Property maintenance — Bathurst, New Brunswick

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

City of Bathurst has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-07.

By-Law No. 2019-05 — Dangerous or Unsightly Premises By-Law / Arrêté No 2019-05 sur les lieux dangereux ou inesthétiques adopted bylaw
standards No person shall permit premises to be unsightly by allowing ashes, junk, rubbish, refuse, wood shavings, derelict vehicles, or dilapidated buildings; or permit buildings to become a public safety hazard due to vacancy or dilapidation. s. 4(1), s. 4(2), s. 4(3)
enforcement Officer issues written notice to remedy; if not complied with, City may clean, repair, or demolish at owner's cost, which becomes a debt due to the City and a lien on the property. s. 5(1), s. 10(1), s. 10(3), s. 15(1)
scout note

Requires City of Bathurst property owners to keep premises free from dangerous or unsightly conditions, including vacant/unoccupied buildings. Enacted (corporate seal affixed) October 21, 2019.

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