Property maintenance — North Vancouver, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, standards: No accumulation of filth, rubbish, derelict vehicles, building materials, unlicensed/inoperable vehicles, or shipping containers in residential zones; property must not become unsightly; grass must not exceed 30 cm; enforcement: Bylaw Enforcement Officer issues Order to Comply (14-day remedy period); on default, municipality enters property and performs work at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes. Source: Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 7325, verified 2026-06-08.
Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 7325
adopted bylaw
standards
No accumulation of filth, rubbish, derelict vehicles, building materials, unlicensed/inoperable vehicles, or shipping containers in residential zones; property must not become unsightly; grass must not exceed 30 cm
s. 5; s. 6(a); s. 6(e); s. 6(f); s. 6(g); s. 8(d)
enforcement
Bylaw Enforcement Officer issues Order to Comply (14-day remedy period); on default, municipality enters property and performs work at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes
s. 12; s. 18
scout note
Prevents, abates, and prohibits nuisances including unsightly property, rubbish accumulation, and outdoor light visibility within the District.