What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Victoria, British Columbia, standards: Prohibited: graffiti; noxious/offensive/unwholesome refuse accumulation; unsightly property (filth, junk, discarded materials); weeds likely to spread or be unsightly.; enforcement: Written notice requiring action within 14 days; if not complied, City acts at defaulter's expense; costs recoverable as debt or collected as taxes in arrear.. Source: Property Maintenance Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Property Maintenance Bylaw
adopted bylaw
standards
Prohibited: graffiti; noxious/offensive/unwholesome refuse accumulation; unsightly property (filth, junk, discarded materials); weeds likely to spread or be unsightly.
s. 3, s. 4(1), s. 5
enforcement
Written notice requiring action within 14 days; if not complied, City acts at defaulter's expense; costs recoverable as debt or collected as taxes in arrear.
s. 8(1), s. 8(4), s. 8(5)
scout note
Sets minimum maintenance standards for properties in Victoria to prevent unsightly, unsafe, or neglected premises.