Property maintenance — Gibsons, British Columbia

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

The Town of Gibsons, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 780, 1995 (consolidated Nov 2021, to 780-04), verified 2026-10-26.

Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 780, 1995 (consolidated Nov 2021, to 780-04) adopted bylaw
standards No unsightly property; no accumulations of water, filth, rubbish, noxious matter, discarded articles or fallen fruit; no graffiti; control dust; remove brush, weeds, insects. s. 2.3.3, s. 2.3.4, s. 2.3.5, s. 3.1.1, s. 3.2, s. 3.4, s. 3.5, s. 3.6
enforcement Written notice to comply within 21 days; on failure, Town may enter and remove offending materials, growths or infestations at the person's expense; unpaid costs may be added to property taxes. s. 4.1, s. 4.2
scout note

Required standards for property maintenance and anti-littering. Owners/occupiers must not let property be unsightly: building material piles, derelict vehicles/appliances, rubbish, fallen fruit, outdoor accumulations; must clear brush, noxious weeds, graffiti, dust. Town may clean up after notice (s.4).

Bylaw Enforcement - Town of Gibsons

Town page: unsightly properties complaints go to the Bylaw Officer / complaint form.

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