Property maintenance — Bancroft, Ontario

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

Town of Bancroft has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.

Clean Yards By-law No. 41-2019 adopted bylaw

Regulates clean yards, including vegetation, waste, debris, standing water, snow and ice, drainage, vehicle/trailer/boat storage, graffiti, notices, cleanup, and cost recovery.

Property Standards By-law No. 30-2023 adopted bylaw
standards Yards clean from rubbish, debris, dilapidated structures, noxious weeds, grass over 25 cm. Property free of unsightly refuse and litter. s. 2.1; s. 4.2
enforcement Officer serves order. Municipality may carry out repair or clearance at Owner's expense. Cost added to municipal property taxes. s. 24.3; s. 26.3; s. 26.4
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Sets property standards and administrative monetary penalties for yard maintenance, general property standards compliance, and obstruction of officers.

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