Property maintenance — Chilliwack, British Columbia

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

The City of Chilliwack, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Building Maintenance & Occupancy Standards Bylaw No. 3733; Vacant Buildings Minimum Maintenance Standards Bylaw 3988, verified 2026-08-28.

Building Maintenance & Occupancy Standards Bylaw No. 3733 adopted bylaw

standards	Yards free from rubbish/debris/noxious weeds; premises free of rodents/mould/dampness; structural soundness, safe egress, heating, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection maintained.	s. 1.1, s. 2.1, s. 2.2, s. 2.3, s. 2.4, Schedule "A"
enforcement	Inspector issues Order to Comply (within 14 days, or shorter if hazardous); City may enter and remediate at owner's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes; fines up to $10,000.	s. 11, s. 16, s. 17, s. 20

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Sets minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for buildings in Chilliwack to ensure safe and habitable conditions.

Vacant Buildings Minimum Maintenance Standards Bylaw 3988 adopted bylaw

standards	Allowing commercial, industrial, or multi-family buildings to stand vacant over 60 days without maintenance and security compliance.	s. 4, s. 5
enforcement	City may carry out work at Owner's cost added to tax roll; prosecution liable to penalty not more than $10,000.00.	s. 25, s. 26, s. 32

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Sets minimum maintenance standards for vacant buildings to prevent deterioration and unsightly conditions.

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