Property maintenance — Ladysmith, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, standards: Prohibits allowing Real Property to become or remain Unsightly (filth, junk, Refuse, Graffiti) or have unkempt weeds likely to spread or be Unsightly.; enforcement: Council may issue written order; if non-compliant within 14 days, Town cleans up at defaulting person's expense; costs recoverable as debt or taxes; fine not more than $10,000.00 and not less than $200.. Source: 1970 Property Maintenance Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
1970 Property Maintenance Bylaw
adopted bylaw
standards
Prohibits allowing Real Property to become or remain Unsightly (filth, junk, Refuse, Graffiti) or have unkempt weeds likely to spread or be Unsightly.
s. 3.1(c), s. 4.1, s. 1.1(g)
enforcement
Council may issue written order; if non-compliant within 14 days, Town cleans up at defaulting person's expense; costs recoverable as debt or taxes; fine not more than $10,000.00 and not less than $200.
s. 7.1, s. 7.2, s. 7.3, s. 8.1
scout note
Sets minimum property maintenance standards and addresses unsightly, untidy, or unsafe premises in Ladysmith.