What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Standards: Causing or permitting a Nuisance on owned/occupied Land or public areas; includes unsanitary conditions, loud noise, noxious business, and unauthorized camping. Enforcement: Written Nuisance Abatement Order issued; on non-compliance City abates at Person's expense; costs recoverable as debt or added to property taxes.
| standards | Causing or permitting a Nuisance on owned/occupied Land or public areas; includes unsanitary conditions, loud noise, noxious business, and unauthorized camping. | Part 2; "cause or permit a Nuisance on Land" |
| enforcement | Written Nuisance Abatement Order issued; on non-compliance City abates at Person's expense; costs recoverable as debt or added to property taxes. | s. 4.2, s. 4.5, s. 5.2 |
Authorises abatement of nuisances and unsightly premises and recovery of associated costs.
| standards | No refuse, derelict vehicles, noxious weeds, destructive insects, yard waste outdoors; no graffiti; no overgrown grasses (>20cm); no dilapidated fences/structures; no litter. | s. 9, s. 13, s. 17, s. 19 |
| enforcement | Inspector issues Weeds, Grass and Litter Order (7 days to comply) or Clean Up Order (30 days); on default Municipality enters and remedies at owner's cost plus 15% admin fee; unpaid costs recoverable as property taxes in arrears. | s. 20, s. 21(f), s. 23, s. 24(g), s. 29 |
Establishes minimum property maintenance and standards to prevent unsightly premises.