Property maintenance — Spallumcheen, British Columbia

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

The District Municipality of Spallumcheen, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 1710 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-26.

Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 1710 (consolidated) adopted bylaw
standards No owner or occupier shall permit property to become or remain unsightly, including dilapidated fences, strewn materials, unenclosed vehicles, rubbish, outdoor furniture, weeds, and graffiti. s. 3
enforcement Authorized Person may issue notice to remove/clear unsightly materials within specified time; on failure, Township may enter and effect compliance at expense of non-compliant person, with unpaid costs added to property taxes. s. 5; s. 6(a)-(b)
scout note

Prohibits unsightly real property: rubbish, strewn materials, stored furniture/appliances, unenclosed vehicles, nuisance weeds, overgrown landscaping, graffiti. Exempts normal farm practices. Notice of non-compliance (s.5), cleanup at owner cost; fine up to $2,000. Consolidated through Bylaw 1834, 2012.

Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw 2073, 2022

Regulates abatement of nuisances and lets the Township do the work and recover costs from the owner as a debt.

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