What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Cornwall, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Litter By-law No. 051-1996 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Standards: No person shall throw, place, or deposit refuse or debris on private property or municipal property, except in receptacles provided. Enforcement: Every person who contravenes is guilty of an offence and liable to penalties under the Provincial Offences Act.
| standards | No person shall throw, place, or deposit refuse or debris on private property or municipal property, except in receptacles provided. | s. 1 |
| enforcement | Every person who contravenes is guilty of an offence and liable to penalties under the Provincial Offences Act. | s. 2 |
Prohibits throwing, dumping, or depositing garbage/litter on public or private property within the City.
| standards | Using/occupying nonconforming property; failing to repair/maintain; failing to comply with an order; removing posted signs/notices/orders/placards. | s. 4.1; s. 4.2; s. 4.3; s. 4.4 |
| enforcement | If order not complied with, City may repair, clean, clear up or demolish at owner's expense. | s. 14.10.1; s. 14.4.3 |
Requires all property owners to keep buildings and land in good, safe condition; the City's core unsightly/dangerous-premises maintenance standard.
| standards | Vacant buildings must be registered, maintained, and boarded up; commercial storefronts cannot be boarded without approval. | s. 3.1; s. 6.1; s. 7.1; s. 8.1 |
| enforcement | Officer may issue Order; if not complied, City may do work at Owner's expense, including Boarding-Up, and recover costs plus fees. | s. 11.1; s. 12.1; s. 12.2 |
Regulates buildings vacant 60+ days that are damaged, unfinished or unsecured, requiring registration and securing of vacant structures.