Property maintenance — New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, property maintenance rules are set by Property Minimum Standards Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Enforcement: Appointed Person serves Order to Comply; on non-compliance Town may seek remedy under MGA s.181(3) and recover costs.

Property Minimum Standards Bylaw adopted bylaw
standards Property and landscaping maintained clean/tidy, not unsightly; no discarded/derelict vehicles, boats, furniture, equipment on land; free of rubbish and debris; lawns/hedges not overgrown s. 5(16)
enforcement Appointed Person serves Order to Comply; on non-compliance Town may seek remedy under MGA s.181(3) and recover costs s. 6
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Town of New Glasgow property minimum standards bylaw; effective October 23, 2024 (second reading October 15, 2024). Sets minimum maintenance standards and addresses unsightly/dangerous premises and junk vehicles.

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