Property maintenance — Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, standards: Prohibited: discarded materials/rubbish/derelict vehicles, overgrown grass (>15 cm), dilapidated structures, noxious weeds, graffiti, stagnant water, unsightly accumulations on property.; enforcement: Bylaw Enforcement Officer issues compliance order; city may enter and remediate at owner's cost; unpaid costs recoverable as debt or property taxes in arrears.. Source: Property Standards and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Property Standards and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw
adopted bylaw
Bylaw Enforcement Officer issues compliance order; city may enter and remediate at owner's cost; unpaid costs recoverable as debt or property taxes in arrears.
s. 8.1, s. 8.2, s. 8.4
scout note
Sets minimum property maintenance standards and provides for abatement of nuisances and unsightly premises.