Edmonton By-law 14600, s. 6.2(2) — Community Standards Bylaw

For the purpose of greater certainty a nuisance, in respect of a building or structure, means a building or structure, or any portion thereof, showing 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) any damage to the building or structure; (a.1) any graffiti displayed on the building or structure that is visible from any surrounding property;
• (b) any rot or other deterioration within the building; and
• (c) any inappropriate infiltration of air, moisture or water into the building due to peeling, unpainted or untreated surfaces, missing shingles or other roofing materials, broken or missing windows or doors, or any other hole or opening in the building. GRAFFITI 9.1 No person shall place graffiti or cause graffiti to be placed on a building, structure, or vehicle if the graffiti is visible from any surrounding property. (S.3, Bylaw 19690, May 3, 2021) UNOCCUPIED 10 (1) If a building normally intended for human habitation is unoccupied BUILDINGS then any door or window opening in the building may be covered with a solid piece of wood but only if the wood is:
• (a) installed from the exterior and fitted within the frame of the opening in a watertight manner; Bylaw 14600 Page 10 of 29
• (b) of a thickness sufficient to prevent unauthorized entry into the building;
• (c) secured in a manner sufficient to prevent unauthorized entry into the building; and
• (d) coated with an opaque protective finish in a manner that is not detrimental to the surrounding area.