Property maintenance — Dawson, Yukon

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

City of Dawson has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-04.

Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 07-03 (as amended by 08-04) adopted bylaw
standards No untidy/unsightly land from graffiti or accumulation of lumber, paper, appliances, tires, scrap metal, waste; no junked vehicles; no dilapidated buildings; no open excavations Part II ss. 1-7
enforcement Bylaw officer written order to remedy within specified time; if non-compliant, City does work at owner's expense, recoverable by civil action or added to tax roll Part IV ss. 4, 7, 9
fine range up to $2,000 (Criminal Code) or $500 (Summary Convictions Act); continuing offence up to $500/day Part IV s. 11(2)
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City of Dawson bylaw regulating proper maintenance of property and abatement of nuisances affecting neighbourhood safety, health, welfare and amenity. As amended by Bylaw 08-04.

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