Property maintenance — Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario

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

In the Town of Plympton–Wyoming, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Cleaning and Clearing of Land ('Tidy Yard') By-law 45 of 2019 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Standards: Failure to keep Land Cleared and free of Refuse; failure to enclose Excavations; water over 30 cm; dumping Refuse; graffiti; inoperative or unlicensed vehicles. Enforcement: Enforcement Officer may issue written Order; if default, Municipality may cause work done at Owner's Costs/Expenses and recover by action or tax roll.

Cleaning and Clearing of Land ('Tidy Yard') By-law 45 of 2019 adopted bylaw
standards Failure to keep Land Cleared and free of Refuse; failure to enclose Excavations; water over 30 cm; dumping Refuse; graffiti; inoperative or unlicensed vehicles. s. 3.1; s. 3.2; s. 3.3; s. 3.4; s. 3.5; s. 3.11; s. 3.13
enforcement Enforcement Officer may issue written Order; if default, Municipality may cause work done at Owner's Costs/Expenses and recover by action or tax roll. s. 5.1; s. 6.4(a)-(b)
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Requires land cleared of weeds/grass over 20 cm (8 in), refuse, stockpiles; also graffiti removal. Municipal Act s.127.

Property Standards By-law 117 of 2010 (Standards of Maintenance and Occupancy) adopted bylaw
standards Yards must be neat and tidy, free from rubbish, garbage, waste, dead animals, debris, hazards, excessive grass/weeds more than 20cm, noxious plants, dead trees, inoperative vehicles, junk, dilapidated structures, pests. s. 3.1
enforcement If repairs or clearance are not carried out within the time, the Municipality may carry out the repairs or clearance at the expense of the owner. s. 8.3(a)(iii)
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Town of Plympton-Wyoming standards for maintenance and occupancy of property; repeals By-law 92 of 2001. Passed 2010-11-10.

Plympton-Wyoming By-laws page

Index listing both By-laws.

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