Property maintenance — Princeton, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Princeton, British Columbia, standards: prohibited: refuse/rubbish accumulation; derelict vehicles not screened; grass/weeds >30 cm; noxious weeds; stagnant water; graffiti; unsightly fence; excess building material; dilapidated structures; hazard trees; enforcement: Compliance Warning then Compliance Order; Town may conduct remedial work at owner's expense if non-compliant; costs recoverable as property taxes if unpaid by Dec 31. Source: Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1059, 2026, verified 2026-06-08.
prohibited: refuse/rubbish accumulation; derelict vehicles not screened; grass/weeds >30 cm; noxious weeds; stagnant water; graffiti; unsightly fence; excess building material; dilapidated structures; hazard trees
s.4.1, s.4.2
enforcement
Compliance Warning then Compliance Order; Town may conduct remedial work at owner's expense if non-compliant; costs recoverable as property taxes if unpaid by Dec 31
s.6.1, s.6.3, s.8.4
scout note
Sets minimum standards for property and building maintenance across the Town of Princeton to prevent unsightly or hazardous conditions.