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

City of Medicine Hat, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 3117 (amended by No. 4735).

Property maintenance — Medicine Hat, Alberta

City of Medicine Hat has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 3117 (amended by No. 4735) adopted bylaw

standards	Property must not be unsightly (detrimental due to condition, e.g., weeds, garbage, disrepair). Structures must be kept in Reasonable State of Repair.	s. 3(1), s. 3(2), s. 4(1)
enforcement	City may issue Order. City may take actions to deal with condition and collect unpaid costs/expenses incurred.	s. 6, s. 7

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Promotes property maintenance standards and addresses unsightly conditions within the City of Medicine Hat; last amended May 6, 2024.