What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Mission, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-26. Standards: No Owner or Occupier shall cause or permit Refuse to collect or accumulate on or around Land, or Land to become or remain an Unsightly Property. Enforcement: Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue written notice to comply; on failure, City may enter and remove at owner/occupier cost.
Good Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2015 (consolidated)
adopted bylaw
standards
No Owner or Occupier shall cause or permit Refuse to collect or accumulate on or around Land, or Land to become or remain an Unsightly Property.
s. 12.1, 12.2
enforcement
Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue written notice to comply; on failure, City may enter and remove at owner/occupier cost.
s. 23.5, 23.6
scout note
s.12: no refuse or unsightly property, overflowing containers, noxious weeds; s.12.9 lawn max 25 cm (10 in); s.13 demolition debris removed within 2 weeks; s.14 no derelict vehicles; s.23.2/23.6 City may do the work at owner's cost, recoverable as property taxes. Also noise part.