Sun Peaks unsightly property rules and how to report
How do I report an unsightly or overgrown property in Sun Peaks?
In Sun Peaks, report an unsightly property with the Municipality's online bylaw complaint form, by calling Bylaw at 250-578-2020 ext. 211 or by emailing bylaw@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca. Permitting a property to become or remain unsightly is a $500 bylaw notice.
Key facts
| What counts | The ticket schedule lists these offences: permitting property to become or remain unsightly; improper storage of wildlife attractants; storing unlicensed or derelict vehicles; improper disposal of demolition, construction or trade waste; not maintaining a fence or retaining wall; not maintaining property accessible by the public, ramps, sidewalks, walkways or storage areas, or ditches and boulevards.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 0011, 2010, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingPermitting property to become or remain unsightly Storage of unlicensed or derelict vehicles contrary to bylaw Failure to properly dispose of demolition/construction/trade waste Failure to properly maintain a fence or retaining wall Failure to properly maintain ditches or boulevards |
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| How to report | Submit the municipal general bylaw complaint form, call Bylaw at 250-578-2020 x211, or email bylaw@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca. Anonymous complaints are not investigated; strata-related bylaw concerns go to the strata council.Bylaw Enforcement, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Bylaw Enforcement page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingTo submit a general bylaw complaint (non STNR): Phone: 250-578-2020 x211 Email: bylaw@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca Anonymous complaints will not be investigated. Strata-related Bylaw concerns should be directed to the appropriate Strata Council |
| What happens next | The page says enforcement starts informally with education and voluntary compliance, but immediate ticketing may occur when warnings are not appropriate.Bylaw Enforcement, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Bylaw Enforcement page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingOur primary focus is always education and facilitating voluntary compliance wherever possible. More direct enforcement approaches, including immediate ticketing may occur. |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: $500 for permitting a property to become or remain unsightly (s. 400).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 0011, 2010, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingPermitting property to become or remain unsightly $ 500 |
| Bylaw | Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 0216Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 0011, 2010, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingGood Neighbour Bylaw No. 0216 |
How it works
Sun Peaks handles unsightly property under its Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 0216, a scanned PDF we could not read. The ticket schedule lists these offences: permitting property to become or remain unsightly; improper storage of wildlife attractants; storing unlicensed or derelict vehicles; improper disposal of demolition, construction or trade waste; not maintaining a fence or retaining wall; and not maintaining property accessible by the public, ramps, sidewalks, walkways, storage areas, ditches and boulevards.
Steps
- Submit the general bylaw complaint form on the Bylaw Enforcement page, or call 250-578-2020 ext. 211, or email bylaw@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca.
- Give the address and describe the problem. Anonymous complaints are not investigated.
Good to know
- Fine: a bylaw notice for permitting a property to become or remain unsightly is $500.
- The Municipality says enforcement starts with education and voluntary compliance, but a ticket may be issued right away when a warning is not appropriate.
- Notice periods and cleanup at the owner's cost are in the scanned bylaw, so ask Bylaw Enforcement.
- Strata-related concerns go to the strata council.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Bylaw Enforcement, Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 0011, 2010 (PDF), Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (read 2026-11-08)
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