What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the District Municipality of Squamish, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by District of Squamish Unsightly Premises and Objectionable Situations Bylaw No. 1868, 2005 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-26. Enforcement: District may carry out work necessary to comply at owner/occupier expense and recover costs as debt or like property taxes.
District of Squamish Unsightly Premises and Objectionable Situations Bylaw No. 1868, 2005 (consolidated)
adopted bylaw
standards
refuse, garbage, or other noxious, offensive, or unwholesome material; water; unsanitary conditions; noxious weeds; safety-hazard trees/growths; graffiti; unsightly conditions
s. 2(a)-(g)
enforcement
District may carry out work necessary to comply at owner/occupier expense and recover costs as debt or like property taxes.
s. 4
scout note
Owners/occupiers must not permit accumulated refuse, standing water, unsanitary conditions, noxious weeds, hazardous trees, graffiti or unsightly conditions (s.2-3); District may clean up at owner cost (s.4).