What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Laurentian Valley, Ontario, standards: Yards must be free of litter, rubbish, debris, salvage, decaying trees/branches; no abandoned/wrecked/dismantled machinery, appliances, vehicles, or furniture stored in yard or open area.; enforcement: Owner must repair and maintain property to standards or remove/demolish non-conforming parts; offences subject to penalty and enforcement provisions of the Building Code Act, s. 36.. Source: By-law 2000-10-63 - Property Standards, verified 2026-06-09.
Yards must be free of litter, rubbish, debris, salvage, decaying trees/branches; no abandoned/wrecked/dismantled machinery, appliances, vehicles, or furniture stored in yard or open area.
s. 4.14(b); s. 4.14(d)
enforcement
Owner must repair and maintain property to standards or remove/demolish non-conforming parts; offences subject to penalty and enforcement provisions of the Building Code Act, s. 36.
s. 3.1(b); s. 9.1(a)
scout note
Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of property within Laurentian Valley.