What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
Rural Municipality of Rural Municipality of Springfield has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-10.
| standards | Deposit, park, stand or store an Abandoned or Derelict Motor Vehicle on a street, boulevard, public property, or private property without permission. | s. 6, s. 12 |
| enforcement | Officer may take vehicle into custody. Costs chargeable to the owner. Enforced via administrative Penalty Notice. | s. 7, s. 8, s. 16 |
Adopted RM of Springfield bylaw regulating the parking and storing of abandoned and derelict vehicles. Opened/OCR-confirmed.
| standards | Prohibits rubbish, unsafe structures, unsightly property, outdoor appliance storage, nuisance weeds, and unsightly grass growth on property. | s. 5 |
| enforcement | Municipality may issue Order to Remedy a Contravention; if non-compliant, Municipality may remedy at owner's expense; costs owed as lien; offences subject to fines. | s. 13(i)(ii), s. 21, s. 24, s. 27 |
Adopted RM of Springfield bylaw to maintain property and regulate unsightly property within the municipality. Opened/OCR-confirmed.