Property maintenance — Spanish, Ontario

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

The Town of Spanish, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Property Standards By-law 2023-32 (Town of Spanish), verified 2026-10-18.

Property Standards By-law 2023-32 (Town of Spanish) adopted bylaw
standards Exterior property areas must be neat/tidy, not detract from neighbouring environment or present hazard; prohibited: rubbish, garbage, waste, litter, debris, pests, noxious weeds, overgrowth, dead trees, wrecked vehicles, unsafe machinery. Schedule "A", s. 1(a)-(b)
enforcement Officer may order remedy within a satisfactory time; if not complied with, Municipality may cause work to be done and recover cost plus 10% administrative fee by invoice, action, priority lien, or tax roll. s. 16; s. 18
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Prescribes maintenance and occupancy standards for property under Building Code Act s.15.1(3) and constitutes Property Standards Committee.

Municipal By-laws and Policies index (Spanish)

Town by-law index.

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