Sets minimum community standards for property maintenance, prohibiting unsightly premises, nuisances, and safety hazards.
Property maintenance — Lacombe County, Alberta
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipal District of Lacombe County, Alberta, standards: Grass exceeding 10 cm in height on lands or boulevards. Trees or shrubs overhanging highways interfering with use, sight lines, visibility, or access.; enforcement: Enforcement Order pursuant to Municipal Government Act. Fine upon summary conviction per Schedule "A". Violation Tag or Violation Ticket may be issued.. Source: Mowing of grass and trimming of trees on private property Bylaw 1099/09, verified 2026-06-08.
| standards | Grass exceeding 10 cm in height on lands or boulevards. Trees or shrubs overhanging highways interfering with use, sight lines, visibility, or access. | s. 3.1, s. 3.2, s. 4.1 |
| enforcement | Enforcement Order pursuant to Municipal Government Act. Fine upon summary conviction per Schedule "A". Violation Tag or Violation Ticket may be issued. | s. 5.1, s. 5.2, Schedule "A", s. 6.1, s. 7.1 |
scout note
Requires property owners to maintain grass and tree trimming on private property to prevent overgrowth and unsightly conditions.