Edmonton By-law 14600, s. 4.1(2) — Community Standards Bylaw

For the purpose of greater certainty a nuisance, in respect of land, means land, or any portion thereof, that shows signs of a serious disregard for general maintenance and upkeep, whether or not it is detrimental to the surrounding area, some examples of which include:

• (a) excessive accumulation of material including but not limited to building materials, appliances, household goods, boxes, tires, vehicle parts, garbage or refuse, whether of any apparent value or not; (a.1) any loose litter, garbage or refuse whether located in a storage area, collection area or elsewhere on the land; (a.2) any loose building or construction materials, any accumulation of construction-related garbage or refuse, or any untidy work or storage areas on the land; (S.2, Bylaw 17678, June 28, 2016)
• (b) damaged, dismantled or derelict vehicles or motor vehicles, whether insured or registered or not; (b.1) any vehicle displaying graffiti that is visable from any surrounding property;
• (c) smelly or messy compost heaps;
• (d) unkempt grass or weeds higher than 10 centimetres;
• (e) production of excessive dust, dirt or smoke;
• (f) production of any generally offensive odours;
• (g) any tree, shrub, other type of vegetation or any structure: Bylaw 14600 Page 8 of 29
• (i) that interferes or could interfere with any public work or utility;
• (ii) that obstructs any sidewalk adjacent to the land; or
• (iii) that impairs the visibility required for safe traffic flow at any intersection adjacent to the land; and (g.1) any accessible excavation, ditch, drain or standing water that could pose a danger to the public; and
• (h) any construction project or activity not completed within five years of the date the building permit for the project or activity was issued by the City or, within five years of starting construction.