Property maintenance — Viking, Alberta

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

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

Derelict Properties Bylaw 2025-730 adopted bylaw
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. s. 1
enforcement property owner shall; (i) remedy the deficiencies... or (ii) remove or demolish the building s. 10
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Addresses derelict, abandoned, and deteriorated properties, requiring owners to remediate or remove unsafe structures.

Nuisance or Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2018-665 and Amendment 2019-685 adopted bylaw
standards Premises shall not be unsightly, untidy or nuisance condition, including rubbish, inoperative vehicles, dilapidated structures, unsafe excavations, overgrown weeds, or interfering trees. s. 3.1; s. 2(n); s. 3.4
enforcement Officer may issue Order to remedy. If not completed, Town may undertake actions and charge cost against person; if unpaid, charged against premises as taxes. s. 4.2(e); s. 4.3(e)
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Regulates nuisance conditions and unsightly premises, requiring property owners to maintain safe and tidy properties.

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