What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, standards: Prohibits water, rubbish or unsightly matter to collect or accumulate in, on, under or around a parcel owned, used or occupied by him or her.; enforcement: Town may enter and correct default at expense of owner or occupier, recover costs as debt, or person liable to fine not exceeding $10,000.00.; standards: Owners prohibited from allowing property to become unsightly via accumulation of discarded materials, unlicensed vehicles, long grass, graffiti, garbage, or building materials without permit.; enforcement: Removal Order issued; Town may enter and remove items upon default; costs recovered as debt or added to taxes; fines not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00.. Source: Nuisance Bylaw No. 1942; Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 2100, verified 2026-06-08.
Nuisance Bylaw No. 1942
adopted bylaw
standards
Prohibits water, rubbish or unsightly matter to collect or accumulate in, on, under or around a parcel owned, used or occupied by him or her.
s. 4.9(b)
enforcement
Town may enter and correct default at expense of owner or occupier, recover costs as debt, or person liable to fine not exceeding $10,000.00.
s. 9.1, s. 11.1
scout note
Prohibits nuisances on private property within the Town of Sidney.
Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 2100
adopted bylaw
standards
Owners prohibited from allowing property to become unsightly via accumulation of discarded materials, unlicensed vehicles, long grass, graffiti, garbage, or building materials without permit.
s. 1.1; s. 2.1
enforcement
Removal Order issued; Town may enter and remove items upon default; costs recovered as debt or added to taxes; fines not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00.
s. 5.1; s. 6.1; s. 6.2; s. 7.1
scout note
Defines and prohibits unsightly premises and regulates property maintenance standards in Sidney.