Property maintenance across Alberta

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

167 of 322 municipalities in Alberta have an adopted bylaw on property maintenance on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.

MunicipalityAdopted documentKey factsVerified
Acme
Village
Bylaw 2022-03 Community Standards Bylaw 2026-06-08
Alberta Beach
Village
286-21 Untidy & Unsightly Property Bylaw standards: Property must not be unsightly/untidy, have junked vehicles >14 successive days, refuse, or grass >15 centimeters height. · enforcement: Remedial Order issued; Municipality may remedy at Owner's cost; costs added to tax roll; fines up to $10,000.00. 2026-06-08
Alix
Village
322 03 Nuisance Bylaw 2026-06-08
Alliance
Village
2009-05 Nuisance and Unsightly Bylaw standards: No unsightly, untidy, nuisance premises; dangerous structures; overgrown weeds; animal interference; rubbish accumulation; inoperative vehicles or equipment; dilapidated buildings. · enforcement: Order to remedy; Village may carry out actions and charge costs as debt or taxes; fines on conviction; violation tags/tickets with voluntary payment. 2026-06-08
Amisk
Village
Unsightly Bylaw
adopted 2022-12-20
standards: Owners shall not permit premises to be unsightly via excessive accumulation of waste, inoperative vehicles, machinery, or disrepair; weeds and pests must be controlled. · enforcement: Bylaw Officer may issue verbal or written order to remedy; may issue Violation Ticket or commence prosecution; fines up to TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000) or imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Arrowwood
Village
ARWD Bylaw 445 – Community Standards Bylaw standards: Prohibits maintaining premises containing rubbish, refuse, inoperative vehicles, equipment, animal material, yard material, ashes, building material, garbage, waste, litter, or weeds. · enforcement: Remedial Order, cleanup at owner's cost, fines up to $10,000.00, imprisonment up to six (6) months, costs charged as taxes. 2026-06-08
Athabasca
Town
Community Standards Bylaw - Bylaw 006-2024
adopted 2024-11-05
standards: Prohibits Nuisance, Unsafe, or Unsightly conditions, including visible accumulation of refuse, automobile parts, building materials, and appliances on Property. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue Order to remedy; Town may enter and remedy at Owner's expense; offences liable to fines per Schedule A. 2026-06-08
Banff
Town
Community Standards Bylaw 260 (PDF) standards: Prohibits accumulation of garbage, waste, hazardous materials, appliances, unsafe structures, overgrown vegetation, invasive species, and wildlife attractants on premises. · enforcement: Written compliance orders, Town cleanup at owner's cost added to tax roll, fines per Schedule "C" or up to $2,500.00. 2026-06-08
Barnwell
Village
Bylaw 03-12 Nuisance and Unsightly Premises standards: Nuisances, unsightly premises, safety dangers, refuse accumulation, grass in excess of FIFTEEN (15) centimeters, unrepaired structures, abandoned vehicles. · enforcement: Issue Order; Village may remedy at expense of the Person; costs added to tax roll; penalties per Schedule "A". 2026-06-08
Barons
Village
Unsightly Premises Bylaw (Bylaw 657) standards: Property shall not constitute Nuisance, danger, or Unsightly Premise. No refuse, abandoned equipment, or more than one (1) vehicle. Buildings must be kept in a Reasonable State of Repair. · enforcement: Peace Officer may issue Order to remedy contravention. Contravention is offence liable to penalty of not less than $300.00. Violation Ticket may be issued. 2026-06-08
Bashaw
Town
680-2004 Nuisance or Unsightly Premises Bylaw standards: Permitting land to be nuisance, untidy, or unsightly. Includes uncut grass over 20 centimetres, visible garbage, deteriorating structures, external derelict vehicles, or dangerous conditions. · enforcement: Direction to remedy. Prosecution liable for fine not less than $200.00 and not more than $2,500.00. Town may perform work and charge cost to owner. 2026-06-08
Beaumont
City
Community Standards Bylaw No. 1024-22
adopted 2022-10-25
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. 2026-08-23
Beaverlodge
Town
Nuisance & Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 990 standards: Property unsightly to extent it detrimentally affects amenities, use, value or enjoyment of surrounding Properties, or is otherwise detrimental to surrounding area. · enforcement: Order issued to remedy; Town may cleanup at owner's cost; expenses added to tax roll or collected as debt; penalties per Schedule "A". 2026-06-08
Beiseker
Village
Bylaw 2023-04 Community Standards Bylaw Rescinds Bylaw 2016-04 2005-06 Noise Bylaw 2006-13 Curfew Bylaw 2026-06-08
Berwyn
Village
Community Standards Bylaw No. 686 2026-06-08
Big Lakes County
Municipal District
Bylaw: 01-2020 Unsightly Property Bylaw standards: Property detrimental to surrounding area because of unsightly condition, including uncut grass, weeds, wrecked vehicles, garbage, or lack of repair. · enforcement: County may take whatever actions or measures necessary to deal with the unsightly condition of property and collect any unpaid costs 2026-06-08
Big Valley
Village
Bylaw 827 – Nuisance Abatement 2026-06-08
Birch Hills County
Municipal District
2024-03 Unsightly Properties Bylaw
adopted 2024-04-09
standards: Property shall not be dangerous, unsightly, or nuisance (e.g., refuse, weeds, abandoned vehicles, grass more than fifteen centimeters, structural disrepair). · enforcement: Officer may issue Order; Municipality may recover costs; offences liable to fines/penalties per Schedule A. 2026-06-08
Bonnyville
Town
Community Standards Bylaw No. 1597-25 2026-06-08
Bow Island
Town
Community Standards Bylaw 2026-06-08
Brooks
City
Community Standards Bylaw No. 21/16
adopted 2021-09-20
2026-08-23
Bruderheim
Town
Community Standards Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw #07-2019)
adopted 2019-08-03
2026-06-08
Calgary
City
Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023 standards: causing or permitting a nuisance on-premises 2026-06-08
Carbon
Village
Bylaw 2023-870 Community Standards Bylaw 2026-06-08
Cardston
Town
Bylaw 1718 - Unsightly Property Bylaw standards: Prohibits nuisance or Unsightly Property detrimental to surrounding area, including weeds over 15 centimetres, garbage, or derelict vehicles. · enforcement: Town may issue Direction or Order, remedy condition, and collect costs via tax roll or civil action. 2026-06-08
Carmangay
Village
Community Standards Bylaw #849 standards: Prohibits nuisances including accumulated refuse, derelict vehicles, grass higher than 15 centimeters, excessive weeds, exterior rot, and visible storage of materials. · enforcement: Remedial orders issued; costs attached to tax roll. Violation tickets (penalty $250.00 to $2,500.00) or Municipal Tags may be issued. 2026-06-08
Castle Island
Summer Village
Bylaw 2012-03 - Unsightly Property
adopted 2012-01-01
standards: Prohibits nuisances: land with excessive accumulation, derelict vehicles, weeds higher than 10 centimeters; buildings with damage/rot; loose litter; Non-Permitted Weeds. · enforcement: Written order to remedy; fines not exceeding $10,000.00; Village may remedy and add costs to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Chauvin
Village
Nuisance/Unsightly Yard Bylaw standards: Broken windows, doors, roofs, fence sheets; refuse, garbage, noxious weeds; hazardous trees; abandoned vehicles; graffiti; uncut grass; unsightly conditions. · enforcement: Charge of $250.00 per month until cleaned; debt against persons in default or property tax remedies. 2026-06-08
Chestermere
City
Bylaw 024-19 – Unsightly Premises Bylaw
adopted 2019-12-17
standards: Premises must not be unsightly, neglected, or dangerous. Grass/weeds max 15cm. Graffiti removed within 2 days. Buildings maintained. No illegal dumping. · enforcement: City may issue Compliance Notice. If non-compliant, City may remediate at owner's cost. Violation Tickets, fines up to $10,000, or imprisonment may apply. 2026-06-08
Claresholm
Town
Nuisances and Unsightly Premises Bylaw #1820 standards: Prohibits nuisances, unsightly premises, visible refuse, grass over 15 cm, building deterioration, visible construction materials, and unpermitted residential vehicle repairs. · enforcement: Order with 7-30 day deadline; Town may remediate at owner's expense plus fee; violation tickets; max fine $10,000 or 1 year imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Clive
Village
Unsightly & Nuisance Bylaw #420-98 standards: No litter/rubbish on property; must cut grass, control weeds, prune trees, remove dead brush; no accumulation of old vehicles, scrap, building materials causing unsightly condition · enforcement: Written clean-up order with 14-day deadline; Village may do work at owner's cost; unpaid costs added to tax roll 2026-06-08
Clyde
Village
Village of Clyde Community Standards Bylaw No. 2025-01-01
adopted 2025-01-13
standards: Prohibits unsightly conditions, accumulation of junk/materials, visible appliances, unregistered vehicles, and grass over 10cm. Requires property maintenance in good repair. · enforcement: Written Order to remedy; Village may perform work at Owner's expense and charge as special assessment; fines per Schedule "A". 2026-06-08
Coaldale
Town
Community Standards Bylaw
adopted 2021-10-13
2026-06-08
Coalhurst
Town
Community Standards Bylaw 2026-06-08
Cochrane
Town
Community Standards and Public Safety 2026-06-08
Cold Lake
City
816-PL-23, Community Standards Bylaw standards: Prohibits unsightly conditions on land (e.g., litter, vehicles, weeds higher than 15 centimeters) and buildings (e.g., damage, graffiti, rot, peeling paint). · enforcement: Officer may issue Order to Comply; if failed, City may rectify situation and costs added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Consort
Village
Bylaw #A-799 – Nuisance Bylaw standards: Not permit land to be nuisance, untidy or unsightly; no accumulation of dirt, stones, automobiles, scrap iron or rubbish causing unsightly condition. · enforcement: Authorized Person may cause work to be performed to remedy condition, and charge costs to owner; unpaid costs added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
County of Grande Prairie No. 1
Municipal District
Bylaw 3098 Community Standards Bylaw
adopted 2019-05-13
2026-06-08
County of Paintearth No. 18
Municipal District
Nuisance Untidy Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 002-2002 (Halkirk) 2026-06-08
County of Two Hills No. 21
Municipal District
Bylaw No. 05-2024 Nuisances
adopted 2024-01-31
2026-06-08
County of Vermilion River
Municipal District
Nuisance and Unsightly Bylaw 14-14 2026-06-08
County of Warner No. 5
Municipal District
Unsightly Premises Bylaw 914-15 2026-06-08
Coutts
Village
Dangerous and Unsightly Property Bylaw 578
adopted 2021-04-13
standards: Property detrimental to surrounding areas due to unsightly or dangerous condition, including grass longer than 20cm, derelict vehicles, garbage, lack of repair. · enforcement: Written Order to remedy; Village may take action at the expense of the owner; costs placed on tax roll; violation tickets issued. 2026-06-08
Cowley
Village
Untidy or Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 331 standards: Prohibits untidy conditions including dilapidated vehicles, inoperable appliances, debris more than 30 days, uncontrolled vegetation, and improper garbage storage. · enforcement: Officer notice to remedy; Council order; Village cleanup at owner's cost added to tax roll; fine not more that $500.00 or thirty (30) days imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Cremona
Village
Residential Community Standards Bylaw No. 476-17
adopted 2017-01-01
standards: Prohibits accumulation of garbage, derelict vehicles, waste, building materials; grass exceeding 15 centimeters; structures not in good repair; materials causing odors or pests. · enforcement: Remedial Order issued; Village may cleanup at owner's cost plus 10% administration fee; costs attached to tax roll; fines per Schedule A. 2026-06-08
Cypress County
Municipal District
Unsightly Property Bylaw standards: properties that do not meet general condition and state of tidiness of the surrounding area 2026-06-08
Czar
Village
Nuisance Bylaw 557 standards: Premises characterized by visual evidence of lack of general maintenance and upkeep by excessive accumulation of garbage, inoperative vehicles, machinery, or waste materials. · enforcement: Peace Officer may issue order to remedy or commence proceedings via Violation Ticket or Complaint; conviction liable to fine or imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Delburne
Village
nuisance bylaw (Property Maintenance) standards: Properties shall not be untidy, unsightly, littered, infested with weeds, or accumulate refuse, junked vehicles, or dilapidated buildings. · enforcement: Notice to remedy within 7 days; Village cleanup at owner's cost; costs added to taxes; fines $100.00 to $1500.00. 2026-06-08
Delia
Village
Bylaw #596-2012 - Unsightly Properties Bylaw
adopted 2012-01-01
standards: Premises shall not constitute a Nuisance, danger to public safety, or Unsightly Premises. Refuse, Abandoned Equipment, or Abandoned Vehicles shall not accumulate. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue Order. Village may remedy contravention; costs owing to Village may be added to tax roll or collected as civil debt. 2026-06-08
Devon
Town
Bylaw 1006/2024 - Community Standards Bylaw
adopted 2024-07-08
standards: Deposits of rubbish, litter, garbage, noxious weeds, or lack of general maintenance to a structure or property impacting property values. · enforcement: Order to remedy; municipality may perform work at owner's cost, billed or added to tax roll; fines per Schedule A. 2026-06-08
Diamond Valley
Town
2023-23 Property Responsibility Bylaw - CONSOLIDATED
adopted 2023-01-01
standards: Premises showing neglect, lack of maintenance, excessive accumulation of waste, or significant physical deterioration of buildings or structures. · enforcement: Town may issue Notice requiring remediation; if non-compliant, Town may remedy at Owner's expense, recoverable as debt or tax. 2026-06-08
Donalda
Village
681 – Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw standards: Nuisances include refuse accumulation, abandoned vehicles/equipment, grass or weeds over ten centimeters, hazardous materials, and failure to maintain structures in a Reasonable State of Repair. · enforcement: Officer may issue Order; Village may remedy contravention and charge costs; costs added to tax roll or collected as civil debt; offences liable to penalty. 2026-06-08
Drayton Valley
Town
2022-06-P – Community Standards Bylaw (Consolidated Feb 2026) 2026-06-08
Drumheller
Town
Community Standards Bylaw #19.25 2026-06-08
Duchess
Village
Unsightly Property Bylaw standards: Premises shall not be untidy or unsightly, including accumulations of material, garbage, weeds over six (6) inches, toxic fluids, visible appliances, building materials, or graffiti. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue Order to improve appearance within seven (7) days; Village may cleanup and collect costs if non-compliant; penalties apply. 2026-06-08
Edmonton
City
Community Standards Bylaw 14600
adopted 2007-05-22
2026-08-23
Edson
Town
Bylaw 2218 - Community Standards Bylaw 2026-06-08
Empress
Village
Community Standards Bylaw 2025 12 standards: Owners shall not allow Unsightly Property, including failure to cut grass, repair buildings, accumulation of materials, derelict vehicles, rubbish, hazardous excavations, pests, or visible graffiti. · enforcement: Officer may issue warning notice or Enforcement Order requiring remediation; non-compliance is an offence liable to fines up to $10,000.00 and 12 months imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Flagstaff County
Municipal District
Nuisance Bylaw 2026-06-08
Fort Macleod
Town
BYLAW 1920 COMMUNITY STANDARDS standards: No Person shall permit a nuisance, including accumulation of material, unkempt grass higher than fifteen (15) centimetres, or failure to keep Property in a Reasonable State of Repair. · enforcement: Person guilty of offence liable to fine not exceeding $10,000.00; Town may issue order or remedy contravention. 2026-06-08
Fort Saskatchewan
City
Community Standards Bylaw No. C6-26
adopted 2026-06-23
2026-08-23
Fox Creek
Town
Bylaw 728-2013 Nuisances, Untidy and Unsightly Properties
adopted 2013-08-19
standards: Occupants shall not permit premises to be unsightly, untidy, or nuisance. Buildings must not be dilapidated. No accumulation of rubbish, debris, or old vehicles causing unsightly conditions. · enforcement: Peace Officer may issue cleanup order. Town may remedy condition and charge costs if non-compliant. Unpaid costs added to tax roll. Fines $500.00 to $5000.00. 2026-06-08
Gibbons
Town
Unsightly Premises Bylaw PI 1/06 standards: Prohibits unsightly conditions, refuse accumulation, grass over fifteen (15) centimeters, unsightly buildings, unsightly vehicles, odours, pests, and materials detrimental to surrounding area use or value. · enforcement: Officer may issue Enforcement Order; Town may perform work and charge costs to person or property; offences liable to penalties. 2026-06-08
Girouxville
Village
Bylaw No. 20-01 – Regulating Untidy, Unsightly Premises, Pests and Nuisances 2026-06-08
Grande Prairie
City
Minimum Property Standards Bylaw No. C-1293 (Office Consolidation, April 22, 2023)
adopted 2014-06-30
2026-08-23
Gull Lake
Summer Village
Community Standards Bylaw standards: Property characterized by visual evidence of lack of maintenance, including uncut grass, weeds, accumulated materials, dilapidated vehicles, or structures becoming unsightly or safety hazards. · enforcement: Peace Officer may direct abatement; if non-compliant after Order, Municipality may take action at owner's expense. 2026-06-08
Hanna
Town
Unsightly Property and Snow Removal Bylaw standards: Owners prohibited from permitting "Unsightly Premises", defined as visual evidence of lack of maintenance or excessive accumulation of vehicles, garbage, building material, scrap, litter, trash, junk, or waste. · enforcement: Notice issued requiring remedial action; Town may perform work at owner's expense; violation tickets, fines up to $10,000, or imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Hardisty
Town
Litter Bylaw
+1 more
standards: Placing, abandoning, throwing or depositing Litter on streets, lanes, highways, public places, or parks whereby objects may cause danger, damage, inconvenience, or unsightly conditions. · enforcement: Guilty of an offense and shall pay a specified penalty as outlines in Schedule "A" attached. Penalties are $250.00, $500.00, and $1,000.00. · standards: Owners must not maintain premises in unsightly, untidy, or nuisance condition, including rubbish, inoperative vehicles, weeds, or dangerous structures. 2026-06-08
Heisler
Village
Bylaw 553-24 (Unsightly Premises) 2026-06-08
High Level
Town
Community Standards Bylaw 976-18
adopted 2019-11-15
standards: Premises must maintain grass max 15cm, remove excess debris, store hazardous materials safely, maintain fences/buildings, and prevent unsightly views from public places. · enforcement: Peace Officer may issue Clean Up Order; Town may execute remedial action at owner's cost if non-compliant; costs added to tax roll if unpaid. 2026-06-08
High Prairie
Town
Bylaw 06-2019 Nuisance and Unsightly Bylaw standards: Prohibits nuisance, unsightly premises, dangerous conditions, noise, pests, refuse accumulation, vegetation overgrowth, drainage issues, and pollution affecting safety or neighbors. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue Order; Town may remedy at owner's cost (recoverable as debt or tax); offences liable to fines per Schedule "A". 2026-06-08
High River
Town
Good Neighbour Bylaw
adopted 2025-01-01
2026-06-08
Hill Spring
Village
Bylaw-2018-297-Long-Grass
adopted 2018-07-10
standards: Mature grass exceeding fifteen (15) centimeters, all grass exceeding twenty-five (25) centimeters, or boulevards not kept mowed and tidy. · enforcement: Notice issued, charge of ten dollars ($10.00) per day levied, village performs work after seven days charging costs per Schedule "A", unpaid costs applied to taxes. 2026-06-08
Hines Creek
Village
Bylaw 562-15 — Unsightly Premises
adopted 2015-01-01
standards: Accumulation of building material, unregistered vehicles, rubbish, discarded materials, mechanical equipment, lack of maintenance, graffiti, weeds exceeding 10 cm, or garbage not contained. · enforcement: Written Direction or Order requiring improvement; municipality may take action at owner's expense added to tax roll; penalties upon conviction. 2026-06-08
Holden
Village
Community Standards Bylaw #6-2023
adopted 2023-09-18
standards: Prohibited: uncut grass/weeds over 15cm, accumulation of garbage, dismantled/derelict vehicles, building materials, unsightly structures, dumping waste, and nuisance conditions detrimental to surrounding area · enforcement: Inspector issues Notice to Maintain Property; if non-compliant within 14 days, Village does work at owner's cost plus $50.00 administration fee per lot, charged to property tax roll 2026-06-08
Horseshoe Bay
Summer Village
Unsightly Property Bylaw 81/2007 standards: Property detrimental to surrounding area because of unsightly condition, including uncut grass, wrecked vehicles, waste accumulation, or lack of repair. · enforcement: Order to improve within seven (7) days; Village may remedy non-compliance and collect costs; unpaid amounts added to tax roll after sixty (60) days. 2026-06-08
Hussar
Village
521 18 Unsightly Premise Bylaw standards: Prohibits Unsightly, Unsafe, or Nuisance Conditions, including vegetation over six (6) inches, abandoned vehicles, refuse, and unsecured building materials. · enforcement: Village may issue Remedial Order, perform work at expense of the Person, add costs to tax roll, and levy fines of $250.00 or $500.00. 2026-06-08
Island Lake South
Summer Village
111-19 Unsightly Premises Bylaw standards: Nuisance buildings showing disregard for maintenance, damage, graffiti, rot, or water infiltration; uncovered waste bins; unsecured appliances. · enforcement: Administrator may order remedy; Village may take action if non-compliant; fines up to $10,000.00; outstanding fines added to property taxes. 2026-06-08
Jarvis Bay
Summer Village
Community Standards Bylaw 191-23
adopted 2023-03-07
standards: Prohibits failure to cut grass/weeds, accumulation of odorous materials or discarded items, deteriorating structures, unfenced excavations, unauthorized posters, excessive dust, smoke, or burning untreated wood. · enforcement: Written order to remedy contravention; municipality may take action at owner's expense if non-compliant. 2026-06-08
Killam
Town
Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2026-06-08
Kitscoty
Village
Community Standards Bylaw 2025-07 standards: Prohibits nuisance (accumulation, litter, vehicles, grass >25cm, weeds, odours), building deterioration, unsecured unoccupied buildings, sidewalk snow/debris >48hrs, boulevard grass >25cm. · enforcement: Municipal tags, violation tickets, fines up to $10,000.00, Chief Administrative Officer may remedy contravention, sidewalk cleanup costs added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Kneehill County
Municipal District
Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 1630 standards: Property exhibiting lack of maintenance, excessive accumulation of debris or vehicles, uncontrolled weeds, graffiti unremoved within 14 days, or unsecured construction waste. · enforcement: Issuance of Notice to remedy, prosecution via Violation Ticket or Court, fines up to $10,000 or imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Lac La Biche County
Specialized Municipality
Community Standards and Safety - Bylaw 23-014 standards: Prohibits Unsightly, Untidy, Nuisance, Unsafe Property or Derelict Building. Requires grass <=15cm, weed eradication, rubbish removal, fence maintenance, and graffiti removal (excl. Agricultural Zoned Lands). · enforcement: Peace Officer may issue Order to remedy. Contravention is an offence liable for fines per Schedule A. 2026-06-08
Lac Ste. Anne County
Municipal District
Bylaw 16-2023 — Community Standards standards: Accumulation of refuse, derelict vehicles, excessive vegetation, visible appliances, building materials without active construction, and failure to maintain property in reasonable state of repair prohibited. · enforcement: Order issued; County may remedy contravention at owner's cost; costs owing to County or attached to tax roll; fines up to $10,000.00. 2026-06-08
Lacombe
City
Community Standards Bylaw No. 468 (unsightly premises / property maintenance provisions)
adopted 2019-06-10
2026-08-23
Lacombe County
Municipal District
Mowing of grass and trimming of trees on private property Bylaw 1099/09
+1 more
standards: Grass exceeding 10 cm in height on lands or boulevards. Trees or shrubs overhanging highways interfering with use, sight lines, visibility, or access. · enforcement: Enforcement Order pursuant to Municipal Government Act. Fine upon summary conviction per Schedule "A". Violation Tag or Violation Ticket may be issued. 2026-06-08
Leduc
City
Community Standards Bylaw
adopted 2008-12-12
standards: Prohibits nuisance on land or buildings showing serious disregard for maintenance, including excessive accumulation, weeds over 10 centimetres, damaged structures, or derelict vehicles. · enforcement: City Manager may issue written order to remedy; City may take action if non-compliant; offences liable to fines not exceeding $10,000.00. 2026-06-08
Legal
Town
Community Standards Bylaw #13-2022 standards: Prohibits property or structures remaining in unsightly condition or accumulating refuse, materials, or items detrimental to surrounding area use, enjoyment, or value. · enforcement: Written order to remedy; Town may remedy at owner's expense; costs added to tax roll; fines per Schedule A. 2026-06-08
Lethbridge
City
Unsightly Premises Bylaw 5630
+1 more
standards: Property not in keeping with surrounding properties within a one block radius, of similar zoning, detrimental to surrounding area because of unsightly condition. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue written direction or order. City may take actions, collect unpaid costs, add to tax roll. · standards: Owner or occupant shall control noxious weeds and destroy prohibited noxious weeds on land owned or occupied, including highway portion to midpoint. 2026-06-08
Lethbridge County
Municipal District
Bylaw 1402 - Unsightly Premises
adopted 2013-09-05
standards: Premises not in keeping with surrounding properties, including unduly long grass, noxious weeds, visible unregistered vehicles, accumulation of rubbish, or buildings not in reasonable state of repair. · enforcement: Order of Compliance within 14 days; County may carry out actions and charge cost against owner or as taxes; Violation Ticket fines $250 first, $500 subsequent. 2026-06-08
Linden
Village
Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2011-05 standards: Owners prohibited from allowing premises to exhibit visual evidence of lack of maintenance, clean-up, upkeep, including excessive accumulation of garbage, vehicles, equipment, or waste. · enforcement: Enforcement Officer may issue Notice for remedial action, Violation Ticket, or Information and Complaint; conviction liable to fines up to TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) or imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Lomond
Village
Community Standards Bylaw No. 661 2026-06-08
Longview
Village
Bylaw 405-17 — Community Standards standards: Property shall not be unsightly, including rubbish, excessive weeds, scrap, or disordered building materials. Grass must be under six inches. Buildings must be in reasonable repair. · enforcement: Officer may issue Remedial Order or Violation Ticket. Village may perform work and charge costs to owner or property tax if order not complied with. 2026-06-08
Lougheed
Village
Property Responsibility Bylaw No. 749-15
+1 more
standards: Premises showing neglect or lack of maintenance, including excessive accumulation of waste, disassembled vehicles, or significant physical deterioration of buildings/structures. · enforcement: Compliance Notice issued; Village may remedy at owner's cost (tax roll or debt); prosecution liable for max fine $10,000 or imprisonment. · standards: Unsightly, untidy or nuisance conditions, dangerous structures, overgrown weeds, or trees interfering with other property are prohibited. 2026-06-08
Manning
Town
Community Standards – Bylaw 918-24 2026-06-08
Mannville
Village
Community Standards Bylaw 2010-764 2026-06-08
Marwayne
Village
Community Standards Bylaw No. 559-17
adopted 2017-10-10
standards: Prohibits nuisance on property including excessive accumulation, litter, derelict vehicles, grass higher than 25 centimeters, excessive weeds, offensive odours, or exterior damage to buildings. · enforcement: Chief Administrative Officer may take steps to remedy contravention; offences liable to fine not exceeding $10,000.00. 2026-06-08
Mayerthorpe
Town
1076 Property Maintenance Bylaw
+1 more
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. · enforcement: CAO may issue order to remedy contravention. Town may take action if non-compliant. Offence liable to fine not exceeding $10,000.00. · standards: Prohibits unsightly premises, junked vehicles, front yard storage, residential heavy equipment use, safety hazards; requires structures/fences in good repair. 2026-06-08
McLennan
Town
Unsightly, Untidy & Unsafe Bylaw standards: Prohibits nuisance, unsightly premises, or danger to safety, including refuse, abandoned vehicles, weeds over 15cm, and deteriorated structures. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue Order; Town may remedy at owner's expense added to tax roll; offences liable to fines per Schedule "A". 2026-06-08
Medicine Hat
City
Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 3117 (amended by No. 4735) standards: Property must not be unsightly (detrimental due to condition, e.g., weeds, garbage, disrepair). Structures must be kept in Reasonable State of Repair. · enforcement: City may issue Order. City may take actions to deal with condition and collect unpaid costs/expenses incurred. 2026-06-08
Mewatha Beach
Summer Village
22-79 Respecting Nuisances, Litter, Weeds
adopted 1979-10-15
standards: Premises shall not remain a nuisance, untidy, or unsightly. Owners must eradicate excessive weeds, cut grass, and not dump rubbish except where designated by Council. · enforcement: Officer issues warning notice (30 days), then offence ticket (7 days). Council may remedy condition and charge costs to owner. 2026-06-08
Milk River
Town
1045 The Nuisance Bylaw standards: Prohibits nuisances including uncut grass/weeds, untrimmed trees, excessive dust, pests, unregistered vehicles (max two (2)), scrap accumulation, dilapidated signs, unsafe structures, litter, and noise. · enforcement: Written order issued. Town may abate at owner's expense. Non-compliance liable for fine up to $1,000.00 or three (3) months imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Milo
Village
Bylaw No. 417-20: Community Standards Bylaw standards: Excessive accumulation of rubbish, refuse, inoperative vehicles, machinery, weeds, or waste detrimental to the area due to lack of maintenance. · enforcement: Remedial Order issued; Village may cleanup at owner's cost PLUS 20% ADMIN FEES; fines up to $10,000.00 or six (6) months imprisonment. 2026-06-08
Morinville
Town
Community Standards Bylaw No. 5/2019
adopted 2020-02-25
standards: Prohibits nuisance, refuse accumulation, structures not in Reasonable State of Repair, and vegetation over 15 cm. · enforcement: Peace Officer may issue order to remedy; municipality may act at owner's expense; fine not exceeding $10,000. 2026-06-08
Mountain View County
Municipal District
Unsightly Property Bylaw 11/23 standards: Owners shall not allow Property to be a Nuisance, Unsightly, or Dangerous. Includes uncut grass, deterioration, accumulations, derelict vehicles, rubbish, graffiti, pests, or hazardous conditions. · enforcement: County issues Notice or Compliance Order. If non-compliant, County may enter and remedy. Costs added to tax roll or collected as civil debt. Penalties apply. 2026-06-08
Mundare
Town
847.13 Community Standards Bylaw
adopted 2013-06-04
2026-06-08
Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9
Municipal District
Bylaw 1366-25 Community Standards 2026-06-08
Municipality of Jasper
Specialized Municipality
Nuisance Bylaw standards: Permitting land or premises to be Untidy and Unsightly, defined as failure to conform to external, generally accepted community standards, significant physical deterioration, or serious disregard for general maintenance. · enforcement: Municipal Manager may issue written order to abate; Municipality may abate and charge owner if default; offender liable upon conviction to a fine. 2026-06-08
Munson
Village
Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 2009-533 standards: Property detrimental to surrounding area due to unsightly condition (e.g., uncut grass, wrecked vehicles, waste accumulation, dilapidated structures, inoperative vehicles). · enforcement: Officer may issue Order to improve appearance. Village may take action to deal with condition and collect costs if not complied. 2026-06-08
Myrnam
Village
Community Standards Bylaw 2026-06 standards: No person shall permit premises to become unsightly, including grass exceeding 15 cm, more than two inoperable vehicles, wrecked vehicles, garbage, graffiti, or fencing. · enforcement: Owners shall promptly remedy upon notice. If failed, Village may carry out work and recover costs on demand. 2026-06-08
Nakamun Park
Summer Village
2005-06 – Nuisance
+1 more
standards: Prohibits noxious weeds, interfering trees, rubbish causing unsightly conditions, pests, and ruinous, dilapidated, unsafe buildings endangering public safety. · enforcement: Order to rectify within 15 days; municipality may cleanup and charge costs as debt or taxes. · standards: Excessive accumulation of rubbish, derelict vehicles, inoperative equipment, weeds, or ruinous structures causing unsightly conditions, hazards, or nuisances on premises. 2026-06-08
Nampa
Village
Bylaw #459 Abatement of Nuisance, Pests and to Regulate Untidy and Unsightly Premises
adopted 2020-11-17
standards: Excessive accumulation of rubbish, refuse, garbage, inoperative vehicles, equipment, unkempt grass over 20 centimeters, or property showing serious disregard for maintenance and upkeep. · enforcement: Officer issues Order; Village may remedy contravention at owner's expense; costs added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Okotoks
Town
Nuisance and Unsightly Premise Bylaw 17-07 standards: No owner shall allow premises to become unsightly, characterized by visual evidence of lack of maintenance and excessive accumulation of garbage, weeds, inoperative vehicles, or waste. · enforcement: Peace Officer may issue order to remedy, issue violation ticket, or commence proceedings; conviction liable to maximum fine of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00). 2026-06-08
Onoway
Town
721-15 Nuisances, Dangerous Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2026-06-08
Oyen
Town
835-14 UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BYLAW standards: Property detrimental to surrounding area because of unsightly condition, including failure to cut grass, accumulation of rubbish, dilapidated vehicles, or lack of repair. · enforcement: Town may issue Direction or Order; Town may remedy condition and collect unpaid costs or expenses incurred by the Town. 2026-06-08
Parkland Beach
Summer Village
Community Standards; Unsightly & Nuisance #2019-07 standards: Prohibits nuisance or unsightly conditions including failure to maintain grass less than 20 cm, weeds, garbage, inoperative vehicles, or conditions offensive to health and safety. · enforcement: Written notice directs owner to remedy. If non-compliant, municipality abates condition at owner's expense; expenses may be added to tax roll account. 2026-06-08
Penhold
Town
799/2021 Community Standards Bylaw standards: Property must not be offensive, unsightly, or lack maintenance. Grass max 15 cm. No accumulation of garbage, dilapidated vehicles, or refuse. · enforcement: Designated Officer may order abatement. Town may abate at owner's expense if non-compliant. Fines apply. 2026-06-08
Picture Butte
Town
Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 797-06 standards: Property detrimental to surrounding area due to unsightly condition, including grass over 20 centimeters, wrecked vehicles, waste accumulation, or lack of repair/maintenance. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue Order; Town may remedy at owner's expense and collect costs; offence liable to fine up to $5000.00. 2026-06-08
Provost
Town
Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 08-2024
adopted 2024-01-01
2026-06-08
Rainbow Lake
Town
[2008-06] Nuisance Property Bylaw standards: Nuisance conditions prohibited include uncut grass or weeds, restricted weeds, obstructive trees, smoke, odor, dust, pesticides, insects, dilapidated vehicles, junk, garbage, unsightly signs, litter, animal waste, noise. · enforcement: Bylaw Officer issues written directive to remedy within five (5) working days. Municipality may perform work if refused; cost charged to owner as debt or taxes. 2026-06-08
Raymond
Town
Bylaw #1034-17 Dangerous and Unsightly Property (amended Jan 2020)
+1 more
standards: Property detrimental to surrounding area due to unsightly or dangerous condition, including uncut grass, derelict vehicles, garbage, or lack of repair. · enforcement: Written Order issued; Town may remedy at owner's cost; costs added to tax roll; fines apply for noncompliance. · standards: Every owner or occupier shall ensure graffiti is removed, painted over, or blocked from public view within seven (7) days of notice. 2026-06-08
Red Deer
City
Weed Control Bylaw 2584/78
adopted 1978-04-17
2026-06-08
Red Deer County
Municipal District
Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 2015/33
adopted 2015-01-01
standards: No person shall permit premises, or activities upon premises, to be or become a nuisance or be in an unsightly condition. · enforcement: County may serve an order. If not complied with, County may remedy condition and recover costs as debt or add to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Redcliff
Town
Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1982/2025
adopted 2025-03-27
standards: Property characterized by visual evidence of lack of maintenance, excessive accumulation, deteriorated structures, graffiti, weeds 15cm or taller, or obstructing vegetation. · enforcement: Remedial Order issued; Town may perform work and charge costs as special assessment on tax roll; fines up to $2000.00. 2026-06-08
Redwater
Town
Community Standards Bylaw standards: Prohibits nuisance or unsightly conditions showing serious disregard for maintenance, including accumulation of materials, litter, unkempt grass, offensive odours, or significant deterioration. · enforcement: Town may order remedy; if non-compliant, Town may act at owner's expense, with costs added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Specialized Municipality
Community Standards Bylaw No. 21/010 (Consolidated)
adopted 2021-05-11
2026-06-08
Rochon Sands
Summer Village
NUISANCE BYLAW #206-10 standards: Failure to cut grass/weeds, accumulation of dilapidated vehicles, scrap materials, garbage, rubbish, smoke >6 min/hour, excessive dust, unsightly posted signs. · enforcement: Council may order cessation, removal, or abatement; if owner fails to comply within specified time, municipality carries out work at owner's/occupier's expense. 2026-06-08
Rocky Mountain House
Town
Community Standards Bylaw 2026/06 standards: Owners prohibited from permitting unsightly or untidy property, refuse accumulation, grass over 25 cm, weeds, or structures not in reasonable state of repair. · enforcement: Officer may issue Remedial Notice, Violation Ticket, or Order to remedy; may enter land to carry out remedy. 2026-06-08
Rockyford
Village
Nuisance and Unsightly Premise Bylaw 2019-006 standards: Property shall not be nuisance, dangerous, or unsightly. Includes derelict equipment, building materials, foliage, ashes, refuse. Max two unregistered vehicles. · enforcement: Order issued to remedy. Village may utilize resources to remedy; costs owing by Owner. Collected as civil debt or added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Rosemary
Village
Bylaw 484-20 Community Standards standards: Property must not become or remain unsightly, unsafe, or a nuisance, including accumulation of materials, uncontrolled plants, or deteriorating structures. · enforcement: Liable to Schedule "A" penalties, Violation Tag, or summary conviction fine up to $10,000. 2026-06-08
Ross Haven
Summer Village
Bylaw-170-2002 Untidy and Unsightly Bylaw standards: Premises not maintained against deterioration or loose materials; land without suitable ground cover or trimmed vegetation; litter causing unsightly or untidy condition. · enforcement: Notice issued, Council order may declare infraction. Village remedies condition if owner fails; costs chargeable to owner, recoverable as debt or added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Rycroft
Village
179-16 Untidy, Unsafe, Unsightly Premises Bylaw standards: Prohibits unsightly, untidy, nuisance, or dangerous conditions. Includes refuse, abandoned vehicles, grass in excess of fifteen (15) centimeters, weeds, and failure to maintain repair. · enforcement: Officer may issue Order. If non-compliant, Village may clean up at owner's expense. Costs become debt owing and may be added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Ryley
Village
Community Standards Bylaw 2015-912 (amended by 2020-942)
adopted 2015-01-01
standards: Properties must not be untidy, unsightly, offensive, dangerous, or detrimental to surrounding area. Accumulation of waste, disrepair, or hazards are prohibited. · enforcement: Inspector may issue Notice to Maintain Property. If non-compliant, Village may direct work and charge owner costs plus administration fee against taxes. 2026-06-08
Sandy Beach
Summer Village
Nuisances, Unsightly and Untidy Property Bylaw 03-2009
adopted 2009-01-01
standards: Land or premises in a Nuisance, Unsightly or Untidy condition, including refuse accumulation, deterioration, or dangerous conditions. · enforcement: Notice to remedy, fines ($250/$500), Summer Village action at occupant's expense plus 50% surcharge, costs added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Seba Beach
Summer Village
Bylaw #390 - Nuisance Bylaw 2026-06-08
Sedgewick
Town
Bylaw 465.Unsightly standards: No owner or occupant shall maintain premises in an unsightly, untidy or nuisance condition including rubbish, inoperative vehicles, ruinous buildings, or unsafe structures. · enforcement: Issue Order to remedy; if not completed, Town may undertake actions and charge costs against person or premises as taxes due and owing. 2026-06-08
Silver Sands
Summer Village
Untidy & Unsightly Premises Bylaw 228 2026-06-08
Slave Lake
Town
Community Standards Bylaw 07-2022 standards: Prohibits nuisance, unsightly, or untidy conditions including junked vehicles, refuse, uncut grass, weeds, visible appliances, or unordered building materials. · enforcement: Compliance notice may be issued. Town may remedy condition and invoice owner; unpaid costs become debt or special assessment on property tax. 2026-06-08
Smoky Lake
Town
01-2024 Community Standards Bylaw standards: Prohibits nuisance or unsightly conditions including accumulation of materials, loose litter, unkept grass in excess of twenty (20) centimeters, offensive odours, and significant deterioration of buildings. · enforcement: Written order to remedy; Town may take action at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to tax roll. 2026-06-08
South View
Summer Village
Unsightly and Untidy Premises Bylaw 122 2026-06-08
Spring Lake
Village
ByLaw #310 - Unsightly Bylaw 2026-06-08
Spruce Grove
City
Community Standards Bylaw No. C-1312-24 (consolidated, as amended by C-1358-24)
adopted 2024-07-01
2026-08-23
Starland County
Municipal District
Bylaw 2003 Hamlet Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 2026-06-08
Stettler
Town
Nuisance Bylaw (1945-07) standards: Accumulation of refuse, abandoned vehicles/equipment, grass over twenty (20) centimeters, hazardous materials, vegetation interfering with utilities, failure to maintain reasonable state of repair, or hazards. · enforcement: Order to remedy contravention; Town may cleanup at owner's cost; costs added to tax roll or collected as civil debt; fines per Schedule "A". 2026-06-08
Stirling
Village
Bylaw 545 – Dangerous and Unsightly Premises standards: Premises not keeping with surrounding standards, including grass >20cm, noxious weeds, inoperative equipment, >2 unregistered vehicles, rubbish accumulation, unordered building materials, unrepaired structures, or garbage on highways. · enforcement: Order to remedy issued; Village may perform work and charge owner; unpaid costs added to property taxes; violation ticket may be issued. 2026-06-08
Stony Plain
Town
Community Standards Bylaw standards: Nuisance or Unsightly conditions on premises, property, or buildings, including excessive accumulation, derelict vehicles, unkempt grass, or structural deterioration. · enforcement: Written order to remedy required; if non-compliant, Town performs work at owner's expense, with costs billed or charged against the property. 2026-06-08
Strathcona County
Specialized Municipality
Bylaw 57-2022 Community Standards Bylaw standards: Owner must not cause or allow property to be unsightly to extent that detrimentally affects repose, amenities, use, value, or enjoyment of surrounding lands · enforcement: Written Order to remedy contravention; if non-compliant, County may clean up unsightly premises; fines $240 municipal tag, up to $1000 violation ticket 2026-06-08
Sunset Point
Summer Village
Bylaw 140 — Unsightly Property standards: Unsightly or untidy property, uncut grass, weeds, interfering trees, rubbish accumulation, pests, or ruinous buildings dangerous to public safety and health. · enforcement: Issue warning or order to rectify within fifteen (15) days; Village may perform work and charge costs as debt or taxes. 2026-06-08
Taber
Town
Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 20-2022
adopted 2022-01-01
2026-06-08
Three Hills
Town
Community Standards - Bylaw 1453-20 standards: Owner shall not permit Premises to become Unsightly, characterized by lack of maintenance, excessive accumulation of waste, inoperative vehicles, or uncut grass or excessive weeds. 2026-06-08
Two Hills
Town
2018-978 Unsightly & Dangerous Premises Bylaw standards: Prohibited conditions include nuisances (uncut grass, weeds, smoke, dust, garbage, wrecked vehicles), waste accumulation, buildings in disrepair, and dangers to public safety. · enforcement: Town issues Direction Notice; if non-compliant by deadline, Town may do work at owner's cost plus admin fee, recover as debt or tax charge, or prosecute. 2026-06-08
Val Quentin
Summer Village
Bylaw 283-22 Community Standards Bylaw 2026-06-08
Valleyview
Town
Community Standards Bylaw #2023-11
adopted 2023-09-11
standards: Property showing serious disregard for maintenance, including excessive accumulation of material, garbage, derelict vehicles, grass higher than 15 centimetres (6 inches), or failure to maintain reasonable state of repair. · enforcement: Compliance Order issued; if failed, Town may cleanup and recover costs as debt or tax; fines liable upon conviction. 2026-06-08
Vauxhall
Town
Public Nuisances, Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 908-16
adopted 2016-11-07
standards: Unsightly means land or improvements which show signs of disregard for general maintenance or upkeep, including excessive accumulation, litter, derelict vehicles, or graffiti. · enforcement: Written order to remedy, Municipal Violation Ticket, court proceedings, penalties per Schedule A, or MGA sections 545/546 remedies. 2026-06-08
Veteran
Village
#555-23 Unsightly Premises Bylaw standards: Prohibited: grass/weeds >7 inches, litter/debris accumulation, animal excrement, dilapidated structures, >1 unregistered vehicle, RV in front yard except on approved driveway · enforcement: Verbal/written warning, violation tag or ticket, Order to remedy; non-compliance allows Village to execute order at owner's cost, expenses added to tax roll 2026-06-08
Viking
Town
Derelict Properties Bylaw 2025-730
+1 more
standards: A person shall not cause or permit to exist unsightliness or a nuisance with respect to any building or land they own or occupy. · enforcement: property owner shall; (i) remedy the deficiencies... or (ii) remove or demolish the building · standards: Premises shall not be unsightly, untidy or nuisance condition, including rubbish, inoperative vehicles, dilapidated structures, unsafe excavations, overgrown weeds, or interfering trees. 2026-06-08
Vilna
Village
Community Standards Bylaw #492-12
adopted 2012-11-19
standards: Prohibits nuisance or unsightly conditions showing serious disregard for maintenance, including excessive accumulation, litter, unkempt grass, odors, or significant deterioration of buildings. · enforcement: Order to remedy. Village may undertake work at owner's expense; costs become a lien against the land collected like taxes. 2026-06-08
Vulcan County
Municipal District
Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw standards: Prohibits unsafe, nuisance, or unsightly premises including rubbish, derelict vehicles, vegetation, deteriorated buildings, and industrial fluids. · enforcement: Remedial Order, Violation Ticket, County cleanup at owner's cost added to tax roll, fines not exceeding $10,000. 2026-06-08
Wainwright
Town
Unsightly Premises, Nuisance, Noise, Loitering, Panhandling and Public Disturbance Bylaw; Bylaw 2022-06 standards: Property must not be a nuisance or unsightly condition, including failure to cut grass, accumulation of dilapidated vehicles or rubbish, significant physical deterioration, or serious disregard for maintenance. · enforcement: Peace officer may order remedy; Town may abate prohibition at owner's expense; contravention is an offence liable for penalty per Schedule A. 2026-06-08
Wembley
Town
Unsightly Premises Bylaw 695 standards: Premises characterized by visual evidence of lack of general maintenance and upkeep by excessive accumulation of rubbish, vehicles, equipment, or materials. · enforcement: Town Administrator may issue Clean Up Order; if not complied with, Town may carry out actions and charge costs against owner or property as taxes. 2026-06-08
West Cove
Summer Village
Unsightly Premises Bylaw 431-16 standards: No nuisances, unsightly premises, scrap metal, derelict vehicles, front yard storage in residential zones, heavy equipment storage/repair, safety hazard structures, or failure to maintain Good Repair · enforcement: CAO may issue written order to remedy, stop, remove or demolish; Village may act at Owner's expense if non-compliant; fines from $150 minimum 2026-06-08
Wetaskiwin
City
Community Standards Bylaw No. 2069-24 - Nuisance, Unsightly and Untidy Lands (Part 14)
adopted 2024-04-22
2026-08-23
Wheatland County
Municipal District
Nuisance and Unsightly Property Bylaw 2021-18 standards: Owner shall not allow Property to constitute a Nuisance, Unsafe Condition, or Unsightly Property showing neglect or excessive accumulation. · enforcement: County may issue Remedial Order; if non-compliant, County may take action at owner's expense and add costs to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Whispering Hills
Summer Village
112-14 Unsightly Premises Bylaw standards: Prohibits nuisances including excessive accumulation, damaged vehicles, weeds over 20cm, odours, building damage, graffiti, rot, uncovered waste bins, and unsecured appliances. · enforcement: Administrator may order remedy; Village may take action if non-compliant; fines up to $10,000. 2026-06-08
White Sands
Summer Village
Community Standards Bylaw (223-26) standards: No Owner shall allow Property to become unsightly or nuisance, including waste, dilapidated materials, excessive vegetation, pests, odours, disrepair, unsightly vehicles, or visible graffiti. · enforcement: Designated Officer may issue notice to remedy; if failed, Village may carry out work and recover costs, including adding to tax roll. 2026-06-08
Whitecourt
Town
Bylaw 1475 Community Standards Bylaw standards: Failure to cut grass, weeds, or landscaping; accumulation of materials creating odours or pests; storage of discarded furniture, appliances, scrap; disrepair of siding, buildings, or fences. · enforcement: CAO may cause work to be done to remedy condition; cost charged to owner, recovered as debt or taxes. 2026-06-08
Yellowstone
Summer Village
Untidy & Unsightly Bylaw (Bylaw 82) 2026-06-08

Nothing on file for property maintenance

Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.

Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (149) — Airdrie, Andrew, Argentia Beach, Athabasca County, Barrhead, Bassano, Beaver County, Bentley, Betula Beach, Birch Cove, Birchcliff, Bittern Lake, Blackfalds, Bon Accord, Bondiss, Bonnyville Beach, Bowden, Boyle, Brazeau County, Burnstick Lake, Calmar, Camrose, Camrose County, Canmore, Cardston County, Carstairs, Castor, Champion, Chipman, Clear Hills County, Clearwater County, Coronation, County of Barrhead No. 11, County of Forty Mile No. 8, County of Minburn No. 27, County of Northern Lights, County of St. Paul No. 19, County of Stettler No. 6, County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, Crossfield, Crystal Springs, Daysland, Didsbury, Donnelly, Eckville, Edberg, Edgerton, Elk Point, Elnora, Fairview, Falher, Foothills County, Foremost, Forestburg, Ghost Lake, Glendon, Glenwood, Golden Days, Grandview, Grimshaw, Half Moon Bay, Hay Lakes, Hinton, Hughenden, Innisfail, Innisfree, Irma, Irricana, Island Lake, Itaska Beach, Kapasiwin, Lakeview, Lamont, Lamont County, Larkspur, Leduc County, Lloydminster, Ma-Me-O Beach, Mackenzie County, Magrath, Millet, Morrin, Municipal District of Acadia No. 34, Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8, Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87, Municipal District of Fairview No. 136, Municipal District of Greenview No. 16, Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124, Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17, Municipal District of Peace No. 135, Municipal District of Provost No. 52, Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66, Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130, Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133, Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61, Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26, Nanton, Nobleford, Norglenwold, Norris Beach, Northern Sunrise County, Olds, Paradise Valley, Parkland County, Peace River, Pelican Narrows, Pincher Creek, Point Alison, Ponoka, Ponoka County, Poplar Bay, Rimbey, Rocky View County, Rosalind, Saddle Hills County, Sexsmith, Silver Beach, Smoky Lake County, South Baptiste, Spirit River, St. Albert, St. Paul, Standard, Stavely, Strathmore, Sturgeon County, Sunbreaker Cove, Sundance Beach, Sundre, Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach, Swan Hills, Sylvan Lake, Thorhild County, Thorsby, Tofield, Trochu, Vegreville, Vermilion, Waiparous, Warburg, Warner, Waskatenau, West Baptiste, Westlock, Westlock County, Woodlands County, Yellowhead County, Youngstown.

No bylaws published online (4, verified negatives) — Bawlf, Breton, County of Newell, Municipal District of Taber.

Unconfirmed (2, leads but nothing verified) — Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Vulcan.

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