Property maintenance — Sooke, British Columbia

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

District Municipality of Sooke has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Unsightly Premises and Objectionable Situations Bylaw No. 296 - Consolidated adopted bylaw
prohibited conditions refuse, garbage, noxious material accumulation; water accumulation; unsanitary conditions; noxious weeds; obstructive hedges/shrubs/trees; graffiti; unsightly conditions s.2
enforcement process owner/occupier given opportunity to appear before Council; District may carry out work at expense of owner, costs recoverable as debt or as property taxes s.4
cost recovery True s.4
fine range not more than $50,000.00 s.11
scout note

Regulates unsightly premises and objectionable situations in the District of Sooke.

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