Property maintenance — Springwater, Ontario

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

The Township of Springwater, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Clean, Safe Properties By-law 2014-037 (Springwater); Property Standards By-law 2024-074 (Springwater), verified 2026-10-18.

Clean, Safe Properties By-law 2014-037 (Springwater) adopted bylaw
standards Exterior yards kept free from rubbish, debris, noxious/broadleaf weeds, overgrown hedges, long grass, dead trees, derelict vehicles/boats, unsafe/unsightly conditions, and specified standing water. s. 4.1
enforcement MLEO may issue written notice to remedy; if default, Township may perform work at owner's/occupant's expense and recover costs by court action or like municipal taxes. s. 5.1, 5.3
scout note

Municipal Act by-law on clean, safe properties (refuse, debris, grass); passed 25th day of a 2014 month.

Property Standards By-law 2024-074 (Springwater) adopted bylaw
standards Exterior property areas must be neat/tidy; free from rubbish, garbage, brush, waste, litter, debris, pests, noxious weeds, overgrowth, dead/damaged trees, wrecked vehicles/boats, unsafe/unsightly conditions, stagnant water, animal excrement, untidy firewood. s. 4.1
enforcement Property Standards Officer may order repair/maintenance or clearing; if owner fails, Township may repair/demolish and recover expenses from owner. s. 33.2; s. 33.7(c)
scout note

Prescribes standards for maintenance and occupancy of property under Building Code Act s.15.1(3).

By-laws and Enforcement index (Springwater)

Township by-law index.

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