Property maintenance — Souris, Prince Edward Island
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, standards: No owner shall permit property/building to become unsightly premises or otherwise hazardous, dangerous, a fire hazard, or in need of paint/upkeep; grass maintained; no inoperative/unsightly unregistered vehicles; kept free of fire/health/accident hazards and heavy undergrowth; enforcement: Officer issues Notice (compliance up to 90 days); on non-compliance Town may enter without warrant and do the work; costs charged as a municipal lien or recovered in a suit. Source: Dangerous, Hazardous & Unsightly Premises By-law 2024-08, verified 2026-06-03.
No owner shall permit property/building to become unsightly premises or otherwise hazardous, dangerous, a fire hazard, or in need of paint/upkeep; grass maintained; no inoperative/unsightly unregistered vehicles; kept free of fire/health/accident hazards and heavy undergrowth
s. 5.1; s. 5.3; s. 5.4; s. 5.5
enforcement
Officer issues Notice (compliance up to 90 days); on non-compliance Town may enter without warrant and do the work; costs charged as a municipal lien or recovered in a suit
s. 7.3(c); s. 8.1; s. 8.2
scout note
Town of Souris bylaw requiring premises be kept free of dangerous, hazardous, or unsightly conditions; defines standards and clean-up order enforcement. Read second/final time November 12, 2024.