What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipality of Bluewater, Ontario, standards: Yards must be clean and free from garbage, debris, wrecked machinery, long grass exceeding 20 cm, dilapidated structures, and dead trees.; enforcement: Owner shall repair/maintain to comply or property shall be cleared of buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left levelled and graded.. Source: Property Standards By-Law, verified 2026-06-09.
Property Standards By-Law
adopted bylaw
standards
Yards must be clean and free from garbage, debris, wrecked machinery, long grass exceeding 20 cm, dilapidated structures, and dead trees.
s. 2.02
enforcement
Owner shall repair/maintain to comply or property shall be cleared of buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left levelled and graded.
s. 6.07
scout note
Official property standards by-law setting maintenance and occupancy requirements for property in Bluewater.