What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of St. Marys, Ontario, standards: Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, health/safety hazards; no storage of derelict items, machinery, household goods, scrap metals, or building materials.; enforcement: Officer issues order requiring repairs or site clearance; if not complied with, Town may carry out work at owner's expense; Town holds a lien on land for amounts spent; fines up to $25,000 (first offence), $50,000 (subsequent) for individuals; up to $50,000/$100,000 for corporations.. Source: Property Standards By-law 2014-48, verified 2026-06-09.
Property Standards By-law 2014-48
adopted bylaw
standards
Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, health/safety hazards; no storage of derelict items, machinery, household goods, scrap metals, or building materials.
s. 3.(1)(a); s. 3.(2)(a)
enforcement
Officer issues order requiring repairs or site clearance; if not complied with, Town may carry out work at owner's expense; Town holds a lien on land for amounts spent; fines up to $25,000 (first offence), $50,000 (subsequent) for individuals; up to $50,000/$100,000 for corporations.
s. 4.(4)(a)(iii); s. 6.(1)(a); s. 6.(1)(d); s. 6.(3)(b); s. 6.(3)(c)
scout note
Sets property standards requirements for buildings and properties.