Property maintenance — Summerside, Prince Edward Island
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, standards: No unsightly/dangerous/hazardous/fire-hazard property; grass maintained at 20 cm or less (except agricultural/parkland/trails/ditches); kept free of fire/health/accident hazards, litter and heavy undergrowth; enforcement: Inspector issues Notice (compliance <=30 days); on non-compliance Council may by resolution authorize entry to do the work; costs charged to owner as municipal lien. Source: Dangerous, Hazardous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw CS-11, verified 2026-08-23.
Dangerous, Hazardous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw CS-11
adopted bylaw
standards
No unsightly/dangerous/hazardous/fire-hazard property; grass maintained at 20 cm or less (except agricultural/parkland/trails/ditches); kept free of fire/health/accident hazards, litter and heavy undergrowth
s. 6.1, 6.3, 6.4
enforcement
Inspector issues Notice (compliance <=30 days); on non-compliance Council may by resolution authorize entry to do the work; costs charged to owner as municipal lien
s. 8.3, 9.1, 9.3
scout note
City of Summerside Dangerous, Hazardous and Unsightly Premises Bylaw #CS-11, enacted under s.180 Municipal Government Act. Lets the city act on dangerous/hazardous/unsightly properties. Scanned-image PDF; title and bylaw number confirmed via OCR of page 1.
The Unsightly Property Bylaw (CS-11)
adopted bylaw
Requires Summerside property owners to keep properties tidy, addressing excess trash/litter, fire/health/accident hazards, heavy undergrowth and disrepair; enforced on complaint, with a time period given to remedy violations.
Vacant Building Bylaw (CS-36)
adopted bylaw
Regulates vacant/unoccupied buildings within the City of Summerside, imposing requirements on owners to secure and maintain vacant structures.