| standards | Noxious weeds; grass/weeds over 20.32 cm (8 in) or 25 cm (10 in) on vacant land; waste; standing water; pests/infestation; animal excrement accumulation; dead/damaged trees creating unsafe condition; deep ruts and holes. | s. 5.4(a)–(g) |
| enforcement | Officer issues Order/Notice (min. 72 hours to comply on property); Municipality may perform remedial work at owner's expense and recover costs via invoice, court proceedings, or adding to tax roll; fines up to $1,000 (first offence) or $5,000 (subsequent offences). | s. 13.1, s. 14.1, s. 16.1, s. 16.2, s. 17.3(a)(b) |
scout note
Municipality of Meaford By-law 2020-50 prescribing standards for yard and boulevard maintenance (long grass, nuisance weeds, property clearing). Passed 2020-07-27.