Property maintenance — Sechelt, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, property maintenance rules are set by Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 522, 2012 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28. Enforcement: District may carry out required work and recover costs from owner/occupier as a debt or in the same manner as property taxes (s.4).

Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 522, 2012 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
standards No owner or occupier shall permit: accumulation of refuse/garbage/noxious material; water accumulation; unsanitary conditions; noxious weeds; safety hazard trees; graffiti; unsightly conditions; health/fire/safety hazards; nuisance odour; unsecured vacant property (s.2) s.2 Prohibited Conditions
enforcement District may carry out required work and recover costs from owner/occupier as a debt or in the same manner as property taxes (s.4) s.4 Remedial Action
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Sets minimum standards for property maintenance, nuisances, and disturbances in the District of Sechelt; amended in 2022.

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