Property maintenance — Burlington, Ontario

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

In the City of Burlington, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by By-law 049-2022 (Exterior Property Maintenance / Lot Maintenance By-law, repealing and replacing 059-2018), verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may order discontinuance or corrective work; Director may carry out noncompliance at person's expense and recover costs.

By-law 049-2022 (Exterior Property Maintenance / Lot Maintenance By-law, repealing and replacing 059-2018) adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits unmaintained vegetation, noxious weeds, waste, pests, standing water, dumping, derelict vehicles, front/side-yard parking, graffiti, and obstructions to sidewalks/streets. ss. 3.1–3.8, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 6.4–6.11
enforcement Officer may order discontinuance or corrective work; Director may carry out noncompliance at person's expense and recover costs. ss. 8.7, 8.9, 8.13, 8.15
scout note

Property standards/lot maintenance bylaw addressing graffiti, long grass and weeds, loose-leaf placement, derelict/junk vehicles, standing water, heating requirements, accessory buildings, fences and parking garages.

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