Property maintenance — Shelburne, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, property maintenance rules are set by Minimum Standards and Maintenance Standards By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Enforcement: Building Inspector gives written notice of violation with time to remedy; Council may order remedy within 30 days; penalties under Towns Act if not remedied.

Minimum Standards and Maintenance Standards By-law adopted bylaw
standards Yards kept clean and free from all debris, thistles and noxious weeds; buildings maintained in good repair, free from hazards or conditions affecting health or causing fire/accidents s. 4, s. 4.5
enforcement Building Inspector gives written notice of violation with time to remedy; Council may order remedy within 30 days; penalties under Towns Act if not remedied s. 9.1-9.3
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Sets minimum property maintenance standards for premises within the Town of Shelburne; addresses unsightly/dangerous property.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: https://shelburnens.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Property maintenance across Nova Scotia · Property maintenance in other municipalities