Property maintenance — Prince George, British Columbia

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

In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8940, 2018 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Standards: No person shall cause or permit a nuisance: noise, littering, odour, accumulation of water/liquids, unsanitary conditions, or other objectionable situations. Enforcement: Council may issue written order to abate; if ignored, City may abate at owner/occupier expense and recover costs as debt or via property taxes.

Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8940, 2018 adopted bylaw
standards No person shall cause or permit a nuisance: noise, littering, odour, accumulation of water/liquids, unsanitary conditions, or other objectionable situations s. 2.1(a)(b); s. 1.1 definition of "nuisance"
enforcement Council may issue written order to abate; if ignored, City may abate at owner/occupier expense and recover costs as debt or via property taxes s. 3.2(a), s. 3.3, s. 4.1, s. 4.2(a)(b)
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Authorises the city to abate nuisances and recover remediation costs from property owners.

Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 8425, 2012 adopted bylaw
standards Refuse/garbage accumulation, unsightly/untidy property, derelict vehicles, broken fencing, dead or overgrown landscaping, building decay, graffiti, noxious weeds, lawn over 10 inches "Unsightly Property" definition, s. 4(1), s. 4(2), s. 6(2), s. 7
enforcement Bylaw notice, then written order; if owner fails to comply, City performs work and recovers costs including $200 administrative cost from owner s. 23, s. 24, s. 25, Schedule "A"
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Requires property owners to maintain premises to minimum standards; prohibits unsightly conditions.

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