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

Property maintenance — Nakusp, British Columbia: Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated to Bylaw 753, 2025)

In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated to Bylaw 753, 2025), verified 2026-10-26. Enforcement: Violation notice may be served; owner must comply within 7 days. If not, Municipality may enter and clean up at owner's cost, recoverable as debt/taxes.

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated to Bylaw 753, 2025) adopted bylaw

standards	Owners/occupiers must not permit nuisance, unsightly property, accumulations of rubbish/offensive matter, dead vegetation, graffiti, derelict vehicles, or fire-prone combustible growth/materials.	s. 2.5; s. 2.6; s. 2.14
enforcement	Violation notice may be served; owner must comply within 7 days. If not, Municipality may enter and clean up at owner's cost, recoverable as debt/taxes.	s. 4.4; s. 4.7; s. 4.10(a), (c)-(d)

scout note

Part 2 s.2.6: no rubbish, offensive matter, unsightly property, dead vegetation/weeds or construction waste on property; boulevards kept trimmed and free of rubbish; s.2.14-2.15 (2025) combustible materials; violation notice gives 7 days, then Village may do the work at owner's cost, unpaid costs added to taxes. Also regulates noise.