Property maintenance — New Westminster, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, standards: No untidy/unsightly property; no rubbish accumulation; no brush/noxious weeds/wild grass; no graffiti on walls, fences, structures, buildings adjacent to streets or public places; enforcement: Written notice to comply within 10 days; City may enter and remove offending material at defaulting person's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes in arrears. Source: Bylaw No. 5969, 1991, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw No. 5969, 1991
adopted bylaw
standards
No untidy/unsightly property; no rubbish accumulation; no brush/noxious weeds/wild grass; no graffiti on walls, fences, structures, buildings adjacent to streets or public places
s. 3, s. 4, s. 5, s. 7(a), s. 8
enforcement
Written notice to comply within 10 days; City may enter and remove offending material at defaulting person's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes in arrears
s. 9, s. 11
scout note
Municipal bylaw (premises-related per filename); sets standards or conditions for specific premises within the City.
Nuisance Bylaw No. 6478, 1998
adopted bylaw
Prohibits nuisance conditions on properties including unsightly premises, noxious weeds, and property disorder.