What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
Municipality of Greenstone has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.
| standards | Grass exceeding 20 cm, noxious weeds, dead trees, waste, derelict vehicles, uncovered garbage, and water discharge onto highways or neighbouring properties. | "from exceeding 20 cm in height"; "noxious weeds, overgrown vegetation, and dead or dying trees"; "Storing derelict"; "Avoid discharge onto highways" |
Sets general property standards for grass, vegetation, waste, derelict vehicles, garbage storage, and drainage.
| standards | Properties laden with debris, unsightly vegetation, or conditions constituting health, fire or accident hazard. | Examples of property not complying with the Property Standards: |
| enforcement | Under Order to Comply, Municipality may enter property, make any necessary changes and then charge the property owner for costs. | make any necessary changes and then charge the property owner |
Sets maintenance and occupancy standards for property, including storage, structural repair, exterior areas, drainage, and pest prevention.