Property maintenance — Colchester, Nova Scotia

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

County municipality of Colchester has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Dangerous or Unsightly Procedures By-law — Chapter 21 adopted bylaw
standards Every owner must maintain property so it does not constitute Dangerous or Unsightly Premises as defined in s. 3(d) of the MGA s. 3.1
enforcement Council follows Part XV of the MGA; Order to remedy (30 days first order, 7 days subsequent); Administrator/third party may perform work at owner's cost per s. 348 MGA s. 4.1; s. 5.2; s. 6.1
fine range First offence $500-$1,000; second $1,000-$2,500; third or subsequent $2,500-$5,000 (default imprisonment up to 30 days) s. 9.1
scout note

Regulates dangerous or unsightly premises, property maintenance, and enforcement procedures. Second Reading September 25, 2024.

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