Property maintenance — Prescott, Ontario

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

In the Town of Prescott, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Property Standards By-law 47-2021, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may issue order; if not complied, Municipality may carry out repair or clearance at owner's expense.

Property Standards By-law 47-2021 adopted bylaw
standards Lands must be clean/free of litter, rubbish, waste, salvage, refuse, decaying/damaged trees, branches, limbs, hazards; clear of long grass (greater than 20 cm), brush, undergrowth. s. 4.1(a)-(b)
enforcement Officer may issue order; if not complied, Municipality may carry out repair or clearance at owner's expense. s. 8.4(a)(iii)
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Town of Prescott standards for maintenance and occupancy of property.

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