Property maintenance — Berwick, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, property maintenance rules are set by Junk Yard Bylaw (No. 86) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Standards: No person shall have or operate a junk yard unless first obtaining a licence. Enforcement: Licence by written application to Town Council; licence fee $100.00 per year payable on granting.

Junk Yard Bylaw (No. 86) adopted bylaw
standards No person shall have or operate a junk yard unless first obtaining a licence "shall have or operate a junk yard unless he has first obtained a license"
enforcement Licence by written application to Town Council; licence fee $100.00 per year payable on granting "license fee will be One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars per year"
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Requires a licence to operate a junk yard in the Town of Berwick (enacted Feb 10 1970).

Nuisances Bylaw (No. 92) adopted bylaw
standards Owner/occupier shall cut and destroy thistles and other noxious weeds on land owned or occupied; slaughterhouses only at appointed places s. 129; s. 128
enforcement Notice to cut/destroy weeds; if refused/neglected for 5 days, penalty up to $10 (or up to 5 days imprisonment); Town may cut and recover costs as a debt s. 130; s. 133
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Addresses property nuisances in the Town of Berwick (slaughterhouses, noxious weeds, and similar). Recategorized from noise: content is general property nuisance, not a noise bylaw.

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