What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Terrace, British Columbia, standards: No owner or occupier shall permit property to become unsightly; unsightly includes unregistered vehicles, rubbish/filth accumulation, unauthorized building material storage; enforcement: City may enter and remedy; unpaid costs added to property taxes; fine $100–$500; standards: Owner must not use, permit, lease or rent any rental unit not conforming to minimum maintenance standards for water, heat, light, moisture prevention.; enforcement: Building Official may issue written notice to comply within stated time; fine not exceeding $2,000 per offence, each day a separate offence.. Source: Nuisance Bylaw Consolidated No. 1318; Standards of Maintenance Bylaw No. 2017, verified 2026-06-08.
| standards | No owner or occupier shall permit property to become unsightly; unsightly includes unregistered vehicles, rubbish/filth accumulation, unauthorized building material storage | s.4(4), s.1(j) |
| enforcement | City may enter and remedy; unpaid costs added to property taxes; fine $100–$500 | s.4(7), s.8(1) |
Consolidated nuisance bylaw covering noxious conditions, waste accumulation, and fire-prone materials; includes fireworks regulations for Terrace.
| standards | Owner must not use, permit, lease or rent any rental unit not conforming to minimum maintenance standards for water, heat, light, moisture prevention. | s. 2.1 |
| enforcement | Building Official may issue written notice to comply within stated time; fine not exceeding $2,000 per offence, each day a separate offence. | s. 5.3.1; s. 5.4.1 |
Establishes minimum standards of maintenance for property within the City of Terrace, addressing unsightly premises.