Property maintenance — Cornwall, Ontario

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

The City of Cornwall, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Litter By-law No. 051-1996; Property Standards By-law No. 2023-041; Vacant Building By-law No. 2014-109, verified 2026-08-23.

Litter By-law No. 051-1996 adopted bylaw

Prohibits throwing, dumping, or depositing garbage/litter on public or private property within the City.

Property Standards By-law No. 2023-041 adopted bylaw

Requires all property owners to keep buildings and land in good, safe condition; the City's core unsightly/dangerous-premises maintenance standard.

Vacant Building By-law No. 2014-109 adopted bylaw

Regulates buildings vacant 60+ days that are damaged, unfinished or unsecured, requiring registration and securing of vacant structures.

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