Property maintenance — Orillia, Ontario

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

The City of Orillia, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Municipal Code Chapter 834 — Clean and Clear; Municipal Code Chapter 866 — Maintenance - Occupancy Standards, verified 2026-10-18.

Municipal Code Chapter 834 — Clean and Clear adopted bylaw

standards	Land not filled, drained, clean or cleared; waste, garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste on land; dumping; storing used vehicles for wrecking/dismantling; vegetative growth over 20 cm; listed weeds.	834.3.1, 834.3.4–834.3.6, 834.3.9, 834.3.13, 834.3.15
enforcement	Officer may order owner, responsible person, or abutting owner to comply; on default, Director may enter and do work, with City recovering expenses from owner or responsible person.	834.4.1, 834.6.1, 834.6.3

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Property-maintenance by-law prohibiting accumulation of domestic/industrial waste, salvage material and inoperative motor vehicles on a lot; also regulates boulevards, driveway aprons and sight triangles. Current to April 2024.

Municipal Code Chapter 866 — Maintenance - Occupancy Standards adopted bylaw

standards	Exterior property areas must be neat/tidy and free from waste, pests, dead/damaged trees, derelict vehicles/boats, unsafe objects, dilapidated buildings, stagnant water, and unorderly firewood.	s. 866.3.1
enforcement	Property Standards Officer may order repair/maintenance or clearing; City may do required work at cost of person, recoverable by action or tax roll.	s. 866.35.2, s. 866.35.4

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Property-standards by-law under the Building Code Act setting minimum exterior/structural maintenance, repair and occupancy standards for dwellings, with a farms exemption. Current to April 2024.

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