What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
City of Kenora has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-09.
| standards | Waste, inoperative motor vehicles, nuisances, weeds >20cm, unsafe containers, improper storage of domestic materials in front yards prohibited | s. 2.39, s. 2.41, s. 2.38, s. 2.47, s. 2.44, s. 3.07 |
| enforcement | Owner must repair/maintain to conform with standards or clear site of all buildings, structures, debris and leave in graded and leveled condition | s. 2.03(2) |
Sets standards for maintenance and occupancy of property in Kenora.
| standards | Yards must be free of waste, overgrown vegetation, inoperative vehicles/machinery, unsafe containers, ponding water, and health/fire/accident hazards. | s. 20, s. 14, s. 27, s. 37, s. 19, s. 45 |
| enforcement | Officer may order discontinuation or remedial work; City may perform work at owner's expense and recover costs via action or tax roll addition at 15% interest per year. | s. 51, s. 53, s. 56, s. 57 |
Regulates yard maintenance and related exterior property conditions in Kenora.