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

Property maintenance — Langley, British Columbia: Township of Langley Community Standards Bylaw 2019 No. 5448

In the District Municipality of Langley, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Township of Langley Community Standards Bylaw 2019 No. 5448, verified 2026-10-26. Enforcement: A person who contravenes commits an offence and is liable to a fine under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703; each day is a separate offence.

Township of Langley Community Standards Bylaw 2019 No. 5448 adopted bylaw

standards	Unsightly property; cut vegetation, firewood, dirt piles, compost; construction material over 15 days unless not visible; Discarded Materials unless in closed Building; leaning/collapsed fence; vehicle on front yard landscape visible.	s. 3.1(a)-(f)
enforcement	A person who contravenes commits an offence and is liable to a fine under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703; each day is a separate offence.	s. 12.1-12.2

scout note

Part 3 bans letting property become unsightly: accumulated rubbish, discarded materials, wrecked vehicles or leaning/collapsed fences. Part 4 caps grass and weeds at 20 cm except on agricultural land. Part 5 requires graffiti to be removed; Part 7 requires abandoned properties to be secured. Fines under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw.