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

Property maintenance — Port Hardy, British Columbia: District of Port Hardy Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 10-2008 (consolidated Dec 2021)

In the District Municipality of Port Hardy, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by District of Port Hardy Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 10-2008 (consolidated Dec 2021), verified 2026-10-26. Standards: Accumulation of water, rubbish or noxious, offensive or unwholesome matter on premises; property untidy/unsightly by filth, discarded material or rubbish.

District of Port Hardy Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 10-2008 (consolidated Dec 2021) adopted bylaw

standards	Accumulation of water, rubbish or noxious, offensive or unwholesome matter on premises; property untidy/unsightly by filth, discarded material or rubbish.	s. 3(a); s. 4(a)
enforcement	If an owner fails to comply with a notice, the District may enter and remove accumulations or clear the property at the owner's expense; unpaid charges may be added to taxes as arrears. Council may also make a declaration, and the District may affect compliance at the defaulting owner's cost.	s. 11

scout note

Prohibits unsightly accumulations of filth, discarded materials, rubbish, graffiti, brush, grass and weeds; notice, cleanup at owner's cost added to taxes with $50 admin fee; fines from $100/day for continuing offence.