Property maintenance — Mapleton, Ontario

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

The Township of Mapleton, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Clean and Clear By-law No. 2012-049; Property Standards By-law No. 2017-101, verified 2026-10-18.

Clean and Clear By-law No. 2012-049 adopted bylaw
standards Land must be clean and free from refuse, hazards, derelict/wrecked vehicles, grass/weeds over 30.5 cm, dilapidated structures, pests, dead/diseased trees, and unsightly conditions. s. 3.4
enforcement Officer may issue written notice to comply within not less than 72 hours; if not complied, Township may do work at the expense of the owner or occupant and add costs to the tax roll. s. 3.6; s. 3.7
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Township of Mapleton by-law (Municipal Act s.127-128) requiring owners to clean and clear land of refuse and debris; scanned PDF.

Property Standards By-law No. 2017-101 adopted bylaw
standards Failure to maintain property in conformity; yards must be clean and free of litter, rubbish, waste, and unsightly conditions. s. 2.01(1); s. 2.02
enforcement An Officer may issue an order; if a person fails to comply, the Township may cause the work to be done at that person's cost, recoverable by action or tax roll/lien, and may enter the property to take necessary compliance actions. s. 8.03(2); s. 8.04(1); s. 8.04(6); s. 8.04(7)
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Township of Mapleton property standards under Building Code Act s.15.1; maintenance and occupancy standards, Property Standards Committee, orders.

Township of Mapleton By-laws page

By-law department page linking Clean and Clear and Property Standards by-laws.

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