What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Amherstburg, Ontario, standards: Prohibits grass over 20 centimeters, refuse on property, standing water over three (3) days, inoperative vehicles in yard, front yard storage, and dead trees creating unsightly condition.; enforcement: Notice to comply within seven (7) days; Town may do work and add costs to tax roll; fines Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per day.; standards: Properties and yards shall be kept clean and free from rubbish, brush, debris, holes or excavations creating fire hazard or unsafe conditions.; enforcement: Order to Repair issued with fee assessed; owner must repair or clear site; non-compliance is offence liable to penalties.. Source: By-law 2022-007 - Yard Maintenance, Storage and Waste on Property; By-law 2023-020 - Property Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-10.
By-law 2022-007 - Yard Maintenance, Storage and Waste on Property
adopted bylaw
standards
Prohibits grass over 20 centimeters, refuse on property, standing water over three (3) days, inoperative vehicles in yard, front yard storage, and dead trees creating unsightly condition.
s. 1.1, 2.3, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1, 7.1
enforcement
Notice to comply within seven (7) days; Town may do work and add costs to tax roll; fines Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per day.
s. 10.1.1, 10.3, 10.4, 11.2
scout note
Adopted by-law regulating yard maintenance, storage and waste on property in the Town of Amherstburg.