Property maintenance — McDougall, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of McDougall, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Property Standards By-law No. 2022-35 (Municipality of McDougall), verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: An Officer may make an order; non-compliance resulting in municipal repair costs creates a priority lien added to the tax roll.

Property Standards By-law No. 2022-35 (Municipality of McDougall) adopted bylaw
standards Yards must be clean and free from rubbish and appliances; no wrecked, discarded, unlicensed, dismantled, inoperative or abandoned vehicles in driveways or yards; vacant land free from rubbish. s. 5(1), s. 6(1), s. 21
enforcement An Officer may make an order; non-compliance resulting in municipal repair costs creates a priority lien added to the tax roll. s. 25(1), s. 29
scout note

Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of property, prohibits use of non-conforming property, and allows repair or clearing of debris and refuse; repeals By-law 2012-18.

McDougall By-laws index

Municipal by-laws listing linking the Property Standards by-law.

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