Property maintenance — Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, standards: Buildings and yards maintained to minimum standards; yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage in enclosures; no health/fire/accident hazards; enforcement: Building official issues written notice of violation fixing time to comply; CAO may apply to Supreme Court (MGA s.181); penalties on conviction. Source: Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-05.
Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards By-law
adopted bylaw
standards
Buildings and yards maintained to minimum standards; yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage in enclosures; no health/fire/accident hazards
s. 6(1) Yards; s. 9 Occupants Standards
enforcement
Building official issues written notice of violation fixing time to comply; CAO may apply to Supreme Court (MGA s.181); penalties on conviction
s. 9 Enforcement (1)-(3)
scout note
Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards (Minimum Standards) By-law of the Town of Annapolis Royal; sets minimum residential occupancy and property-maintenance standards. PDF opened (scanned) and confirmed.