What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
Town of Hawkesbury has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.
| standards | Prohibits waste, grass over 20 cm, dead trees, infestation, graffiti, unsecured appliances, holes, excavations, noxious plants, and unmaintained pools on properties. | s. 5, 9, 10, 12, 21; Schedule "A-4" |
| enforcement | Notice to remedy issued; Town may remove items or perform work at owner's cost plus administration fee of 15%; Administrative Monetary Penalty applies; Court may order remedy. | s. 1, 4, 25, 27, 28 |
Requires properties to be maintained and kept clear of waste.
| standards | Prohibits abandoning material likely to become litter, depositing refuse, debris or sewage on properties, or using land for dumping waste material. | s. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| enforcement | Administrative Monetary Penalty, fines up to $100,000, court order prohibiting continuation, liability for Town costs removing waste. | s. 5.1, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7 |
Prohibits littering on properties within the Town.
| standards | Yards must be free from rubbish, rubble, debris, dilapidated structures, or conditions creating an unsightly condition out of character with the surrounding environment. | s. 3.9.1, s. 3.9.2 |
| enforcement | Owner shall repair/maintain to comply or clear property; contraventions liable for Administrative Monetary Penalty of $500.00. | s. 8.1, s. 7.3.1, Schedule "A-5" |
Provides standards for maintenance and occupancy of property in Hawkesbury.