Property maintenance — New Westminster, British Columbia

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

The City of New Westminster, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Bylaw No. 5969, 1991; Nuisance Bylaw No. 6478, 1998, verified 2026-08-28.

Bylaw No. 5969, 1991 adopted bylaw
standards No untidy/unsightly property; no rubbish accumulation; no brush/noxious weeds/wild grass; no graffiti on walls, fences, structures, buildings adjacent to streets or public places s. 3, s. 4, s. 5, s. 7(a), s. 8
enforcement Written notice to comply within 10 days; City may enter and remove offending material at defaulting person's expense; unpaid costs added to property taxes in arrears s. 9, s. 11
scout note

Municipal bylaw (premises-related per filename); sets standards or conditions for specific premises within the City.

Nuisance Bylaw No. 6478, 1998 adopted bylaw

Prohibits nuisance conditions on properties including unsightly premises, noxious weeds, and property disorder.

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