Prohibits accumulating junk/debris/dead animals/malodorous matter or vermin on private or public property; bans unregistered vehicle 'carcasses' left 7+ months; requires cutting ragweed and grass over 30cm, removing dead/dangerous trees, and maintaining sidewalks and curb strips.
Property maintenance — Shawinigan, Quebec
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
The Town of Shawinigan, Quebec has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Règlement SH-1, Titre 9 – Nuisances, Chapitres 9.2 & 9.7 (Propriété privée/publique; Arbres et herbes); Règlement SH-202 – Règlement sur la construction, l'entretien et l'occupation des bâtiments, verified 2026-08-23.
Sets building construction, maintenance and occupancy standards city-wide, requiring owners to keep structures safe, weatherproof and free of disrepair; the city's basis for acting against dilapidated or dangerous buildings.