Property maintenance — North Dundas, Ontario

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

The Township of North Dundas, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Clean Yards By-law (No. 36-2000, number partly illegible); Property Standards By-law 20-2012, verified 2026-10-18.

Clean Yards By-law (No. 36-2000, number partly illegible) adopted bylaw
standards Prohibits unsafe or unsightly yards: waste, rubbish, garbage, debris, hazards, heavy undergrowth, noxious plants, excessive growth, grass over 4 inches, dead trees, inoperative vehicles, junk, dilapidated structures, unprotected wells. s. 2(a)-(h)
enforcement Corporation sends notice by registered mail or personal service requiring compliance; if not complied, may do work and recover expense by action or like municipal taxes. s. 11-12
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Requires yards and vacant lots to be kept safe and clear of waste and refuse; prohibits dumping; scanned 2000 by-law.

Property Standards By-law 20-2012 adopted bylaw
standards Nonconforming property; unsafe conditions; buildings, structures, debris or refuse not cleared; property not left graded/leveled. s. 3(1), 3(2), 3(4)
enforcement Officer may issue order; if repair/clearance not carried out within time, municipality may carry out at owner's expense. s. 34(1), 34(2)(c)
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Standards for maintenance and occupancy of property under Building Code Act s.15.1(3).

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