Property maintenance — Pickering, Ontario

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

In the City of Pickering, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Property Standards By-law 7887/21 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may issue Order requiring repairs/clearance; if not complied, City may carry out repair/clearance at Owner's expense and lien property for costs.

Property Standards By-law 7887/21 adopted bylaw

standards	No person shall fail to maintain Property in conformity with Standards; Properties kept clean/free of Refuse/Waste, unsafe conditions, Dilapidated Structures, pests, Noxious Weeds.	s. 9(a); s. 11(a); s. 12; s. 13; s. 15
enforcement	Officer may issue Order requiring repairs/clearance; if not complied, City may carry out repair/clearance at Owner's expense and lien property for costs.	s. 176(c); s. 190(a), (c)

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Sets minimum maintenance standards for building exteriors/interiors (roofs, foundations, doors, windows, heating, plumbing, electrical) and yard upkeep; enforced by property standards officers.

Wrecking Vehicles By-law 1120/80 adopted bylaw

standards	No person shall use lands or structures in the Town of Pickering for storing used motor vehicles for wrecking, dismantling, or salvaging parts for sale or disposal.	s. 1
enforcement	Every person who contravenes any provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to a penalty provided for under the Provincial Offences Act, as amended.	s. 3

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Prohibits/licenses vehicle wrecking and salvage yards, directly addressing junk-vehicle storage complaints.

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