Property maintenance — Miramichi River Valley, New Brunswick
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Rural community of Miramichi River Valley, New Brunswick, standards: No person shall permit ashes, junk, rubbish, refuse, wood shavings, derelict vehicles/machinery, or dilapidated buildings on premises; or allow vacant/dilapidated structures to become public safety hazards.; enforcement: By-law enforcement officer issues written notice; if non-compliant, Council may clean, repair, or demolish at owner's cost, with costs becoming a debt and lien on the property.. Source: By-Law No. 7 — A By-Law Respecting Dangerous or Unsightly Premises, verified 2026-06-07.
By-Law No. 7 — A By-Law Respecting Dangerous or Unsightly Premises
adopted bylaw
standards
No person shall permit ashes, junk, rubbish, refuse, wood shavings, derelict vehicles/machinery, or dilapidated buildings on premises; or allow vacant/dilapidated structures to become public safety hazards.
s. 2(1)(a)–(d), s. 2(2), s. 2(3)
enforcement
By-law enforcement officer issues written notice; if non-compliant, Council may clean, repair, or demolish at owner's cost, with costs becoming a debt and lien on the property.
s. 8(1), s. 8(3)
scout note
Governs dangerous or unsightly premises in the Miramichi River Valley; read third time and enacted 7 May 2024.