What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Wellington North, Ontario, standards: Prohibits: excessive grass/weeds over 20cm, debris, refuse, stagnant water, derelict/inoperative vehicles, insect/rodent infestation, unfenced excavations, unsightly stored items.; enforcement: Officer issues order to comply; if owner defaults, Township performs remedial work at owner's expense, recovers costs by action or adding to tax roll; fines up to $1,000 per offence.; standards: Exterior areas must be free from waste, pests, excessive grass/weeds, wrecked vehicles/boats, stagnant water, animal excrement, and unsightly machinery, debris, or dilapidated structures.; enforcement: Officer may order repair or site clearance; if non-compliant, Township enters and does work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or added to tax roll.. Source: Clean and Clear Yard By-law 052-19; Property Standards By-law 047-18, verified 2026-06-09.
Officer issues order to comply; if owner defaults, Township performs remedial work at owner's expense, recovers costs by action or adding to tax roll; fines up to $1,000 per offence.
s. 9.1, s. 11.1, s. 11.3, s. 12.2
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Official Wellington North clean and clear yard by-law PDF.
Property Standards By-law 047-18
adopted bylaw
standards
Exterior areas must be free from waste, pests, excessive grass/weeds, wrecked vehicles/boats, stagnant water, animal excrement, and unsightly machinery, debris, or dilapidated structures.
s. 4.1
enforcement
Officer may order repair or site clearance; if non-compliant, Township enters and does work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or added to tax roll.
s. 38.4
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Official Wellington North property standards by-law PDF.