What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta, property maintenance rules are set by Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 3117 (amended by No. 4735), verified 2026-09-27. Standards: Property must not be unsightly (detrimental due to condition, e.g., weeds, garbage, disrepair). Structures must be kept in Reasonable State of Repair. Enforcement: City may issue Order. City may take actions to deal with condition and collect unpaid costs/expenses incurred.
| standards | Property must not be unsightly (detrimental due to condition, e.g., weeds, garbage, disrepair). Structures must be kept in Reasonable State of Repair. | s. 3(1), s. 3(2), s. 4(1) |
| enforcement | City may issue Order. City may take actions to deal with condition and collect unpaid costs/expenses incurred. | s. 6, s. 7 |
Promotes property maintenance standards and addresses unsightly conditions within the City of Medicine Hat; last amended May 6, 2024.