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

City of Port Colborne, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Property Standards By-law 7189/12/24.

Property maintenance — Port Colborne, Ontario

City of Port Colborne has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-law 7189/12/24 adopted bylaw

standards	Yards and vacant lands kept free from dead/damaged/decayed/diseased trees, rubbish, debris, and hazardous objects or conditions; buildings maintained to minimum standards	s. 4.1, s. 4.2
enforcement	Officer issues Order to repair or clear site; if Owner fails to comply, City may repair/demolish at Owner's expense, with costs as a lien on land collected as municipal taxes	s. 7.10, s. 7.11.3, s. 7.19.1, s. 7.19.6, s. 7.19.7

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Prescribes standards for property maintenance and occupancy, buildings, yards, refuse, unsafe conditions, orders, appeals, and enforcement.