What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipality of North Grenville, Ontario, standards: Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, hazardous objects, noxious weeds, excessive grass, dead trees, derelict vehicles, unsafe structures, and ice/snow accumulation.; enforcement: Officer may issue Notice of Violation, then Order to remedy; if owner fails to comply, Municipality may carry out repairs or clearance at the owner's expense.. Source: Property Standards By-Law 102-24, verified 2026-06-09.
Property Standards By-Law 102-24
adopted bylaw
standards
Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, hazardous objects, noxious weeds, excessive grass, dead trees, derelict vehicles, unsafe structures, and ice/snow accumulation.
s. 106, s. 109
enforcement
Officer may issue Notice of Violation, then Order to remedy; if owner fails to comply, Municipality may carry out repairs or clearance at the owner's expense.
s. 170(a), s. 170(c)
scout note
Regulates property standards; official FAQ cites pest-prevention duties requiring buildings and premises to be kept reasonably free of rodents, vermin and insects.