Property maintenance — St. Marys, Ontario

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

Town of St. Marys has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Property Standards By-law 2014-48 adopted bylaw
standards Yards must be free of rubbish, debris, health/safety hazards; no storage of derelict items, machinery, household goods, scrap metals, or building materials. s. 3.(1)(a); s. 3.(2)(a)
enforcement Officer issues order requiring repairs or site clearance; if not complied with, Town may carry out work at owner's expense; Town holds a lien on land for amounts spent; fines up to $25,000 (first offence), $50,000 (subsequent) for individuals; up to $50,000/$100,000 for corporations. s. 4.(4)(a)(iii); s. 6.(1)(a); s. 6.(1)(d); s. 6.(3)(b); s. 6.(3)(c)
scout note

Sets property standards requirements for buildings and properties.

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