Escalation tool used when standard nuisance enforcement is ineffective: lets the City order a property owner/occupant to fix a problem property and enter to carry out the work at the owner's cost if they don't comply.
Property maintenance — Courtenay, British Columbia
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
The City of Courtenay, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 2987, 2019; Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw No. 2804, 2014, verified 2026-08-23.
Prohibits letting property become unsightly (filth, rubbish, graffiti, unroadworthy/junk vehicles); owner must remove on notice or City removes at owner's expense, added to property taxes if unpaid. Also covers fences, boulevards, noxious weeds.