Property maintenance — Mayerthorpe, Alberta

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

Town of Mayerthorpe has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

1076 Property Maintenance Bylaw adopted bylaw
standards Nuisance prohibited on land including excessive accumulation of materials, weeds higher than 15 centimeters, offensive odors, unauthorized storage, or vegetation interfering with public works. s. 7, s. 8
enforcement CAO may issue order to remedy contravention. Town may take action if non-compliant. Offence liable to fine not exceeding $10,000.00. s. 22, s. 17(1)
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Requires property owners to maintain their properties in a clean and safe condition, addressing dilapidated structures and debris in Mayerthorpe.

1077 Unsightly Premise Bylaw adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits unsightly premises, junked vehicles, front yard storage, residential heavy equipment use, safety hazards; requires structures/fences in good repair. s. 4.2-4.7
enforcement Written order to remedy contravention; Town may take action at Owner's expense if non-compliant; fines imposed for offences. s. 5.10(1), 5.10(2)(d), 5.5
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Prohibits unsightly and untidy premises within Mayerthorpe, regulating overgrown vegetation, refuse, and nuisance conditions on private property.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: http://www.mayerthorpe.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Property maintenance in other municipalities