Property maintenance — North Saanich, British Columbia

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

In the District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia, standards: accumulation of filth, discarded materials, rubbish, graffiti, household garbage (unless in covered receptacle); building materials without valid permit; building with missing surface/coating material; unlicensed vehicles parked >72 hours; untended brush, grass, noxious weeds prohibited; enforcement: Removal Order within 14 days; District may remediate at owner's cost recoverable as Special Fees; fine $100-$10,000 per offence. Source: Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1400 (2015), verified 2026-06-08.

Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1400 (2015) adopted bylaw
standards accumulation of filth, discarded materials, rubbish, graffiti, household garbage (unless in covered receptacle); building materials without valid permit; building with missing surface/coating material; unlicensed vehicles parked >72 hours; untended brush, grass, noxious weeds prohibited s. 2, 3
enforcement Removal Order within 14 days; District may remediate at owner's cost recoverable as Special Fees; fine $100-$10,000 per offence s. 7, 11, 12, 15
scout note

Requires property owners to maintain premises free of unsightly conditions, refuse, and hazardous materials.

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