Property maintenance — Port McNeill, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Port McNeill, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Bylaw No. 571.1, 2006 - Regulation of Miscellaneous Nuisances (Nuisance Bylaw), verified 2026-10-26. Enforcement: Town may order removal/trimming and enter to effect remedy at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to taxes.

Bylaw No. 571.1, 2006 - Regulation of Miscellaneous Nuisances (Nuisance Bylaw) adopted bylaw
standards Unsightly parcels; building material, unregistered/incapable vehicles, water/filth/rubbish/garbage, graffiti, brush/trees/noxious weeds, noxious insects, obstructions. s. 3
enforcement Town may order removal/trimming and enter to effect remedy at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to taxes. s. 3(h)(i)-(ii); s. 4(b); s. 5(b)
scout note

s.3 bars unsightly parcels: accumulations of building material (without permit), unlicensed or inoperable vehicles, rubbish, scrap and uncontained garbage; owners must clear brush and noxious weeds when directed; Town may enter and remedy at owner's cost, unpaid costs added to taxes. s.2 also regulates noise (10 p.m.-7 a.m. limits).

Bylaws (Town of Port McNeill page)

Bylaw list; only candidate for unsightly premises is Nuisance Bylaw 571.1, 2006 (already queued as known_candidate_doc); no newer stand-alone unsightly/property maintenance bylaw listed.

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