What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Village of Empress, Alberta, standards: Owners shall not allow Unsightly Property, including failure to cut grass, repair buildings, accumulation of materials, derelict vehicles, rubbish, hazardous excavations, pests, or visible graffiti.; enforcement: Officer may issue warning notice or Enforcement Order requiring remediation; non-compliance is an offence liable to fines up to $10,000.00 and 12 months imprisonment.. Source: Community Standards Bylaw 2025 12, verified 2026-06-08.
Community Standards Bylaw 2025 12
adopted bylaw
standards
Owners shall not allow Unsightly Property, including failure to cut grass, repair buildings, accumulation of materials, derelict vehicles, rubbish, hazardous excavations, pests, or visible graffiti.
s. 2.01(r); s. 3.01
enforcement
Officer may issue warning notice or Enforcement Order requiring remediation; non-compliance is an offence liable to fines up to $10,000.00 and 12 months imprisonment.
s. 5.02; s. 5.03; s. 12.01
scout note
Establishes community standards for property maintenance and unsightly premises in the Village of Empress.