Victoria By-law 07-050, s. 139(2) — Property Maintenance Bylaw

For the purposes of the City's enforcement of subsection (1)(d),

• (a) evidence that a notice, handbill, poster, or advertise ment was posted contrary to the provisions of this section may be treated as evidence that the notice, handbill, poster, or advertisement was placed by the person who caused or authorized that posting; and
• (b) in the absence of evidence to the contrary, a pers on, business, or other establishment that is promoted by a notice, handbill, poster or advertisement may be presumed to have authorized and caused its posting. Weeds prohibited 5 The owner or occupier of real property must not allow to be present on that property weeds or other growths that
• (a) because of their condition, are likely to spread or become a nuisance to other real property in the vicinity; or
• (b) are so unkempt as to be unsightly to nearby residents. Bylaw current to February 1, 2015. To obtain latest amendments, if any, contact Legislative Services at 250-361-0571. Removal of graffiti, refuse, weeds, unlicensed vehicles 6 Every occupier of real property, or its owner if there is no occupier, must remove from that property:
• (a) graffiti;
• (b) refuse and other material described in section 4(1);
• (c) weeds and other growths described in section 5. Inspection to determine whether bylaw is being followed 7 (1) The City’s police officers and Bylaw Officers at all reasonable times may enter on real property to determine whether a requirement set out in sections 3, 4, and 6(a) and
• (b) is being observed.