What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Nipigon, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by By-law No. 1194 - Property Maintenance and Occupancy Standards of Property, verified 2026-10-18. Standards: All property shall be kept free from rubbish or other debris and from objects, material or conditions that might create a health, fire or accident hazard. Enforcement: If repairs or clearance are not completed by the deadline, the Municipality may carry out the repair or clearance at the owner's expense.
By-law No. 1194 - Property Maintenance and Occupancy Standards of Property
adopted bylaw
standards
All property shall be kept free from rubbish or other debris and from objects, material or conditions that might create a health, fire or accident hazard.
All property shall be kept free from rubbish or other debris
enforcement
If repairs or clearance are not completed by the deadline, the Municipality may carry out the repair or clearance at the owner's expense.
s. D.9.2(d)
scout note
Township property maintenance and occupancy standards by-law (20 pp, scanned, OCR'd; passed under 1983-era Planning Act authority). Still the only one posted; no later replacement seen.