Property maintenance — Black River-Matheson, Ontario
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Black River-Matheson, Ontario, standards: Prohibits waste, litter, garbage, decaying trees, long grass over 8 inches, discarded vehicles, outdoor storage of materials, and unsightly conditions or appearances on property.; enforcement: Officer may issue Order to Remedy Violation. Municipality may perform work at owner's cost, added to tax roll. Non-compliance liable to penalties under Building Code Act.. Source: Property Standards By-Law 2017-05, verified 2026-06-09.
Property Standards By-Law 2017-05
adopted bylaw
standards
Prohibits waste, litter, garbage, decaying trees, long grass over 8 inches, discarded vehicles, outdoor storage of materials, and unsightly conditions or appearances on property.
s. 2.02, s. 2.03, s. 2.05, s. 2.08
enforcement
Officer may issue Order to Remedy Violation. Municipality may perform work at owner's cost, added to tax roll. Non-compliance liable to penalties under Building Code Act.
s. 8.02, s. 8.10
scout note
Official property standards by-law setting maintenance and occupancy standards for property in the township.