Property maintenance — Bruce Mines, Ontario

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

The Town of Bruce Mines, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: By-law #2010-37 Clean & Clear By-law; Property Standards By-law 2008-16, verified 2026-10-18.

By-law #2010-37 Clean & Clear By-law adopted bylaw

standards	No owner shall allow refuse, debris, waste material or wastes on yards, vacant lots, grounds or buildings; no person shall deposit such materials on private or municipal property without authority.	s. 2.1; s. 2.2
enforcement	Owner, lessee or occupant must cover over or remove waste as prescribed in writing by the By-law Enforcement Officer; expenses may be recovered by action or as municipal taxes.	s. 3; s. 8.1

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Prohibits throwing, placing or depositing refuse, debris or waste on private or municipal property (Municipal Act s.127). Passed July 2010; day shown as 12th.

Property Standards By-law 2008-16 adopted bylaw

standards	Yards, including vacant lots, kept clean and free from garbage, rubble, litter, waste, construction materials or other debris; excessive growth of grass or weeds prohibited.	s. 3.6.1
enforcement	Officer may issue order; if repair or clearance not done, Town may carry out at owner's expense.	s. 8.6.1; s. 8.6.2(c)

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Town of Bruce Mines property standards by-law prepared by Tunnock Consulting; maintenance and occupancy standards.

By-laws & Policies (Town of Bruce Mines)

By-law index listing Property Standards and Yard By-law.

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