Property maintenance — East Ferris, Ontario

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

Municipality of East Ferris has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.

By-law No. 2023-20 - Clean Yards By-law adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits grass or weeds over 20 centimetres, garbage, debris, refuse, inoperative vehicles, standing water, infestation, unprotected pits or wells, and conditions creating health, fire or accident hazards. s. 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 6.1
enforcement Order to remedy within 21 days; cleanup at owner's expense if in default; costs added to tax roll; fines up to $1,000.00. s. 9.1, 11.1, 11.3, 12.2
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Provides regulations for maintaining land in a clean and clear condition and establishes enforcement procedures for yard and property conditions.

By-law No. 2026-10 - Property Standards adopted bylaw
standards Yards and lands shall be kept clean and free from rubbish, debris, inoperable vehicles, dilapidated structures, long grass, weeds, dead trees, and pests. Section 4.2
enforcement Officer may issue Order. Municipality may repair/clear/demolish at Owner's expense (100% costs). Costs added to tax roll if unpaid within thirty (30) days. Section 8.8, Section 8.13, Section 11.2
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Establishes property standards for East Ferris, including orders, remedial work, cost recovery, and replacement of the prior property standards bylaw.

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