Property maintenance — Niagara Falls, Ontario

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

The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Maintaining of Land By-law No. 2007-41 (Litter, consolidated, amended by 2024-069, 2024-125); Property Standards By-law 2015-101; Property Standards By-law No. 2015-101, verified 2026-10-28.

Maintaining of Land By-law No. 2007-41 (Litter, consolidated, amended by 2024-069, 2024-125) adopted bylaw
standards Refuse on land; sewage/drainage not sanitary; vehicles/trailers/RVs on non-surfaced parking; grass/weeds exceeding 20 cm; wrecking/dismantling vehicles; private drain not operative. s. 2(1); s. 3; s. 4; s. 5(1); s. 6; s. 7; s. 8(1); s. 8(2)
enforcement Order may require repair, cleanup, removal, etc.; on default City may enter and rectify, recovering expenses by action or like municipal taxes, including an administration fee. s. 9(1); s. 11(1), (3), (4)
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Requires land to be kept free of litter/refuse and maintained; addresses unsightly premises and junk/debris accumulation.

Property Standards By-law 2015-101 adopted bylaw

Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of property in Niagara Falls; listed in the official by-law directory as Property Standards By-law 2015-101.

Property Standards By-law No. 2015-101 adopted bylaw
standards No yard shall contain dilapidated, collapsed or partially constructed structures not currently under construction; every yard shall be kept clear of dead, decayed or damaged trees. s. 2.1.1; s. 2.1.3
enforcement Officer may issue Order to repair/replace; if not carried out, City may repair or demolish, clear site, leave graded and leveled at Owner's expense; amount is lien. s. 8.4.1; s. 8.4.2(3); s. 8.9.1(1)-(2); s. 8.9.3
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Sets minimum maintenance/occupancy standards for property in the City; basis for unsightly/dangerous-premises enforcement.

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