What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Golden, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1287, 2011, verified 2026-09-24. Standards: Property must not be unsightly or accumulate rubbish, weeds, water. Limits apply to unlicensed or derelict vehicles. Grass height must not exceed 30 centimetres. Enforcement: Officer may issue order. Town may cleanup at owner's cost plus $100 per ten days admin charge. Costs collected as debt or taxes. Fine up to $10,000.
| standards | Property must not be unsightly or accumulate rubbish, weeds, water. Limits apply to unlicensed or derelict vehicles. Grass height must not exceed 30 centimetres. | s. 2(2); s. 3(4); s. 4(1)(a) |
| enforcement | Officer may issue order. Town may cleanup at owner's cost plus $100 per ten days admin charge. Costs collected as debt or taxes. Fine up to $10,000. | s. 5(2); s. 7(2); s. 7(3); s. 8(5) |
Establishes property maintenance standards to address unsightly premises in Golden.