Property maintenance — Keremeos, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Keremeos, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810, verified 2026-09-24. Compliance period days resident: 7. Compliance period days non resident: 10. Fine max: 10000.

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 810 adopted bylaw
prohibited conditions water/rubbish/noxious matter accumulating on real property, graffiti remaining on property, accumulation of dead vegetation/noxious weeds, storage of derelict vehicles outside enclosed building, filth/rubbish visible from highway or nearby property, untidy storage of building materials where construction not occurring, accumulation of motor vehicle parts s. 2.1, Schedule A (definition of Unsightly)
notice required yes s. 2.11–2.13
compliance period days resident 7 s. 2.14
compliance period days non resident 10 s. 2.14
municipality remediation authority yes s. 2.16(a)
cost recovery yes s. 2.16(a)
unpaid added to taxes yes s. 2.16(b)
fine max 10000 s. 9.1
scout note

Consolidated bylaw regulating unsightly premises and nuisance property conditions within the Village.

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