Property maintenance — Cambridge, Ontario

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

The City of Cambridge, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Lot Maintenance By-law 26-022; Property Standards By-law 26-021, verified 2026-08-23.

Lot Maintenance By-law 26-022 adopted bylaw

Regulates grass/weed height, debris and general lot upkeep on vacant and occupied lots; companion bylaw to Property Standards, also refreshed in 2026.

Property Standards By-law 26-021 adopted bylaw

Sets minimum property maintenance standards for buildings and lands to address unsightly/dangerous premises; recently updated in 2026 after public consultation.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: http://www.cambridge.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Property maintenance in other municipalities