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Property maintenance — Lucan Biddulph, Ontario: Tidy Yard By-law 13-2026

In the Township of Lucan Biddulph, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Tidy Yard By-law 13-2026, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may issue order to discontinue or work order; if owner fails, Municipality may do work at owner's expense and recover costs by action or tax roll.

Tidy Yard By-law 13-2026 adopted bylaw

standards	Accumulation of Debris, garbage, Refuse, Rubble, Waste unless authorized; Grass over 20 cm; unfilled excavations; standing water over 30 cm; hazardous water; stored inoperable vehicles unless permitted.	s. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.6, 4.8, 4.12
enforcement	Officer may issue order to discontinue or work order; if owner fails, Municipality may do work at owner's expense and recover costs by action or tax roll.	s. 9.1, 9.2, 9.5, 11.1, 11.2

scout note

Filling, draining, cleaning and clearing of land and clearing refuse; repeals By-law 53-2007. Dated Mar 17, 2026.