Ucluelet unsightly property rules and how to report

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

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

How it works

Under the Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw No. 2017, 2026, owners and occupiers must not let property become or stay unsightly. That includes rubbish, discarded materials or graffiti visible from public places, overgrowth with brush or noxious weeds, insect infestation, and fences next to roads in disrepair. Unlicensed vehicles or trailers, and lumber, bricks or metal, may not be kept outdoors in residential zones.

Steps

1. Submit a complaint through the service request page on the Bylaw Services page, or fill in the Bylaw Complaint Form and email it to bylaw@ucluelet.ca, mail it to PO Box 999, or drop it at the District Office, 200 Main Street (a dropbox is outside).
2. A bylaw officer serves the owner a notice to remove the offending material within 14 days.
3. The owner may appeal to Council in writing at least 72 hours before the deadline.
4. If it is not cleared, the District may clear it at the owner's expense. Unpaid charges on December 31 are added to property taxes.

Good to know

• Bylaw notice amounts: rubbish or unsightly materials $150 ($112.50 if paid within 14 days; $187.50 if paid late). Overgrown noxious weeds or a fence in disrepair $100 ($75; $125). Graffiti, keeping vehicles or materials outdoors in a residential zone, and damaging boulevard plants are $150. The court fine can be up to $50,000.
• The bylaw also covers boulevards: no landscape ties, bricks or figurines, and no damage to plantings. Firewood must be neatly piled against a wall or fence in residential zones.
• The Bylaw Services page says education is the primary response, with warnings before written fines.