Property maintenance — Amherstburg, Ontario

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

Town of Amherstburg has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-10.

By-law 2022-007 - Yard Maintenance, Storage and Waste on Property adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits grass over 20 centimeters, refuse on property, standing water over three (3) days, inoperative vehicles in yard, front yard storage, and dead trees creating unsightly condition. s. 1.1, 2.3, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1, 7.1
enforcement Notice to comply within seven (7) days; Town may do work and add costs to tax roll; fines Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per day. s. 10.1.1, 10.3, 10.4, 11.2
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Adopted by-law regulating yard maintenance, storage and waste on property in the Town of Amherstburg.

By-law 2023-020 - Property Standards By-law adopted bylaw
standards Properties and yards shall be kept clean and free from rubbish, brush, debris, holes or excavations creating fire hazard or unsafe conditions. Schedule A, Part 1, s. 1.29
enforcement Order to Repair issued with fee assessed; owner must repair or clear site; non-compliance is offence liable to penalties. s. 7.1, s. 8.2, s. 9.1
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Adopted by-law establishing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the Town of Amherstburg.

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