Sets minimum community standards for property maintenance, prohibiting unsightly premises, nuisances, and safety hazards.
Property maintenance — Lacombe County, Alberta
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipal District of Lacombe County, Alberta, property maintenance rules are set by Community Standards Bylaw 1287/18 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Standards: Grass exceeding 10 cm in height on lands or boulevards. Trees or shrubs overhanging highways interfering with use, sight lines, visibility, or access. Enforcement: Enforcement Order pursuant to Municipal Government Act. Fine upon summary conviction per Schedule "A". Violation Tag or Violation Ticket may be issued.
| standards | Grass exceeding 10 cm in height on lands or boulevards. Trees or shrubs overhanging highways interfering with use, sight lines, visibility, or access. | s. 3.1, s. 3.2, s. 4.1 |
| enforcement | Enforcement Order pursuant to Municipal Government Act. Fine upon summary conviction per Schedule "A". Violation Tag or Violation Ticket may be issued. | s. 5.1, s. 5.2, Schedule "A", s. 6.1, s. 7.1 |
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Requires property owners to maintain grass and tree trimming on private property to prevent overgrowth and unsightly conditions.