What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, standards: Yards free from rubbish, hazards, overgrown vegetation >20cm, wrecked vehicles, dilapidated structures, noxious pests; buildings structurally sound and maintained; enforcement: Officer issues Order to Comply (14-day deadline); Town may enter property, carry out remedial work, and recover costs plus 100% administrative fee from owner. Source: By-law 15-2011 - Property Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-09.
| standards | Yards free from rubbish, hazards, overgrown vegetation >20cm, wrecked vehicles, dilapidated structures, noxious pests; buildings structurally sound and maintained | s. 3.1(a)–(g) |
| enforcement | Officer issues Order to Comply (14-day deadline); Town may enter property, carry out remedial work, and recover costs plus 100% administrative fee from owner | s. 8.2(a)–(b)(iii) |
Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as unsightly premises.