Property maintenance — shíshálh Nation, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the First Nations Government District of shíshálh Nation, British Columbia, standards: Accumulation of rubbish, unlicensed/inoperable vehicles or boats, broken fencing, dilapidated buildings, noxious weeds, overgrown/dead landscaping, graffiti, grass over 15 cm; enforcement: Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue written order (30 days or 7 days if nuisance); District may enter and do remediation work at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes. Source: Unsightly Premises #2010-03, verified 2026-06-08.
Unsightly Premises #2010-03
adopted bylaw
standards
Accumulation of rubbish, unlicensed/inoperable vehicles or boats, broken fencing, dilapidated buildings, noxious weeds, overgrown/dead landscaping, graffiti, grass over 15 cm
s. 3 (definition of Unsightly Premises); s. 8; s. 10; s. 11
enforcement
Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue written order (30 days or 7 days if nuisance); District may enter and do remediation work at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes
s. 20; s. 22
scout note
Regulates maintenance and appearance of properties on shíshálh Nation lands to address unsightly or neglected premises.