What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Swan River, Manitoba, standards: Prohibits rubbish, unsafe structures, unsightly property, appliances, weeds, grass exceeding five (5) Inches or 12.7 cm, overgrown vegetation, nuisance smoke, snow, derelict vehicles, poor drainage.; enforcement: Municipality may carry out order terms; costs owing by owner collected in same manner as tax. Contravention is offence liable to penalty.. Source: Bylaw 20/2025 - Maintain Property and Regulate Nuisances / Unsightly Property, verified 2026-06-10.
Prohibits rubbish, unsafe structures, unsightly property, appliances, weeds, grass exceeding five (5) Inches or 12.7 cm, overgrown vegetation, nuisance smoke, snow, derelict vehicles, poor drainage.
s. 3(1)
enforcement
Municipality may carry out order terms; costs owing by owner collected in same manner as tax. Contravention is offence liable to penalty.
s. 12(1), s. 12(2)
scout note
Town of Swan River bylaw to maintain property and regulate nuisances and derelict, abandoned and unsightly property; provides inspection, orders, remedy and enforcement by a designated officer. Adoption date not stated in document text.