Property maintenance — Valemount, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Valemount, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 702, 2013, verified 2026-10-26. Enforcement: Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue penalty; Village may take action to fulfill order and recover costs from owner/occupier.

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 702, 2013 adopted bylaw
standards Noxious/offensive material, unsightly property, graffiti, refuse, derelict vehicles, water accumulation, unsanitary conditions, grasses/weeds over 20.32 cm, noxious weeds, safety-hazard growths, buildings missing surface coverings without permit. s. 4.1–4.12
enforcement Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue penalty; Village may take action to fulfill order and recover costs from owner/occupier. s. 6.2–6.3
scout note

Owners must not let property become unsightly or accumulate refuse, junk or derelict vehicles (max two visible if only unlicensed); grass and weeds max 20.32 cm (8 in.); no noxious weeds, standing water, unsanitary conditions, hazardous trees or buildings missing siding without a permit (s.4). On default the Village does the work and recovers the cost (s.6.3).

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: https://valemount.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Property maintenance across British Columbia · Property maintenance in other municipalities