Property maintenance — Lincoln, Ontario

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

In the Town of Lincoln, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Clean Yards By-law 2018-92 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may order compliance; if default, Town may do works at owner's expense and recover costs by action or tax roll.

Clean Yards By-law 2018-92 adopted bylaw
standards Land kept clean/clear of weeds; turf grass ≤20 cm; no standing water over 3 days; no domestic/industrial waste; no unauthorized refuse; no drain/watercourse obstruction; graffiti removed. s. 2.1, s. 2.2(b), s. 3.2, s. 3.3, s. 4.2, s. 5.2, s. 5.3, s. 5.4, s. 6.1, s. 6.2, s. 7.1
enforcement Officer may order compliance; if default, Town may do works at owner's expense and recover costs by action or tax roll. s. 8.1, s. 8.2, s. 8.5, s. 8.6
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Maintenance of land under Municipal Act s.127; refuse/debris and yard cleanliness; repeals 2018-50.

Property Standards By-law 2016-27 adopted bylaw
standards Yards kept clear of Waste and any situation/condition posing fire, health or safety hazard; excessive growth of weeds/grass exceeding 20 centimetres; noxious weeds eliminated. s. 5.1.1, 5.1.3, 5.1.4
enforcement Officer may make an Order; if owner fails to comply, Town may repair/demolish, board up, clear site, make safe, and has a lien for amount spent. s. 7.3.2; s. 7.8.1(a)-(h)
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Standards for maintenance and occupancy of all property in the Town of Lincoln. Passed April 4, 2016.

Property standards by-law enforcement page

rules page: property standards enforcement and appeal form.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: http://www.lincoln.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Property maintenance across Ontario · Property maintenance in other municipalities