Property maintenance — Abbotsford, British Columbia

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

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

Good Neighbour Bylaw, 2003 No. 1256-2003 adopted bylaw
standards discarded materials stored outside; inoperable vehicles on landscaped area or dismantled vehicles; accumulation of building materials for more than 15 days without a building permit; uncontrolled/unmanaged vegetation; graffiti visible from public place; grass or weeds over 10 inches in height; noxious weeds; building or structure in disrepair; unsafe, rotting or leaning fences adjacent to a street ss.7, 8 — Unsightly Premises Prohibitions
enforcement compliance order issued; City may enter and carry out required work at defaulter's expense; costs recovered as debt or added to property tax roll ss.24, 25, 28 — Remedial Action and Cost Recovery
scout note

Regulates street nuisances, littering, graffiti, property maintenance and unsightly premises. Prohibits derelict vehicles, accumulation of rubbish, and overgrown vegetation above 250 mm.

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