Property maintenance — Merritt, British Columbia

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

The City of Merritt, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2387, 2024 (consolidated Aug 31, 2026) - Part III Property Maintenance, verified 2026-10-26.

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2387, 2024 (consolidated Aug 31, 2026) - Part III Property Maintenance adopted bylaw
standards No owner/occupier shall cause/permit Property to become/remain Unsightly, including unsanitary conditions, standing water, Noxious Weeds, graffiti, more than two unlicensed motor vehicles, vehicle parts, infestations. s. 10.1; s. 10.2
enforcement Bylaw Services Officer may issue a compliance order; if not complied with, City may enter and carry out work at the cost of the defaulting owner or occupier, with costs added to property taxes. s. 15.1; s. 15.2(e)
scout note

Part III s.10: property must not be Unsightly; bans unsanitary accumulations, standing water, noxious weeds, graffiti, >2 unlicensed vehicles, vehicle parts, >1 RV per dwelling, infestations. Part IV compliance orders and cost recovery; fines $100-$10,000.

City of Merritt Good Neighbour Bylaw 2387, 2024

Part III s.10: no property may become unsightly; bans unsanitary accumulations, standing water, noxious weeds, graffiti, more than two unlicensed vehicles, vehicle-parts accumulation; rubbish removal rules; Part IV s.16-17: City may do remedial work and invoice owner/occupant at actual cost. Part II regulates noise.

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