| standards | Prohibits vacant/derelict buildings, structures, vegetation or waste that are a danger to public health/safety/welfare or a fire hazard; owner must keep visible fences, structures and finishes in good repair and secure vacant property against entry/vandalism/fire | s. 2.1(1); s. 3.1; s. 3.3; s. 3.5 |
| enforcement | Peace Officer issues notice to owner ordering remedy (compliance within up to 60 days); if not complied Town may secure/remove/demolish property and charge cost to owner; appeal to Council within 14 days, then to Supreme Court | s. 5.1; s. 5.3(e)-(f); s. 6.1; s. 7.1; s. 8.1 |
scout note
Town of Inuvik consolidated bylaw (2025) to regulate demolition, removal or alteration of vacant and derelict buildings, structures, vegetation and waste. Text-confirmed: Consolidated By-law No. 2758/PS/25, cited as the Vacant and Derelict Property By-law. Complements the Unsightly Land-Premises By-law.