The unsightly premises bylaws prohibit an owner or occupier of property to permit their property to become unsightly by allowing the accumulation of filth, discarded materials, rubbish or graffiti. Throwing of bottles, glass or other rubbish and placing graffiti on or adjacent to public places are also prohibited.

Persons who violate the provisions of the bylaw are subject to fines, and, persons who do not carry out the work required where an order has been given are subject to recovery of costs.

Regional District of Central Okanagan Bylaw No. 770 applies to all Electoral Areas of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and the District of Westside.

You may view an electronic version of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Unsightly Premises and Visual Nuisance Bylaw No. 770 via the preceding link. Please note, the Bylaw is provided for convenience only and is not to be considered the official or legal copy. Please contact the Regional District of Central Okanagan for a certified copy.

How to Register a Complaint

• Email -  Rhoda.Mueller@cord.bc.ca
• Telephone - (250) 469-6214 (Inspector's 24 hour voice mail) OR, during office hours, 8am-4pm call the Inspection Section at (250) 469-6211 and ask for Rhoda Mueller and leave a voice mail when prompted.
• It is helpful if you include any or all of the following:
  • civic address or best detailed description of problem location
  • any owner or occupier information (if known)
  • your specific concern
  • your name, address and phone number, so the inspector can contact you for further information (not mandatory, but helpful and is not given out)

Please note that the bylaw is not enforced pro-actively. Your concerns or complaints must be reported to initiate enforcement.