What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, standards: Yards must be free of filth, discarded materials, derelict vehicles, litter, trash, rubbish that is unsightly or creates health/accident hazard; buildings maintained structurally sound, weather-tight, pest-free.; enforcement: Inspector issues order to Owner; on failure to comply, Council may carry out work at Owner's expense, recovered as debt; unpaid costs added to property taxes in arrears.. Source: Maintenance of Property Bylaw No. 3058, verified 2026-06-08.
Maintenance of Property Bylaw No. 3058
adopted bylaw
standards
Yards must be free of filth, discarded materials, derelict vehicles, litter, trash, rubbish that is unsightly or creates health/accident hazard; buildings maintained structurally sound, weather-tight, pest-free.
s. 41(1)
enforcement
Inspector issues order to Owner; on failure to comply, Council may carry out work at Owner's expense, recovered as debt; unpaid costs added to property taxes in arrears.
s. 18(1)
scout note
Governs property maintenance standards and unsightly premises in the City of Duncan.