Property maintenance — North Cowichan, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, standards: Noise, vibration, odour, dust, illumination; smoke/fumes; refuse/garbage; water accumulation; unsanitary conditions; overgrown grass/weeds/trees; graffiti; noxious or offensive business activity; hazardous conditions; enforcement: Weeds/Graffiti/Litter Order (5 business days to comply) or Clean Up Order (30 days to comply); District may enter and do work at owner's cost plus 15% admin fee; costs recoverable as property taxes if unpaid by Dec 31. Source: Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw
adopted bylaw
standards
Noise, vibration, odour, dust, illumination; smoke/fumes; refuse/garbage; water accumulation; unsanitary conditions; overgrown grass/weeds/trees; graffiti; noxious or offensive business activity; hazardous conditions
s. 3.1 (definition of NUISANCE); Part 4 (s. 4.4 Hazardous Conditions)
enforcement
Weeds/Graffiti/Litter Order (5 business days to comply) or Clean Up Order (30 days to comply); District may enter and do work at owner's cost plus 15% admin fee; costs recoverable as property taxes if unpaid by Dec 31
s. 5.3; s. 5.7; s. 5.11
scout note
Regulates abatement of nuisances on properties and recovery of associated costs from property owners.