (Arena) - A bylaw authorizing the temporary borrowing of $571,021 pending the sale of debentures
- 195 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Kingco) - Schedule A - Schedule A to Bylaw No. 195 Section 6.13 Rural Residential 13 (RR13) Zone (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 197 - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2003) - A bylaw to provide for the borrowing of money in anticipation of revenue
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Bylaws 200-224
- 200 - Development Permit Delegation Bylaw - A bylaw to delegate the council's powers in respect to development permits (Amended by Bylaw 335)
- 201 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Floor area Highlands Estates) - A bylaw to amend the "Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998"
- 202 - Five Year Financial Plan (2003) - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands respecting the Five Year Financial Plan for the years 2003 to 2007
- 203 - Tax Rates 2003 - Being a bylaw for the levying of rates for municipal, hospital, regional district, and specified area purposes for the year 2003
- 209 - Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw - Consolidated Version - A bylaw for establishment of an Advisory Planning Commission (Amended by Bylaw 260)
- 210 - Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw - Being a bylaw of the District of Highlands to amend the "Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 202, 2003"
- 215 - Parks Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw - A bylaw authorizing the expenditure of monies in the Parks Reserve Fund
- 217 - Zoning Amendment Bylaw - RZ03-97 A bylaw to amend Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998
- 218 - Highlands Floodplain Repealing Bylaw - A bylaw to repeal Highlands floodplain Bylaw No. 103, 1998
- 219 - Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 49, 1996
- 220 - Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw - Bylaw to amend the "Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 202, 2003"
- 221 - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw - A bylaw to provide for the borrowing of money in anticipation of revenue
- 222 - Fire Protection Specified Area Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to amend "Fire Specified Area Merger Bylaw No. 86, 1997”
- 223 - Land Sales Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw - Land Sales Reserve Fund establishment bylaw
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Bylaws 225-249
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Bylaws 250-274
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Bylaws 275-299
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Bylaws 300-324
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Bylaws 325-349
- 325 - Highlands Official Community Plan Amendment - Regional Context Statement (Amends Bylaw 277)
- 326 - West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Fees and Charges - A bylaw to establish fees and charges for the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society from September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011 (Repeals Bylaw 318)
- 328 - Five Year Financial Plan - Years 2011 to 2015
- 329 - Tax Rate Bylaw 2011 - A bylaw to establish the District of Highlands tax rate for 2011
- 330 - Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment - Amenity 1 (Amends Schedule "A" of Bylaw 277)
- 331 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - Amenity 1 Zone - A bylaw to establish an Amenity 1 Zone (743 Finlayson Arm Road and South half Section 14 - Community Hall/Centre) (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 332 - West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Fees and Charges Bylaw - A bylaw to provide for fees and charges payable for services and facilities to the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society (Repeals Bylaw 326)
- 333 - Fees and Charges Bylaw - A bylaw to establish miscellaneous fees and charges (Repeals Bylaw 245)
- 334 - Subdivision or Development of Land Bylaw Amendment - A bylaw to establish CRD Water Standards and Industrial Road Standard (Amends Bylaw 154)
- 335 - Delegation Amendment Bylaw - Soil permits, which include a DP must be approved by Council (Amends Bylaw 200)
- 336 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - Amends Schedule A of Bylaw No. 100 to designate a portion of 1786 Millstream Road as a Public 2 (P2) Zone (Amends Schedule A of Bylaw 100)
- 337 - District of Highlands Eagles Lake Park Management, Control, and Use Bylaw - A bylaw for the use, management and control of Eagles Lake Park
- 338 - District of Highland Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw Amendment - To include Schedule 16 - Eagles Lake Park Use, Management, and Control Bylaw (Amends Bylaw 49)
- 339 - Five Year Financial Plan - Years 2012 to 2016
- 340 - Tax Rate Bylaw 2012 - A bylaw to establish the District of Highlands tax rate for 2012
- 341 - Soil Deposit and Removal Regulation and Fees Bylaw - A bylaw to regulate the removal and deposit of soil from lands within the District of Highlands (Repeals CRD Bylaws 1472 and 1473)
- 342 - West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Fees and Charges - A bylaw to establish fees and charges for the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society from September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011 (Repeals Bylaw 326)
- 343 - Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment - Amenity 3 (1150 Bear Mountain Parkway) (Amends Schedule "A" of Bylaw 277)
- 344 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to establish a Comprehensive Development 2 Zone (CD2), (1150 Bear Mountain Parkway) (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 345 - Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment - Amenity 2 (Lot C, Section 74) (Amends Schedule "A" of Bylaw 277)
- 346 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - Amenity 1 Zone - A bylaw to establish an Amenity 2 Zone (Lot C, Section 74) (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 347 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - 1931 Millstream Road - A bylaw that amends certain provisions of the Rural 3D Zone (Amends Bylaw 100)
- 348 - Highlands Roads and Traffic Amendment Bylaw - A bylaw to add York Ridge to Appendix A of Bylaw No. 300, A Bylaw to Regulate Roads and Traffic (Amends Bylaw 300)
- 349 - Highlands Zoning Amendment Bylaw - 1289 Millstream Road (Amends Bylaw 100)
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Bylaws 350-374
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