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# Property Standards
Kapuskasing takes pride in keeping its community beautiful, liveable and sustainable. Our **Property Standard By-law** is responsible for enforcing property maintenance standards to ensure our community remains in good condition.
The following information provides an overview of this by-law, however if you would like more details, please refer to the actual by-law in our Civic Web.
Structural Standards
Structures shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition.
Fences, Accessory Buildings and Temporary Structures
* Shall be protected by paint, preservative or other weather resistant.
* Shall be kept in a structural sound condition and free of accident hazards.
* Shall not present an unsightly appearance.
A permit from the Building & Planning Department is required to install a temporary structure.
For information on Temporary Structures, please refer to the regulation sheet.
Access the permission form to build a fence and for more information.
Lands, Lots and Yards
* Shall be maintained in a clean and reasonable state of repair to prevent fire, accidents or hazards to health.
* All grassed and landscaped areas shall be cut and maintained in a reasonable condition.
* Any rubbish or debris, shall be removed or stored out of sight in a safe and sanitary building or container.
* Vacant lots must be kept clean and clear of all objects, machinery or equipment that is non-functional, worthless or have salvage value only.
For more information, please refer to the **Yards and Vacant Lots By-Law** in our Civic Web.
Landscaping
No fill shall be allowed to remain in an unlevelled state on any property for longer than thirty (30) days.
Trees
* All trees on the premises shall be kept trimmed so as to be free from dead, diseased or dying branches which may be a source of danger.
* All diseased or dead trees which may be a source of danger must be removed.
Questions or concerns regarding a specific property can be forwarded to By-Law Enforcement.
Thank you for helping to keep Kapuskasing beautiful.
Contact Us
Town of Kapuskasing
88 Riverside Drive,
Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1B3
Tel: 705-335-2341
[email protected]