Vernon unsightly property rules and how to report

the real property to become or remain unsightly;

the accumulation of dead landscaping, vegetation, noxious weeds or other growths to occur or to remain on the real property; or

rubbish to overflow from or accumulate around any container situate on the real property;

landscaping or vegetation that is dead or characterized by uncontrolled growth or lack of maintenance, or is damaged;

Part V of this Bylaw does not apply to farm operations conducted in accordance with normal farm practices

of filth, rubbish, graffiti or any other discarded materials;

the accumulation of dead landscaping, vegetation, noxious weeds

Regular Bylaw Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Address of the Incident/Complaint

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Citizens can call the Bylaw department at 250-550-3505.

You can also use the VernonConnect app to report concerns.

may issue an order requiring that the owner or occupier bring the real property into compliance

must be remedied within 14 days of the date of delivery of the notice, or, in the case of rubbish on a sidewalk or footpath, within 24 hours from the time the rubbish is deposited thereon

the City may, without further notice, proceed to carry out the work required, and the cost of such work will be added to the taxes of the real property

defaults in paying the cost referred to in Section 5.12 to the City within 30 days after receipt of a demand for payment

5.3(c) Allow Property to become or $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES

5.3(a) Allow Rubbish/Matter to $100.00 $90.00 $120.00 YES

5.3(d) Allow accumulation of growth $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 YES

5.3(c) Allow Property to become or $100.00 $90.00

5.3(a) Allow Rubbish/Matter to $200.00 $190.00

5.3(d) Allow accumulation of growth $100.00 $90.00

This Bylaw may be cited as "City of Vernon Good Neighbour Bylaw Number 4980, 2005".