Yard Maintenance Policy & Inspections
As per the Yard Maintenance Policy 01-2020, inspections will begin on June 2nd and continue on a semi-monthly basis throughout summer.
Purpose of policy:
The Town of Pilot Butte’s Yard Maintenance Policy was created so that residents can enjoy a safe and attractive community while also creating a predictable enforcement process. The Town of Pilot Butte recognizes the importance of the appearance and amenity of the entire Town and has implemented this policy to encourage landowners to keep their lots tidy throughout the summer months. This policy will adhere to the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 10-2022
Inspections:
• Grass and weeds will be monitored by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or delegate.
• Untidy and unsightly properties will be monitored by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or delegate
• If, upon inspection, the Bylaw Enforcement officer or delegate determines a lot requires maintenance, the Town will arrange to have the lot maintained after following the notification process stated in Section 4: Notification of the Yard Maintenance Policy.
Notification:
• Landowners will be notified of maintenance and nuisance infractions by mail, unless an email is provided to the Town and is indicated as the preferred method of communication (recommended).
The letter will contain a deadline for the landowner to have their lot maintained.
• Landowners will be responsible for checking their mail or email in a timely fashion. If a deadline is missed and the Town maintains the lot, the landowner will still be responsible for paying the invoice in full.
• Landowners are responsible for notifying the Town if they will arrange to have the lots maintained themselves. If the Town is not notified that arrangements have been made by the landowner before the deadline given in the letter, the Town will perform the necessary maintenance to the lot and invoice the landowner.
• Landowners that do not notify the Town and are invoiced for lot maintenance will be responsible for the full cost of the invoice.
Please visit the Town website to view the full policy: