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

Property maintenance — Cumberland, British Columbia: Community Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 1210, 2024 (Division 4 Unsightly Property)

The Village of Cumberland, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Community Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 1210, 2024 (Division 4 Unsightly Property), verified 2026-10-26.

Community Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 1210, 2024 (Division 4 Unsightly Property) adopted bylaw

standards	Property must not become or remain UNSIGHTLY; no unsanitary conditions, rubbish accumulation, stagnant water, noxious weeds, uncontrolled growth/dead vegetation, infestations, overflowing rubbish, graffiti, or derelict vehicle storage on landscaped areas.	s. 4.1, s. 4.2
enforcement	Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a COMPLIANCE ORDER; if obligations are not performed, Village may enter and bring compliance at owner/occupier cost, invoiced as ABATEMENT FEES.	s. 6.1, s. 6.4, s. 6.5

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Prohibits unsightly property: rubbish accumulation, derelict vehicles, graffiti; compliance orders, abatement at owner's cost; fines $2,000 first, $5,000 repeat, max $10,000.