Property maintenance — East Gwillimbury, Ontario

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

In the Town of East Gwillimbury, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by By-law 2018-083 Respecting Property Standards and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may make an Order; if not complied with, Corporation may repair or demolish the property and add costs to the tax roll, with a lien for costs.

By-law 2018-083 Respecting Property Standards adopted bylaw

standards	Prohibited conditions include brush, waste material, debris, hazardous objects/conditions, dilapidated structures, injurious insects/rodents, dead/dying/diseased/hazard trees, nuisance, and litter accumulation.	s. 4.2; s. 4.41; s. 4.42
enforcement	Officer may make an Order; if not complied with, Corporation may repair or demolish the property and add costs to the tax roll, with a lien for costs.	s. 8.14; s. 2.4; s. 3.1(c)

scout note

Town property standards under Building Code Act s.15.1; repeals By-law 2006-23.

By-law 2018-084 Regulate and Prescribe Standards for Maintenance of Private Property (Property Maintenance) adopted bylaw

standards	Grass/weeds over 20 cm; unkempt ground cover; waste material; inoperable vehicles; graffiti/defacement; health, fire or accident hazards.	s. 2.1; s. 2.6; s. 2.9; s. 2.11; s. 2.14; s. 3.1
enforcement	Order to comply; default work at owner’s expense; costs recoverable by legal action or tax roll.	s. 13.2(a); s. 14.1; s. 14.4

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Town yard and private property maintenance rules under the Municipal Act (refuse, grass, vehicles).

By-laws page

Town by-law index.

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