Property maintenance — Cranbrook, British Columbia

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

The City of Cranbrook, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 4206, 2025 (consolidated to Jul 27, 2026), verified 2026-10-26.

Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 4206, 2025 (consolidated to Jul 27, 2026) adopted bylaw
standards Property must not become or remain unsightly; no garbage/rubbish/discarded materials, unkempt vegetation over 30 cm, >1 visible derelict vehicle, noxious weeds, or graffiti. s. 3.1, s. 3.2
enforcement Bylaw Services Officer may issue a written notice ordering remedial requirements; if not completed within 21 days, City or agents may enter at owner/occupier expense and complete them, with costs a debt due and collectible as property taxes if unpaid. s. 4.2, s. 4.6, s. 4.7, s. 4.8
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Prohibits unsightly property (s.3): accumulations of rubbish/discarded materials, unkempt vegetation over 30 cm, more than one visible derelict vehicle, noxious weeds, graffiti. Remedial notice gives 21 days, then the City cleans up at owner's cost, collectable as taxes (s.4). Fines $500-$50,000 (s.5.5).

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