Property maintenance — Duchess, Alberta

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

In the Village of Duchess, Alberta, standards: Premises shall not be untidy or unsightly, including accumulations of material, garbage, weeds over six (6) inches, toxic fluids, visible appliances, building materials, or graffiti.; enforcement: Designated Officer may issue Order to improve appearance within seven (7) days; Village may cleanup and collect costs if non-compliant; penalties apply.. Source: Unsightly Property Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.

Unsightly Property Bylaw adopted bylaw
standards Premises shall not be untidy or unsightly, including accumulations of material, garbage, weeds over six (6) inches, toxic fluids, visible appliances, building materials, or graffiti. s. 4, s. 5, s. 6, s. 8, s. 13, s. 16, s. 36
enforcement Designated Officer may issue Order to improve appearance within seven (7) days; Village may cleanup and collect costs if non-compliant; penalties apply. s. 44, s. 45, s. 49
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Regulates unsightly, untidy, or hazardous property conditions within Duchess (Bylaw 515-23).

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