Property maintenance — Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by By-law No. 2026-08 Property Standards, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Order may issue; if non-compliance, Municipality may do required work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or tax roll lien.
Yards must be clean and free of litter, garbage, rubbish, waste, salvage, refuse, decaying or damaged trees, and objects or conditions creating health, fire, accident hazard or unsightly condition.
s. 2.2(a)
enforcement
Order may issue; if non-compliance, Municipality may do required work at owner's cost, recoverable by action or tax roll lien.
s. 8.2(c)-(d)
scout note
Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of property under Building Code Act s.15.1, including yard conditions.
Property Standards - Northern Bruce Peninsula
rules page: Summarises the Property Standards By-law covering yards, parking areas, walks, accessory buildings and fences.