What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Melancthon, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Property Standards By-law No. 27-2019 (Township of Melancthon), verified 2026-10-18. Standards: Nonconforming occupancy/use/rental; yards/vacant property not clean/free from rubbish/debris/hazards; derelict vehicles stored. Enforcement: Order served; if not complied with, municipality may repair, clean-up or demolish at owner's expense and lien property.
| standards | Nonconforming occupancy/use/rental; yards/vacant property not clean/free from rubbish/debris/hazards; derelict vehicles stored. | s. 4.2; s. 5.1; s. 5.4 |
| enforcement | Order served; if not complied with, municipality may repair, clean-up or demolish at owner's expense and lien property. | s. 30.1(c); s. 33.1(a)-(c) |
Under Building Code Act s.15.1(3), prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of property, requires repair or clearing of debris and refuse.
2023 amendment adding exterior lighting provisions to Section 14 Building Standards. Scanned PDF; number unclear in OCR.
By-law index linking property standards by-law and amendment.