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The Corporation of The Township of Carlow/Mayo
By-Law 16-2025
Being A By-Law to Provide Property Standards of the Physical Condition,
Maintenance and Occupancy, of Property Located Within
The Township of Carlow/Mayo
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Carlow/Mayo deems it
expedient to pass a By-Law pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.
24 s. 15.1 to 15.8 inclusive, the Council of a Municipality may pass a By-Law to
prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the
Municipality and require property that does not conform with the standards to be
repaired and maintained to conform with the standards or the site to be cleared of all
buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left in graded and levelled condition;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Carlow/Mayo deems
it expedient to pass a By-Law pursuant to the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 24 s.
15.2 permitting officers of the Municipality to, upon producing proper identification,
enter upon any property at any reasonable time without a warrant for the purpose of
inspecting the property to determine whether the property conforms with the
standards, or, to determine if an order has been complied with;
And Whereas a committee shall hear appeals made by owners or occupants who
have been served with an order made by an officer of the Corporation of the Township
of Carlow/Mayo, who is not satisfied with the terms or conditions of said order, as
prescribed by the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 24s. 15.3:
And Whereas the County of Hastings Official Plan, 2018, references allowable
property standards set by the Municipality;
And Whereas it is desirable for the protection of the safety, health and well-being of
the stakeholders of the Township of Carlow/Mayo that Council enact a By-Law
regulating the standards for property;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Carlow/Mayo
hereby enacts the following:
1.1 Short Term Wording
This By-Law may also be cited as the "Property Standards By-Law".
1.2 Definitions
Accessory: when used to describe a use, building or structure, shall mean a use,
or a detached building or structure, that is naturally and normally incidental,
subordinate and exclusively devoted to supporting the principle use, building or
structure and located on the same lot therewith. This does not include an accessory
residence unless otherwise specified.
Alter: (as applying to a building) shall mean a change from one major occupancy
class or division to another, or a structural change such as an addition to the area
and height, or the removal of part of a building, or any change to the structure such
as the construction of, cutting into or removal of any wall, partition, column, beam,
joist, floor or other support, or a change of the fixtures and equipment.
Attic: shall mean the space between the ceiling of the top story and the roof, or
between a dwarf wall and a sloping roof.
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Auxiliary Heaters: shall mean sources of heat that are secondary to the primary
source of heat for a building and are of insufficient capacity to function as the
primary heat source for the building under consideration.
Balustrade: shall mean a row of balusters or spindles surmounted by a railing.
Basement: shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels which is
partly underground, but which has at least one-half of its height from finished floor
to finished ceiling above adjacent finished grade as approved.
Bathroom: shall mean an area containing a toilet, urinal, bathtub, shower,
washbasin, or combination thereof.
Building: shall mean any structure used or designed to be used for shelter,
accommodation or enclosure of people, animals or chattels.
Building Area: shall mean the greatest horizontal area of a building above grade
within the outside surface of exterior walls, or within the outside surface of exterior
walls and the center line of fire walls.
Building Height: (in story's) shall mean the number of story’s contained between
the roof and the floor of the first story.
Cellar: shall mean the portion of a building between two floor levels, which is partly
underground and which has more than one half of its height from finished floor to
finished ceiling, below adjacent finished grade.
Chimney: shall mean a primarily vertical shaft enclosing at least one flue for
conducting flue gas to the outdoors.
Committee: shall mean the Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards
Committee as established in the context of this By-Law.
Council: shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Carlow/Mayo.
Debris: shall mean refuse, rubbish or junk, and includes disused materials,
appliances, devices, vehicles, parts and equipment of any kind whatsoever.
Dwelling: shall mean a building or a structure, any part of which is used, or
intended to be used, for human habitation and in which all normal domestic
functions are carried out.
Dwelling Unit: shall mean a suite of habitable rooms which:
a) is located in a building; and
b) is used or intended to be used in common by one or more persons as a
single, independent and separate housekeeping establishment; and
c) contains food preparation and sanitary facilities provided for the exclusive
common use of the occupants thereof; and
d) has a private entrance directly from outside the building or from a common
hallway or stairway inside the building.
Exit Access: shall mean that part of a means of egress within a floor area that
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provides access to an exit serving the floor area.
Fence: shall mean any barrier or structure other than a building, erected at grade,
which is constructed for the purpose of screening, safeguarding or encasing
property or delineating property lines.
Garage: shall mean an enclosed or partially enclosed structure in which no
business, occupation or service is conducted for profit, and which structure is used
primarily for the storage of one or more vehicles and storage of household
equipment incidental to the residential occupancy. Carport shall have a
corresponding meaning.
Grade: shall mean, when used with reference to a building, the average elevation
of the finished surface of the ground where it meets the exterior of the front of such
building and when used with reference to a structure, shall mean the average
elevation of the finished surface of the ground immediately surrounding such
structure, exclusive in both cases of any artificial embankment, and when used with
reference to a street, road or highway, means the elevation of the street, road or
highway, means the elevation of the street, road or highway, established by the
Town of Renfrew or other designated road authority.
Ground Cover: shall mean organic or non-organic material applied to prevent soil
erosion in a yard.
Habitable Room: shall mean a room designed to provide living, dining, sleeping
or kitchen accommodation. This definition may include a den, library or enclosed
sun room but shall not include a porch, veranda, unfinished attic or unfinished
basement.
In-Law Suite: (Second units) also known as accessory or basement apartments,
secondary suites and in-law flats, shall mean self-contained residential units with
kitchen and bathroom facilities within dwellings or within structures accessory to
dwellings (such as above laneway garages). The exclusive purpose of which is to
function as a living quarters for a family member of the Owner of the residence.
Main Building: shall mean a building in which the principal use is conducted on
the lot on which the building is located. In the residential zone the dwelling is the
main building.
Maintenance: shall mean the preservation and keeping in repair of a property.
Means of Egress: shall mean a continuous, unobstructed path of travel provided
for the exit of persons from any point in a building to an exterior open space
protected from exposure to hazard in an emergency, and having access to an open
public thoroughfare.
Non-Habitable Room: shall mean any room in a building, other than a habitable
room, and includes a bathroom, laundry, pantry, lobby, corridor, stairway, closet,
boiler room, or other space for servicing or maintaining the building, and for access
to and vertical travel between storey’s of a building.
Non-Residential Property: shall mean a building or structure not occupied or
capable of being occupied in whole or in part for the purpose of human habitation
and includes the lands and premises appurtenant thereto.
Occupant: shall mean a tenant, or occupant, or person for the time being,
managing or receiving the rent from the property, whether on his own account or
on account of an agent or trustee of any person, or any one of the aforesaid.
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Officer: shall mean a person or entity employed directly or indirectly by the
Corporation to enforce the by-laws of the Corporation and perform others duties as
assigned from time to time on behalf of the Corporation as it's agent, and includes
his/her designate assigned the responsibility for enforcing and administering this
by-law;
Owner: shall mean the registered owner of property.
Person: shall mean a corporation and the heirs, executors, administrators or other
legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
Property: shall mean a building or structure or part of a building or structure and
includes the lands and premises appurtenant thereto and all mobile homes, mobile
buildings, fences and erections thereon whether heretofore or hereafter erected
and includes vacant property.
Repair: shall mean the provision of such facilities and the making of such alteration
or the taking of such action as may be required so that the property conforms to
the standards established in this By-Law.
Residential Property: shall mean any property that is used or designed for use
as a domestic establishment in which one or more persons usually sleep and
prepare and serve meals and includes any land or buildings that are appurtenant
to such establishment and all steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces, and fences
associated with the dwelling or its yard.
Residential Zone: shall mean a residential zone as designated in the Zoning
By-Law of the Township, and all amendments made thereto.
Sanitary Sewage: shall mean water borne waste of industrial, commercial
domestic origin, including bathroom, kitchen and laundry waste.
Sign: shall mean any surface upon which there is printed, projected or attached
any announcement, declaration or insignia used for direction, information,
identification, advertisements, business promotion or promotion of products,
activity or services and includes a structure, whether fixed or portable.
Standards: shall mean the standards of maintenance and occupancy prescribed
in this By-Law for property within the Township.
Story: shall mean that portion of a building that is situated between the top of any
floor immediately above it or the roof above it, provided that if that portion of the
building is partly below grade level, it shall not be deemed a story unless its ceiling
is at least 2 meters (6 ft, 7 in) above grade.
Stormwater: shall mean surface water flow resulting from rainfall or the melting of
snow or ice.
Structure: shall mean anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires
location on or in the ground or attached to something having location on or in the
ground.
Suite: shall mean a room or a combination of rooms of complementary use
within a dwelling unit operated under a single tenancy or occupancy.
or
Township: shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Carlow/Mayo, or land
included within the Township of Carlow/Mayo as appropriate.
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Vehicle: shall mean a passenger automobile or other motor vehicle, a boat, a farm
implement, a commercial motor vehicle, a recreational vehicle, a snowmobile, a
trailer and any other device that is capable of being propelled or driven by any
kind of power but not any other device powered solely by human effort except a
boat.
Vacant Lot: shall mean any property on which there are no building or structures
of any kind but shall not mean land zoned as areas of environmental or recreational
significance, or land utilized for agricultural production.
Yard: shall mean an open space on the same lot with a building or structure or
excavation, unoccupied and unobstructed except as for such accessory buildings,
structures or uses specifically permitted in this By-law.
Part 1 General
1.3 Scope and Purpose of By-Law
1.3.1. Provisions of this By-Law shall apply to all properties within the boundary
limits of the Township of Carlow/Mayo.
1.3.2 This By-Law is enacted to ensure that all properties within the Township are
developed and maintained in harmony with the Ontario Building Code. The
general purpose of the By-Law is to provide a safe and pleasant environment.
1.4 Responsibility of the Owner
1.4.1 Except where otherwise provided in this By-law, the Owner of a Property
to which this By-Law applies shall ensure compliance with the
maintenance standards set out in this By-Law.
1.5 Structural Standards
1.5.1. Every building or structure, or part of a building or structure, shall be
structurally sound and maintained in a condition so that it has sufficient
structural integrity to resist safely and effectively all loads and the effects of
loads and influences that may reasonably be expected, having due regard
for its expected use.
1.5.2 If in the opinion of the Officer, the integrity of any building or structure is in
doubt; the Officer may require the Owner (at the Owner's expense) to submit
an inspection report, prepared, signed and sealed by a Professional
Engineer qualified and licensed by the Association of Professional Engineers
of Ontario, certifying that the building or structure is safe and structurally
sound.
1.5.3 No structural element may be added, removed, repaired or modified in any
manner until any required permits have been obtained from the Chief
Building Official.
1.6 Repair and Maintenance Standards
1.6.1 Buildings, structure, materials or equipment that have been damaged or
show evidence of deterioration shall forthwith be repaired or replaced.
1.6.2 All parts of a building or structure shall be free from loose or improperly
secured objects or materials.
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1.6.3 Repairs to any premises shall be made in accordance with good
workmanship in the respective building trades and with materials that are
suitable and sufficient for the purpose.
1.7 Damaged Material
1.7.1 In the event of damage by fire, explosion, wind, flood or other disaster,
measures shall be taken promptly to bring the damaged building to current
building code standards.
1.7.2 Upon completion of investigation by Police and Fire Authorities, damaged
or partially-damaged materials shall be forthwith removed from the property
and replaced with new materials so as to be in harmony with adjoining
undamaged surfaces and with the general environment.
1.7.3 Building surfaces that have become significantly marked or damaged by
smoke, water or other causes shall be restored or replaced.
1.8 Debris or Littering
1.8.1. Every Owner or Occupant of a property shall keep the property free and
clear of debris.
1.8.2 No person shall throw, place, deposit, or permit to be thrown, placed or
deposited, debris on or beside any road, trail or property within the
Township.
1.9 Storage and Disposal of Garbage
1.9.1 . Every building and every dwelling unit shall use sufficient weather resistant
receptacles to contain all garbage or refuse.
1.9.2 Garbage and refuse shall be stored in approved receptacles within a
building or structure, or in the rear yard where it will be screened from the
view of passers-by until taken for disposal.
1.10 Pests
1.10.1 Every property should be kept free of rodents, birds, insects or other vermin
which cause or may cause a nuisance to the occupants of the property or of
neighboring properties.
1.10.2 The methods used for exterminating pests shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the Pesticides Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.11
1.10.3. When an exterior opening of a dwelling is used for ventilation, drainage or
illumination and is not required to be fitted with a door, window or other
closure; it shall be covered with screening, grills, or other protection to
effectively prevent the entry of any vermin.
Part 2- Standards For All Property
2.1 Maintenance of Yards
2.1.1. Yards shall be kept clean and free from:
a) Objects or conditions such as holes and excavations that might create
a fire, health or accidental hazard;
b) Heavy undergrowth, long grass and noxious weeds as defined by the
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Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990;
c) Dead, decayed or damaged trees or vegetation that create an unsafe
or unsightly condition or that may cause damage;
d) Dilapidated, collapsed or unfinished structures;
e) Any vehicles, equipment, machinery or trailers which are wrecked,
discarded, dismantled, inoperative, unlicensed or abandoned, except
where such articles are required and used for business purposes
permitted under the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, and
where such articles are placed, stored or left in a manner which avoids
an unsafe or unsightly condition deleterious to the neighborhood;
f) Old or dilapidated furniture, or any appliances (e.g.- freezers,
refrigerators, stoves, etc.); and/or stored or accumulated objects or
materials that create a nuisance or are unsightly.
2.1.2 Yards shall be maintained to:
a) Prevent excessive or recurrent accumulation of water;
b) Prevent the flow of water into any building or structure, either on the
same lot or on an adjacent lot; and/or
c) Prevent instability or erosion of soil.
2.1.3 No materials shall be stored in the front yard. Materials may be stored within
an exterior side yard if adequately screened from view.
2.2 Drainage
2.2.1 Every property containing a building with a basement or cellar shall be
graded and drained to prevent the entry of water into the basement or cellar.
2.2.2 Storm water collected from a roof (i.e. - roof drain or eaves trough), pool
backwash water, driveway or any other surface shall be maintained to
discharge water run-off away from the building, and to prevent flooding and
erosion on neighboring properties.
2.2.3 No roof drainage or drainage of water from swimming pools shall be
discharged on roadways, steps or neighboring properties and shall be
contained within the limits of the premises from which it originated until
absorbed by the soil or drained to an approved swale or ditch.
2.2.4 Sewage or organic waste (i.e. - wastewater) shall be discharged into a
sewage system where such a system exists. Sewage or organic waste shall
be disposed of in a manner according to the Ontario Building Code.
A209) Every on-site sewage system (septic system) shall be maintained so that:
a) The construction of the sewage system remains in accordance with the
basis on which the construction and use of the sewage system was
approved or required under the Building Code Act or predecessor
legislation, asthe case may be and the requirements of the
manufacturer of the sewage system.
b) All components of the sewage system function in their intended manner.
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The land in the vicinity of an on-site sewage system shall be maintained in
a condition that will not cause damage to or impair the functioning of the
sewage system
Parking Areas, Driveways and Walkways
All areas used for vehicular traffic and parking shall be kept in good repair,
free of potholes, uneven sections, snow, ice, debris, or litter.
All areas on the property used for pedestrian traffic shall be maintained to
provide safe passage under normal use and weather conditions.
Proper drainage shall be provided in all parking areas, driveways and
walkways to prevent the pooling of water on the site and the runoff of water
onto adjacent lands.
Fences, Barriers and Retaining Walls
Fences, barriers and retaining walls shall be maintained:
a) Safe and structurally sound; and
b) In good condition, protected by the application of paint or some other
suitable protective coating, or constructed of a material that is resistant to
deterioration.
Foundations
The foundations and the foundations walls of a building or structure shall be
structurally sound and maintained in that condition throughout the service life
of the building or structure.
Foundations that have settled shall be adequately repaired to ensure that the
stability of the superstructure is not compromised by the settlement.
All foundation footings shall be provided with adequate subsoil drainage to
prevent the infiltration of moisture.
All cracks in concrete or masonry walls shall be properly grouted.
All exterior surfaces of foundation walls below grade shall be properly
weather proofed.
Roofs
The roof of every building or structure shall be structurally sound, weather-
proof, and free of loose or unsecured objects, obstructions, hazards and
excessive accumulations of ice and snow. Improperly secured objects and
materials shall either be made secure or shall be removed.
All roof flashing, gutters, valleys, snow and ice guards, eaves troughs, and
down-pipes shall be secured, free of rust, and maintained in a serviceable
condition.
All soffit and fascia components of a building shall be secured and
maintained in good repair and properly painted or otherwise treated.
Chimneys
_ Every chimney, smoke pipe, vent, flue or similar apparatus serving a heating
device or system shall be:
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a) In good repair, securely anchored and plumb.
b) Installed and maintained so as to prevent the escape of smoke or
gases into the building.
c) Free from loose or broken masonry;
d) Free from open joints; and/or
e) Clear of obstructions.
Chimneys which are no longer in use shall continue to be maintained to
the standards prescribed in Section 2.5.1 until such time as they are
removed and the roof opening properly sealed.
Overhanging Extensions
Balconies, porches, canopies, marquees, awnings, screens, grills, pipes,
ducts, air conditioners and all other similar equipment, attachments,
extensions and their supporting members shall be maintained properly and
safely anchored, protected against deterioration, rust or decay, and free
from rubbish and debris.
Stairs, Fire Escapes and Ramps
All stairs, porches, decks, landings, all other similar structures, all treads
and risers, guards, handrails and all supporting structural members shall be
maintained free from defects, accident hazards and capable of supporting
all loads to which they might be subjected too.
Storage of any kind is prohibited on or underneath any stairway, fire escape or
ramp.
All guards and handrails shall be installed and maintained in good repair on
every open side of a balcony, porch, landing and stair-well, and every
stairway and every exterior landing more than 0.8 m above the adjacent
level shall be equipped with a rigid handrail, guard or balustrade that is in
conformance with the Ontario Building Code, and which shall be maintained
in good repair at all times to afford reasonable protection against accident
or injury to any person in or on the property.
Exterior Walls
The exterior walls of every building or structure, or part of a building or
structure, must be structurally sound, maintained in good condition,
weatherproof, free of cracks, loose or unsecured objects or materials and
reasonably resistant to entry by vermin.
All exterior exposed surfaces of a building shall be treated and maintained
with a protective coat of paint or other sealing or coating material to inhibit
deterioration.
Exterior walls of a dwelling and their components shall be free of
unauthorized signs, painted slogans, graffiti and similar defacements.
The use of a tarp or tarps as a permanent exterior wall of a building or
structure is not permitted.
Interior Walls and Ceilings
Every wall and ceiling in a building shall be maintained so as to be free of
holes, cracks, loose or torn coverings or other defects that may be a safety
hazard.
All paint or other wall covering which is stained or deteriorated shall be
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repainted or repaired. Missing wall/ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
Floors
Every floor in a building shall be reasonably smooth and level and shall be
maintained so as to be free of broken or rotted boards, protruding damaged
or deteriorating surfaces in a dangerous condition, or surfaces that might
admit vermin into a room.
Every floor in a building shall be maintained to be free of moisture or
dampness through infiltration from the exterior.
Doors, Windows
Windows, doors and hatchways shall be maintained in good repair and be
weathertight. Rotted or damaged doors, doorframes and their components,
window frames, sashes and casings shall be replaced; and defective
hardware, weather stripping, torn screens and broken window glass shall be
repaired.
All exteriors doors in a dwelling unit shall have a solid core and shall have
hardware capable of being locked or secured from inside the dwelling unit.
At least one entrance door in every dwelling unit shall have hardware so as
to be capable of being locked from both inside and outside the dwelling unit.
All windows that are intended to be opened shall have suitable hardware
so as to allow the window to be locked from inside the dwelling unit.
All windows located in a dwelling unit shall be maintained so as to be safe
against accidental hazards to children.
Heating and Mechanical Systems
In every occupied building, a heating system shall be provided capable of
supplying, during normal hours of occupancy, sufficient heat to maintain a
minimum air temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Said requirement does not
apply to areas not normally heated.
Heating systems, hot water systems, ventilation/air conditioning systems and
other mechanical systems shall be maintained and operated in good
working order and in a safe condition.
Furnaces, stoves and fireplaces shall be kept clear of obstructions so as to
prevent any combustible material from being heated to unsafe conditions.
Except in the event of an emergency, portable auxiliary heaters shall not be
used as the primary source of heat within a building. Portable auxiliary
heaters shall not be located so as to present a fire or safety hazard or to
impede the free movement of persons within the building or room where the
heater is located.
Every fuel burning appliance shall be properly connected, exhausted and
vented to the exterior to ensure its safe operation.
Solid fuel appliances shall be installed in conformance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and/or meet the standards as set for
an uncertified appliance. A chimney, flue, pipe or vent shall be installed in
conformance with the manufacturer's specifications and/or meet the
standard for uncertified equipment.
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A space that contains a heating unit shall have natural or mechanical means
of providing the required combustion air.
Containment for the storage of the fuel shall be properly constructed and
maintained in a convenient location so as to be free from hazards.
Electrical Systems
The connection of an electrical supply system to a building and the system
of circuits and outlets distributing the electrical supply within a building shall
provide adequate capacity for the use and intended use of a building and
such connections, circuits, wiring and outlets along with any fuses, circuit
breakers and other appurtenances thereto, shall be maintained in good
working order, in a safe condition and in compliance with the requirements
of the Ontario Electrical Code.
Extension cords are not permitted on a permanent basis.
The electrical wiring, circuits, fuses, circuit breakers and electrical
equipment, outlets, switches and covers in a building shall be
maintained at all times.
Ventilation
Proper ventilation shall be provided and maintained within a building so as
to prevent the accumulation of heat, dust, fumes, gases, vapors or other
contaminants that may create a fire, explosion or health hazard.
Every attic, basement, cellar and unheated crawl space shall have
adequate ventilation.
Lighting
Sufficient windows, skylights or electrical lighting fixtures shall be provided
and maintained to furnish illumination in public or common hallways and
stairways, whenever the building is in use, and in all passages provided for
use as an emergency exit.
Buildings and Structures
The owner of any building or structure will maintain the building or structure
in a condition and standard in accordance with this By-Law and the exterior
finish or covering will be aesthetically consistent and complimentary to the
immediate surroundings as determined the Property Standards Officer.
Standards for Residential Property
Standards of Occupancy
No person shall use or occupy, permit the use or occupancy of, or rent any
residential property that does not conform to the standards of this By-Law.
A non-habitable room shall not be used as a habitable room.
The maximum number of occupants in a dwelling unit shall not exceed the
capacity of the plumbing system or occupant load of the building.
Every tenant, or Occupant or lessee of a residential property shall maintain
the property or part thereof and the land which they occupy or control, in
accordance with this By-Law, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and shall
dispose of garbage and debris on a regular basis, in accordance with
Municipal By-Laws.
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Every tenant, or occupant or lessee of a residential property shall maintain
every floor, wall, ceiling and fixture, under their control, including hallways,
entrances, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and other common areas; in a
clean, sanitary and safe condition.
Accumulation or storage of garbage, refuse, appliances, or furniture in a
means of egress shall not be permitted.
Means of Egress
Every dwelling and each dwelling unit contained therein shall have a safe,
continuous and unobstructed passage from the interior of the dwelling unit to
the exterior of the building at grade level.
Plumbing Systems
Every dwelling unit shall be provided with an adequate supply of potable
running water.
Hot and cold running water shall be supplied for the bathtub/shower,
washbasin and kitchen sink.
All water pipes and associated plumbing fixtures shall be protected from
freezing.
All plumbing and plumbing fixtures in every building shall be free from leaks
and defects and shall, at all times, conform to the Ontario Building Code.
Accessory Buildings
Accessory buildings and all other structures appurtenant to the property shall
be maintained in a structurally-sound condition and in good repair.
Accessory buildings and all other structures shall be maintained in a safe,
hazard-free condition, free from clutter or the accumulation of rubbish and
debris.
All exterior, exposed surfaces of accessory buildings or structures not
inherently resistant to deterioration shall be maintained so as to provide
adequate protection from weather or vermin.
Accessory buildings and all other structures shall be kept so as not to present
an unsightly appearance.
Garages and Carports
All areas of a garage shall be kept clear of the accumulation of rubbish and
debris or conditions that are unsightly or might create a fire, health or
accident hazard.
Garages shall be provided with a clear and unobstructed exit.
Attached or built-in garages shall be constructed and maintained so as to
prevent noxious gases from entering the habitable areas of the residence.
Standards For Non-Residential Property
General
Commercial, industrial and institutional properties shall be maintained in
conformance with the general standards prescribed in this By-Law.
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4.1.2 Conditions of occupancy of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings
shall be in accordance with all applicable provincial regulations pertinent to
their intended use and application.
4.2 Signs
4.2.1. Signs shall be maintained in good repair, and any signs that are excessively
weathered, faded or cracked shall be repaired or removed.
4.2.2 Exterior signs that are unused, uncared for or discarded shall be removed
forthwith from the property or shall be stored within a building on the property
PART 5- STANDARDS FOR VACANT LANDS AND BUILDINGS
5.1 Vacant Lands
5.1.1. Vacant land shall be maintained to the standards as described in Part Il,
Section 2.1 of this By-Law.
5.1.2 Vacant land shall be graded, filled or otherwise drained so as to prevent
recurrent ponding of water.
5.2 Vacant Buildings
5.2.1. Vacant or unoccupied buildings shall be protected against the risk of fire,
accident or other damage.
5.2.2 Vacant buildings shall be kept cleared of all garbage, rubbish and debris;
and shall have all water, electrical and other services disconnected except
those services that are required for the security and maintenance of the
property.
5.2.3 The Owner of a vacant building shall board up the building to the satisfaction
of the Officer by covering all openings through which entry may be attained
with material approved to the satisfaction of the Property Standards Officer.
5.2.4 Any part of a vacant building that cannot be boarded up due to its physical
condition shall be demolished.
5.3 Demolition
5.3.1 No person shall commence, conduct or permit to be commenced or
conducted any work in the nature of demolition or removal of a building or
part thereof, unless a permit is obtained from the Chief Building Official in
compliance with the Ontario Building Code, and such permit shall be posted
in a prominent position on the demolition site.
5.3.2 The Owner of any building or part thereof being demolished, shall leave any
remaining wall or walls (including any former party walls or walls, whether
separately or jointly owned) structurally sound and weather tight, in a safe
condition and in conformity with the standards in the Ontario Building Code.
5.3.3 Upon completion of demolition, the entire site shall be cleared and cleaned
of all debris, left free from holes or excavations and provided and maintained
with a suitable ground cover.
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PART 6 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
6.1 General
6.1.1 The Township shall administer and enforce this By-Law as prescribed by the
Ontario Building Code Act; S.O. 1992, c.23 Section 15 as amended.
6.1.2 The Officer may prohibit the occupancy or use of any property that does not
conform to the standards prescribed in this By-Law.
6.1.3 The Officer may utilize various reports and forms in the administration and
enforcement of this By-law which can be revised as deemed required by the
Officer, including but not limited to:
a) An inspection report;
b) Re-inspection report;
c) Order to Remedy Violation;
d) Order to Comply;
e) Notice to Appeal;
f) Decision Following Appeal; or
g) Other such report or form
6.2 Property Standards Officer
6.2.1 Council may, from time to time, appoint Officers to carry out the
administrative function of this By-Law. On appointment, the Officers shall
have full responsibility and authority of administration as provided by the
Ontario Building Code Act.
6.2.2 The Property Standards Officer, or any person acting under his direction,
may at all reasonable times, upon producing proper identification, enter and
inspect any property. The Officer or his designate shall not enter any room
or place used as a dwelling without the consent of the Occupant except under
the authority of a search warrant issued under Section 21 of the Ontario
Building Code Act.
6.2.3. No person shall obstruct or attempt to obstruct an Officer or a person acting
under the Officer's instruction in the exercise of their duties.
6.2.4 An Officer shall bring with them anyone they deem to be of assistance
including a Police Officer, Building Official, Fire Official or Engineer.
6.3 Property Standards Committee
6.3.1 Council shall appoint a Property Standards Committee for a term of office
concurrent with Council.
6.3.2 Council shall maintain the full membership of the Property Standards
Committee by replacing any member who, for any reason, may fail to serve
out his or her term of office.
6.3.3. The duties and responsibilities of the Property Standards Committee shall
be as dictated in the Ontario Building Code Act.
6.4 Appealing an Order
6.4.1 Every person wishing to appeal an Order made under Subsection 15.2 (2)
of the Ontario Building Code Act, R.S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended, shall
submit a notice of appeal in the manner and within the time frame as
prescribed in Subsection 15.3(1) of the Ontario Building Code Act. All
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notices of appeal shall be accompanied by a non-refundable payment of one
hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
6.5 Power of the Corporation to Repair or Demolish
6.5.1. If the Owner or Occupant of a property fails to repair or to demolish the
property in accordance with an Order, the Township may cause the property
to be repaired or demolished accordingly.
6.5.2 For the purposes of Subsection 6.5.1 employees or agents of the Township
may enter the property at any reasonable time without a warrant in order to
repair or demolish the property.
6.5.3. The Township will not be liable to compensate an Owner, Occupant or any
other person having an interest in the property by reason of any action
performed by or on behalf of the Township under the provisions of this
By-Law.
6.5.4 The Township shall have a lien on the land for the amount spent on the repair
or demolition under Subsection 6.5.1, and the amount shall be deemed to
be municipal real property taxes and may be added by the Treasurer to the
collector's roll and collected in the same manner and with the same priorities
as municipal real property taxes.
6.6 Emergency Powers
6.6.1. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-Law, if upon inspection of a
property, the Officer is satisfied that there is a non-conformity with the
standards prescribed in the By-Law to such extent as to pose an immediate
danger to the health or safety of any person, the Officer may make an Order
containing particulars of the non-conformity and requiring immediate
remedial repairs or other work to be carried out forthwith to terminate the
danger.
6.6.2 After making an Order under Section 6.6.1, the Officer may, either before or
after the Order is served, take or cause to be taken any measures
considered necessary to terminate the danger; and for this purpose, the
Township has the right, through its employees or agents, to enter upon the
property at any reasonable time.
6.6.3. The Officer, Township, or anyone acting on behalf of the Township is not
liable to compensate the Owner, Occupant, or any other person by reason
of anything done by or on behalf of the Township in the reasonable exercise
of its power under Section 6.6.2.
6.7 _— Penalties
6.7.1. Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law is guilty of an
offence, and upon conviction is liable to the penalties as provided for in the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.0. 1990, c. P. 33, as amended (Schedule "A")
6.7.2. Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law or fails to comply
with an Order, Direction or other requirement made pursuant to this By-law
is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to be fined not more than
$25,000.00 for a first offence and to a fine of not more than $50,000.00 for a
subsequent offence.
6.7.3. Despite section 6.7.2 above, if a Corporation is convicted of any offence
under this By-law, the maximum penalty that may be imposed upon the
Corporation is $50,000.00 for a first offence and $100,000.00 for any
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subsequent offence and not as provided in section 6.7.2 above.
For the purpose of sections 6.7.2 and 6.7.3 above, an offence is a
subsequent offence if there has been a previous conviction under this
By-Law.
Validity
If an article of this By-Law is held to be invalid for any reason, the remaining
provisions in the By-Law shall remain in effect until repealed.
Where the provisions of this By-Law conflict with the provisions of another
By-Law in force in the Township, the provisions that establish the higher
standards of health, safety and welfare of the general public shall prevail.
Repeal
By-Law No. 11-2008, as amended, and any other By-Laws, resolutions or
parts of By-Law or resolutions inconsistent with this By-aw are hereby
repealed.
Effective Date
6.10.3 That this By-law shall come into force and effect on the day of its passing.
Read A First, Second And Third Time And Finally Passed This 11" Day Of
March, 2025.
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Mayor, d ~ Clerk/CAO
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SCHEDULE “A” TO BY-LAW 16-2025
Being A By-Law to Provide Property Standards of the Physical Condition, Maintenance
and Occupancy, of Property Located Within
The Corporation of The Township of Carlow/Mayo
Part 1- Provincial Offences Act Set Fines
ITEM COLUMN 1 SHORT COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3- SET
FORM WORDING PROVISION FINE
CREATING OR
DEFINING
OFFENCE
1 Owner Fail to Maintain Section 1.4.1. $150.00
Property in
Accordance with
Section:
2 Owner or Occupant Section 1.8.1. $150.00
Littering
3 Deposit debris on Section 1.8.2. $150.00
Municipal Property
4 Occupant Fail to Section 3.1.4. $150.00
Maintain Property in
Accordance with
Section:
5 Occupant Fail to Section 3.1.5. $150.00
Maintain Residence
under their control.
6 Obstruct Egress Section 3.1.6 $250.00
7 Obstructing an Officer Section 6.2.3 $300.00
“NOTE: The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 6.7
of
By-Law no. 16-2025, a certified copy of which has been filed"
The fine amounts listed above have been approved by the Regional Senior Justice.
Dated: March 19, 2025
Electronic Signature:
wu Vincent Cliiggord, 259)
W. Vincent Clifford
Regional Senior Justice
Ontario Court of Justice - East Region
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