Property maintenance — Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

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

In the City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, property maintenance rules are set by Maintenance and Occupancy By-Law 21-8723 as amended and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Standards: Prohibits rubbish, unsightly property, weeds as nuisance, grass/weeds over 10 cm, wrecked vehicles. Enforcement: City may issue Order; if non-compliant, City may remedy and charge costs to owner added to property taxes.

Maintenance and Occupancy By-Law 21-8723 as amended adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits rubbish, unsightly property, weeds as nuisance, grass/weeds over 10 cm, wrecked vehicles. Part Two, 1. PROPERTY STANDARDS 1)(a), (c), (f), (g), (h)
enforcement City may issue Order; if non-compliant, City may remedy and charge costs to owner added to property taxes. Part Four, 1. Enforcement of Non-Conformance Orders 5); Part Five, 1. 4)
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Sets property maintenance and occupancy standards for buildings, yards, nuisance conditions, enforcement orders, and remedial action.

Vacant and Derelict Building By-Law 24-8761 adopted bylaw
standards Premises non-compliant with Schedule A Sections 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 18 or any Boarded Building are deemed Unsightly. s. 2(v)
enforcement Inspector may issue Order to Maintain; City may correct non-conformance at owner's cost collected as tax; fines up to $1,000. s. 16, 24, 26
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Regulates vacant, unsafe, unsightly, and derelict buildings and establishes inspection, permit, order, and title-taking processes.

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