Property maintenance — Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island, standards: No unsightly property (litter, dilapidated/unsightly buildings, derelict motor vehicles, inoperative equipment/appliances); grass under 20 cm after June 1 (except agricultural); free of fire/health/accident hazards and heavy undergrowth; enforcement: Enforcement Officer issues Notice (compliance 60 days in settlement areas, else 90 days); on non-compliance Council resolution authorizes entry to do work; cost charged as municipal lien or recorded in suit against owner. Source: Dangerous, Hazardous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2023-01, verified 2026-06-03.
Dangerous, Hazardous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2023-01
adopted bylaw
standards
No unsightly property (litter, dilapidated/unsightly buildings, derelict motor vehicles, inoperative equipment/appliances); grass under 20 cm after June 1 (except agricultural); free of fire/health/accident hazards and heavy undergrowth
s. 6.1, 7.4, 7.6, 5.12
enforcement
Enforcement Officer issues Notice (compliance 60 days in settlement areas, else 90 days); on non-compliance Council resolution authorizes entry to do work; cost charged as municipal lien or recorded in suit against owner
s. 8.2, 8.5, 9.1, 9.2
scout note
Town of Three Rivers Dangerous, Hazardous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw #2023-01. Requires owners to keep premises free of hazards and unsightly conditions. Adopted by Council Mar 13, 2023 (confirmed via OCR).