What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
Town of Altona has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-10.
| standards | Prohibits parking derelict vehicles on public or private property without licence. Derelict vehicles are unmovable, unlawful to drive, or parked >30 days (private) or >24 hours (public). | section 2; m) |
| enforcement | Vehicle may be removed, impounded, or disposed of if unclaimed. Costs for removal/impoundment added to property taxes if unpaid. Offenders liable for fines. | paragraph 4; 11. |
Town of Altona by-law regulating the parking and storage of derelict vehicles.
| standards | Rubbish, garbage, debris, wrecked vehicles, unsafe structures, hazards, stored appliances, weeds, or grass/vegetation length deemed unsightly. | s. 2(1) |
| enforcement | Town may undertake remediation at expense of Owner, collected as tax; contravention is an offence liable to a fine. | s. 3(1)(b)(ii), s. 3(7), s. 3(8) |
Town of Altona by-law regulating property condition and maintenance and vacant/derelict buildings.