Property maintenance — Telkwa, British Columbia

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

The Village of Telkwa, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008 (Consolidated), verified 2026-10-26.

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 587, 2008 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
standards Noxious/offensive/unwholesome material, unsightly property, graffiti, refuse, derelict vehicles, water accumulation, unsanitary conditions, noxious weeds, safety-hazard trees/growths. s. 4; s. 5; s. 6; s. 7; s. 8; s. 10; s. 11; s. 12; s. 13
enforcement Bylaw Enforcement Officer may by notice require compliance within a stated time; Council may issue written order; if not complied, Municipality may fulfill order and recover costs. s. 16; s. 17; s. 19
scout note

Owners must not let property become unsightly or accumulate refuse, junk, disused items or derelict vehicles (max two visible if only unlicensed); no standing water, unsanitary conditions, noxious weeds or hazardous trees (ss.4-13). After notice and a Council order, the Village does the work and recovers costs from the owner (ss.16-19). Fine up to $10,000.

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