Property maintenance — Montrose, British Columbia

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

The Village of Montrose, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village of Montrose Good Neighbour Bylaw #779, 2024, verified 2026-10-26.

Village of Montrose Good Neighbour Bylaw #779, 2024 adopted bylaw
standards Unsightly property; accumulations of water, filth, rubbish, demolition waste, discarded materials, dead vegetation, noxious weeds; derelict vehicles in public view; offensive materials. s. 5.2, s. 5.5(a)-(e)
enforcement Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue an order to comply (14 days; 10 days for s. 5.3); if not remedied, Village may enter and effect compliance at the expense of the owner. s. 12.2, s. 12.5
scout note

s.5: no unsightly property; bans accumulations of filth, rubbish, demolition waste, dead vegetation/noxious weeds, derelict vehicles in public view, vehicle parts, building materials >15 days without permit; s.6 boulevard grass trimmed; s.12.5 Village may do the work at owner's expense, unpaid costs added to taxes. Replaced Noise Bylaw #531 and Unsightly Bylaw #651.

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