Property maintenance — Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

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

The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Derelict Vehicle By-Law No. 2770; Untidy and Unsightly Premises By-Law No. 2769, verified 2026-08-23.

Derelict Vehicle By-Law No. 2770 adopted bylaw

Prohibits derelict/unlicensed vehicles parked or left on private property without the owner's consent; lets the RM notify, impound and, after 30 days, dispose of the vehicle and recover costs from the registered owner; fines up to $20/day.

Untidy and Unsightly Premises By-Law No. 2769 adopted bylaw

Prohibits untidy/unsightly premises within 500 feet of a highway (ashes, junk, rubbish, abandoned machinery/vehicles, unscreened construction debris); the RM can order cleanup and, on non-compliance, remove the material and charge the cost to the owner's taxes.

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