What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Wainwright, Alberta, standards: Property must not be a nuisance or unsightly condition, including failure to cut grass, accumulation of dilapidated vehicles or rubbish, significant physical deterioration, or serious disregard for maintenance.; enforcement: Peace officer may order remedy; Town may abate prohibition at owner's expense; contravention is an offence liable for penalty per Schedule A.. Source: Unsightly Premises, Nuisance, Noise, Loitering, Panhandling and Public Disturbance Bylaw; Bylaw 2022-06, verified 2026-06-08.
Unsightly Premises, Nuisance, Noise, Loitering, Panhandling and Public Disturbance Bylaw; Bylaw 2022-06
adopted bylaw
standards
Property must not be a nuisance or unsightly condition, including failure to cut grass, accumulation of dilapidated vehicles or rubbish, significant physical deterioration, or serious disregard for maintenance.
s. 2.1; s. 1.3
enforcement
Peace officer may order remedy; Town may abate prohibition at owner's expense; contravention is an offence liable for penalty per Schedule A.
s. 3.2; s. 4.1
scout note
Regulates unsightly premises, public nuisance, noise, loitering, panhandling, and public disturbance in the Town of Wainwright; supersedes older noise bylaw.