Property maintenance — Sidney, British Columbia

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

Town of Sidney has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Nuisance Bylaw No. 1942 adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits water, rubbish or unsightly matter to collect or accumulate in, on, under or around a parcel owned, used or occupied by him or her. s. 4.9(b)
enforcement Town may enter and correct default at expense of owner or occupier, recover costs as debt, or person liable to fine not exceeding $10,000.00. s. 9.1, s. 11.1
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Prohibits nuisances on private property within the Town of Sidney.

Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 2100 adopted bylaw
standards Owners prohibited from allowing property to become unsightly via accumulation of discarded materials, unlicensed vehicles, long grass, graffiti, garbage, or building materials without permit. s. 1.1; s. 2.1
enforcement Removal Order issued; Town may enter and remove items upon default; costs recovered as debt or added to taxes; fines not less than $100.00 and not more than $10,000.00. s. 5.1; s. 6.1; s. 6.2; s. 7.1
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Defines and prohibits unsightly premises and regulates property maintenance standards in Sidney.

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