Property maintenance — Oak Bay, British Columbia

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

District Municipality of Oak Bay has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Hazardous Tree and Shrub Bylaw 3829 adopted bylaw
standards private trees, shrubs, and hedges on property adjoining a highway must be trimmed to prevent safety hazards, damage to roadway or utilities, or obstruction to public use s.2
enforcement notice served by corporation; if non-compliance within 5 days, corporation trims at owner's expense; costs added to taxes as arrears if unpaid by December 31 s.3, s.10, s.12
scout note

Requires removal or remediation of hazardous trees and shrubs on private property in Oak Bay.

Rubbish and Weeds Bylaw 3938 adopted bylaw

Requires removal of rubbish, refuse, and noxious weeds from properties in the District of Oak Bay.

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