Property maintenance — Powell River, British Columbia

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

In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Property and Building Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 2649, 2021, verified 2026-09-24. Enforcement: written Order within 21 days; City may remediate at owner's cost; fine $150-$10,000; cost added to tax roll.

Property and Building Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 2649, 2021 adopted bylaw
standards rubbish/noxious materials, unsanitary conditions, building disrepair, noxious weeds, lawn grass exceeding 20cm, overgrown vegetation, uncultivated vegetation prohibited s. 3, 4
enforcement written Order within 21 days; City may remediate at owner's cost; fine $150-$10,000; cost added to tax roll s. 9, 15, 20
scout note

Sets minimum standards for maintenance of properties and buildings in Powell River to prevent unsightly or hazardous conditions.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: https://powellriver.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Property maintenance across British Columbia · Property maintenance in other municipalities