Property maintenance — Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

In the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by By-law No. 1 of 2020 Tidy Yard By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: By notice/order, Owner must comply by deadline; in default Township may do work at Owner's Costs/expenses and recover by action or tax roll.

By-law No. 1 of 2020 Tidy Yard By-law adopted bylaw

standards	Land free of standing water, clean and Cleared of hazards, free of waste, grass, weeds, Refuse; excavations filled/enclosed; water over 30 cm drained; yards free of derelict vehicles.	s. 3.2; s. 3.3; s. 3.5; s. 4.3; s. 4.11
enforcement	By notice/order, Owner must comply by deadline; in default Township may do work at Owner's Costs/expenses and recover by action or tax roll.	s. 6.1; s. 7.4(a)-(b)

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Requires land to be filled up, drained, cleaned and cleared and refuse cleared; 24-page by-law with definitions and enforcement.

By-law No. 39-2019 Property Standards By-law adopted bylaw

standards	Yards, vacant land and buildings must be neat and tidy, free from rubbish, debris, hazards, excessive weeds over 20 cm, noxious plants, dilapidated structures, inoperative vehicles, pests and animal feces.	s. 3.1
enforcement	Township may issue an order; if not complied, it may carry out repairs or clearance at the owner's expense.	s. 8.3(a)

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Standards of maintenance and occupancy for property in Adelaide Metcalfe, with table of contents and enforcement provisions.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: https://www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Property maintenance across Ontario · Property maintenance in other municipalities