What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Orangeville, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Property Standards By-law 2022-021 (Office Consolidation, amended by 2022-059 and 2025-051), verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may order repair/maintenance or clearing; if not complied with, Town may repair/demolish and recover costs from owner by action or tax roll.
Property Standards By-law 2022-021 (Office Consolidation, amended by 2022-059 and 2025-051)
adopted bylaw
standards
Yards must be clean/free of refuse, unsafe conditions, stagnant water, long grass/weeds over 15 cm, noxious weeds, inoperative vehicles, unsightly accumulations; property free of graffiti; fences/walls not unsightly.
s. 4.1; s. 5.1; s. 11.1
enforcement
Officer may order repair/maintenance or clearing; if not complied with, Town may repair/demolish and recover costs from owner by action or tax roll.
s. 36.2; s. 36.4; s. 38.1
scout note
Maintenance and occupancy standards for all properties: long grass and weeds over 15 cm, noxious weeds, derelict or inoperative vehicles, debris and refuse; Property Standards Committee established.
Property Standards (Town of Orangeville web page)
rules page: summarises the Property Standards By-law, complaint steps, appeal committee and re-inspection fees.