What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Coleman, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Clean Yards By-law No. 23-23 (Township of Coleman) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may issue notice requiring cleanup; if owner defaults, Municipality may complete at owner's expense and recover costs/fees, including by tax roll.
Clean Yards By-law No. 23-23 (Township of Coleman)
adopted bylaw
standards
No person shall deposit refuse on Township or private property; owners/occupants must keep property clean and free from refuse; no storing inoperative or partly dismantled motor vehicles.
Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1
enforcement
Officer may issue notice requiring cleanup; if owner defaults, Municipality may complete at owner's expense and recover costs/fees, including by tax roll.
Sections 6.1, 8.1, 8.4
scout note
Under Municipal Act s.127, 128, 131: requires land to be kept clean and clear of refuse/debris, prohibits dumping, wrecking yards and requires repair of dilapidated fences; costs recoverable on tax roll.
Property Standards By-law No. 23-22 (Township of Coleman)
adopted bylaw
standards
Yards kept clean and free from rubbish/debris, hazards, wrecked/unlicenced vehicles, dilapidated or damaged buildings/structures; surface conditions not unsightly compared to adjacent property.
s. 2.02; s. 2.03(4)
enforcement
Order to remedy; if not remedied within time, municipality may correct violations at owner's expense.
Appendix 2 (Form PS-A-02)
scout note
Adopts standards for maintenance and occupancy of property under Building Code Act s.15.1 with Schedule A and a Property Standards Committee; repeals 08-08, 08-20, 19-36, 22-12.