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Lytton unsightly property rules and how to report

How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Lytton?

Lytton, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In the Village of Lytton, an owner must not let a property become unsightly, for example with rubbish, graffiti, weeds over 20.32 cm (8 in.) or vehicles that cannot move. The Village has no Bylaw Enforcement Officer; enforcement is on a complaint basis with the RCMP. The fine is $100 per offence.

Key facts

What countsAn owner must not let a property become or stay unsightly: building materials without a building permit (unless stored out of sight), vehicles that cannot move under their own power (unless out of sight), buildings missing surface covering without a permit, rubbish or scrap, weeds over 20.32 cm (8 in.), graffiti, or garbage not in a covered receptacle.Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002, s. 2.0 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
No owner shall cause, allow or permit a property to become or to remain unsightly, and,
in excess of 20.32 cm (8 in.) in height.
the presence of graffiti, on the property
garbage not contained in a covered receptacle;
How to reportThe Village has no Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Bylaw enforcement takes place on a complaint basis in partnership with the RCMP.Voluntary Vegetation Management Program, How does the Village currently regulate unsightly premises? · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Currently, the Village does not have a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, so bylaw enforcement takes place on a complaint basis in partnership with the RCMP.
What happens nextA bylaw officer may deliver a Removal Order requiring cleanup within 30 days. The owner may appear before Council (hearing 5 to 30 days after delivery). After 30 days the Village may enter and do the work at the owner's cost, and unpaid costs on December 31 are added to property taxes.Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002, s. 6.1; Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002, s. 7.2-7.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
requiring the removal, clearing or remedying within 30 days of any thing or things
owner may appear before Council to be heard on a specified
The owner of a parcel where the Village has performed work under section 7.1 of this
the Village shall add the cost of the work to the taxes due and owing on the
Fine$100 for each offence in Schedule A (building materials, vehicle, dilapidated building, rubbish, graffiti, garbage not in a receptacle, obstructing an officer). Each day is a separate offence.Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002, Schedule A; Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002, s. 8.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Building Materials on Property
$100.00
Each day that a violation continues to exist is a separate offence against this bylaw.
BylawUnsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002, s. 11.0 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554,

How it works

The Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554 says an owner must not let a property become or stay unsightly. That includes:

  • Building materials without a building permit, unless stored out of sight.
  • Vehicles that cannot move under their own power, unless out of sight.
  • Buildings missing surface covering without a permit.
  • Rubbish or scrap, graffiti, and garbage not in a covered receptacle.
  • Weeds over 20.32 cm (8 in.).

The Village has no Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Enforcement takes place on a complaint basis in partnership with the RCMP.

Steps

  1. Call the Village Office at 250-455-2355 to make a complaint; the bylaw names no form or email.
  2. A bylaw officer may deliver a Removal Order requiring cleanup within 30 days. The owner may appear before Council, with a hearing 5 to 30 days after delivery.
  3. After 30 days the Village may do the work at the owner's cost. Costs unpaid on December 31 are added to property taxes.

Good to know

  • The fine is $100 per offence under Schedule A, and each day is a separate offence.
  • Schedule A's section numbers do not match the bylaw body, so confirm the fine with the Village.
  • Council may add exceptions to the Schedule D list.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 554, 2002 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Voluntary Vegetation Management Program, Village of Lytton (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Contact Us, Village of Lytton (read 2026-11-08)

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