| standards | Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, appliances, health/safety hazards, standing water, heavy undergrowth, overgrown vegetation, graffiti; ground cover max 15 cm; inoperable vehicles prohibited. | s. 5(1), s. 5(4)(b), s. 5(5), s. 5(7), s. 6(1) |
| enforcement | Officer issues order; if not complied with, City may repair or demolish the property and add costs to the tax roll as municipal taxes. | s. 53(4) |
scout note
Corporation of the City of Markham By-law 2017-26, the Property Standards By-law, establishing standards for maintenance and occupancy of property. Passed April 25, 2017. Confirmed via PDF text extraction.