Property maintenance — Salmon Arm, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, standards: Owners shall not permit property to become unsightly or accumulate rubbish, graffiti, noxious matter, or overgrown vegetation, including dilapidated fences, vehicles, weeds, or lawn over 20.32 centimeters.; enforcement: Authorized Person may issue notice to remedy. District may effect compliance at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to taxes. Violation is an offence liable to penalty.. Source: Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No 3137, verified 2026-06-08.
Property Maintenance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No 3137
adopted bylaw
standards
Owners shall not permit property to become unsightly or accumulate rubbish, graffiti, noxious matter, or overgrown vegetation, including dilapidated fences, vehicles, weeds, or lawn over 20.32 centimeters.
s. 3; s. 3.1; s. 4
enforcement
Authorized Person may issue notice to remedy. District may effect compliance at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to taxes. Violation is an offence liable to penalty.
s. 6; s. 7(a)-(b); s. 9.1
scout note
Requires property owners in Salmon Arm to maintain premises to minimum standards; prohibits unsightly accumulations of garbage and debris.