Property maintenance — Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

In the Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba, standards: Rubbish, unsafe structures, unsightly property, unregistered vehicles, household appliances, weeds becoming a nuisance, unsightly grass growth, or outdoor burning causing nuisance smoke.; enforcement: Municipality may undertake remediation at owner's expense collected as tax; contravention is an offence liable to fine not exceeding $1000 or imprisonment.. Source: By-Law 11/09 Franklin Unsightly Property Bylaw, verified 2026-06-09.

By-Law 11/09 Franklin Unsightly Property Bylaw adopted bylaw
standards Rubbish, unsafe structures, unsightly property, unregistered vehicles, household appliances, weeds becoming a nuisance, unsightly grass growth, or outdoor burning causing nuisance smoke. s. 3
enforcement Municipality may undertake remediation at owner's expense collected as tax; contravention is an offence liable to fine not exceeding $1000 or imprisonment. s. 12; s. 13
scout note

Regulates unsightly property conditions and enforcement remedies within the former Rural Municipality of Franklin area now served by Emerson-Franklin.

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