What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Prince Edward, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Grass and Weeds By-Law No. 78-2023 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Standards: No noxious or Local Weeds; no Turfgrass/weeds over 20 cm; no vegetation obstructing sidewalks/roadways or sight lines. Enforcement: Written Order; if not complied, County may do remedial action and add costs to tax roll; $200.00 first offence/$400.00 subsequent administrative penalties.
| standards | No noxious or Local Weeds; no Turfgrass/weeds over 20 cm; no vegetation obstructing sidewalks/roadways or sight lines. | s. 2A-2E |
| enforcement | Written Order; if not complied, County may do remedial action and add costs to tax roll; $200.00 first offence/$400.00 subsequent administrative penalties. | s. 5A; s. 6A; s. 6B |
Requires owners/occupants of private property to maintain grass and remove weeds, while permitting/supporting naturalization of yards; repeals By-law 699-2001.
| standards | Yards and vacant lots must be free of dilapidated or collapsed buildings, accumulated materials, inoperative machinery, and any other unsafe or unsightly condition. | s. 5.7.7 |
| enforcement | If an Order is not complied with, the Municipality may cause the property to be repaired or demolished. | s. 8.1.1 |
Sets minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for property countywide; requires non-conforming property to be repaired or cleared of debris/refuse; repeals prior property-standards by-laws.
| standards | Yards and vacant lots must be free of dilapidated or collapsed structures, accumulated materials, inoperative machinery, any unsafe or unsightly condition, and abandoned or inoperative vehicles. | s. 5.7.7(a)–(d); s. 5.7.2 |
| enforcement | Officer issues Order to Remedy requiring repair/maintenance to standard or site clearance to graded condition; if non-compliant, Municipality may repair or demolish and enter without warrant; administrative penalty $200 first offence, $400 subsequent. | s. 7.4.1–7.4.2; s. 8.1.1; s. 8.2.1 |
Prescribes standards for property maintenance and occupancy, including buildings, yards, garbage, weeds, unsafe conditions, orders, appeals, and enforcement.