Property maintenance — Medicine Hat, Alberta

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

In the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, standards: Property must not be unsightly (detrimental due to condition, e.g., weeds, garbage, disrepair). Structures must be kept in Reasonable State of Repair.; enforcement: City may issue Order. City may take actions to deal with condition and collect unpaid costs/expenses incurred.. Source: Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 3117 (amended by No. 4735), verified 2026-06-08.

Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 3117 (amended by No. 4735) adopted bylaw
standards Property must not be unsightly (detrimental due to condition, e.g., weeds, garbage, disrepair). Structures must be kept in Reasonable State of Repair. s. 3(1), s. 3(2), s. 4(1)
enforcement City may issue Order. City may take actions to deal with condition and collect unpaid costs/expenses incurred. s. 6, s. 7
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Promotes property maintenance standards and addresses unsightly conditions within the City of Medicine Hat; last amended May 6, 2024.

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