Property maintenance — Pouce Coupe, British Columbia

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

The Village of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Property Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 1008, 2018, verified 2026-10-26.

Property Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 1008, 2018 adopted bylaw
standards Property must be clear of rubbish, debris, unsightly weeds, heavy undergrowth, grass longer than 20 cm, deep ruts, holes, wrecked vehicles, dog feces, and interior furniture outside. s. 5.44
enforcement Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a ticket or Order; if an Order is not complied with, the Village may take action under Community Charter s. 17 and recover costs, including administrative costs, from the owner or occupier. s. 12.2 and s. 12.3
scout note

Property maintenance and unsightly premises bylaw: s.5.44 yards kept free of rubbish, debris, unsightly weeds and grass longer than 20 cm; exterior building standards (Part 5); garbage disposal and cleanup (Part 7); Bylaw Officer may order repairs/clearing (min. 7 days), then Village does the work and recovers costs. Fines $100-$10,000.

Bylaw No. 588 - Property Maintenance and Noise

1991 Village bylaw: rubbish accumulation banned; Council may order removal of unsightly accumulations (building materials without permit, unlicensed vehicles, excess fuel, heavy equipment) and clean up at owner's cost; fences by highways max 1.5 m, no barbed wire (s.19); noise 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (s.31). Largely superseded by Bylaw 1008, 2018.

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