What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
Municipality of Municipality of WestLake – Gladstone has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.
| standards | Properties must not be unsightly, depreciate vicinity value, accumulate rubbish, harbor pests, pose safety hazards, or have untrimmed vegetation. | s. 4; s. 5(1); s. 6(1); s. 7(1); s. 8(1) |
| enforcement | Municipality may issue order to remedy, impose fines, or take necessary action to remedy contravention pursuant to General Enforcement Bylaw. | s. 9(3); s. 9(5); s. 9(7) |
Regulates nuisances and unsightly property conditions.
| standards | Vacant buildings not complying with Schedule "A" maintenance standards, including unsightly exterior features, rubbish, garbage, unsafe conditions, or failure to secure openings. | Section 5; Schedule "A" 3(a), 17(a) |
| enforcement | Order to Maintain issued; municipality may correct non-conformance at owner's cost collected as tax; prosecute offences up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500); or apply for title transfer. | Section 18(2), 20(1), 28(1), 29(1) |
Regulates derelict buildings in WestLake-Gladstone.