Property maintenance — Perth, Ontario

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

In the Town of Perth, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Property Maintenance and Occupancy Standards By-law No. 3322 (Town of Perth, office consolidation to By-law 3322-1, 2008) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Order may be given immediate effect for repair or clearing; municipality has lien for amount spent.

Property Maintenance and Occupancy Standards By-law No. 3322 (Town of Perth, office consolidation to By-law 3322-1, 2008) adopted bylaw
standards Yards kept clean and free from rubbish/debris, wrecked vehicles, long grass, dilapidated structures, pests, dead trees; surface conditions not unsightly, free of garbage/refuse, deep ruts/holes. s. 3.02; s. 3.03
enforcement Order may be given immediate effect for repair or clearing; municipality has lien for amount spent. s. 7.11.3; s. 7.11.5
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Building Code Act s.15.1 property standards by-law incl. establishment of Property Standards Committee; office consolidation last amended 2008.

Yard Maintenance By-law No. 5162 (Town of Perth) adopted bylaw
standards Yards must be clean and clear, free of out-of-character conditions, noxious weeds, standing water, hazards, animal excrement, Domestic/Industrial Waste, graffiti, unsafe pits/wells/pools, improper compost, and inoperative vehicles. ss. 6.1.1, 6.2.1, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.7.1, 6.8.1, 6.9.1
enforcement Officer may issue written Order requiring compliance not sooner than 72 hours; if Owner fails, Officer may perform remedial action and add all costs to tax roll. ss. 6.10.1, 6.13.1
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Municipal Act s.127 minimum standards for keeping yards clean and clear: grass and weeds, refuse and debris; passed 18 June 2024.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: https://www.perth.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Property maintenance across Ontario · Property maintenance in other municipalities