What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

Property maintenance — Beaumont, Alberta

In the City of Beaumont, Alberta, standards: Nuisances (excess accumulation, debris, derelict vehicles, weeds >20 cm, standing water) and unsightly/untidy property (deteriorating structures, visible garbage, household goods, automobile parts, yard waste) prohibited.; enforcement: CAO may issue written order to remedy; City may act at owner's cost if non-compliant; snow/ice removal costs added to tax roll.. Source: Community Standards Bylaw No. 1024-22, verified 2026-08-23.

Community Standards Bylaw No. 1024-22 adopted bylaw

standards	Nuisances (excess accumulation, debris, derelict vehicles, weeds >20 cm, standing water) and unsightly/untidy property (deteriorating structures, visible garbage, household goods, automobile parts, yard waste) prohibited.	"grass or weeds higher than 20 centimeters"; "damaged, dismantled or derelict vehicles or Motor Vehicles"
enforcement	CAO may issue written order to remedy; City may act at owner's cost if non-compliant; snow/ice removal costs added to tax roll.	"by written order, require any Person responsible for the"; "expenses shall be added to the tax roll for the Property"

scout note

Bans unsightly/untidy properties and nuisances (junk/derelict vehicles, grass over 20cm, accumulated debris/appliances); requires graffiti removal within 72 hours and sidewalk snow/ice clearing within 48 hours by the adjacent owner; sets construction-site debris container rules.