Property maintenance — Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario

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

The Township of Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: By-law No. 1227-18 Property Standards; By-law No. 931-12 Respecting Litter, Yard Waste and the Maintenance of Property, verified 2026-10-18.

By-law No. 1227-18 Property Standards adopted bylaw
standards Yards and vacant lots must be clean and free from rubbish, debris, dilapidated structures, inoperative machinery, and unsafe or unsightly conditions out of character with surroundings. 3.9.1, 3.9.6
enforcement Officer may issue a written Order; if default, Township may enter, bring property into compliance at owner's/occupant's expense, recover costs by action or tax roll, plus $100.00 administrative charge. 7.2.2; 7.2.5(a); 7.2.5(c)
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Property standards under Building Code Act s.15.1: minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for property in Stirling-Rawdon.

By-law No. 931-12 Respecting Litter, Yard Waste and the Maintenance of Property adopted bylaw
standards Failure to keep vegetation clean/cleared, remove noxious weeds, cut grass over 30 cm; littering/depositing refuse; keeping domestic/industrial waste; dumping; keeping wrecked/inoperative vehicles. s. 2.1.1, s. 2.1.2(2), s. 2.2.1, s. 2.3.1, s. 2.3.2, s. 2.4.1
enforcement Officer may issue order; if non-compliance, Township may enter, restore/remedial action at owner's expense and add costs to tax roll. s. 3.1.3; s. 3.1.5
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Municipal Act s.127 by-law: owners must keep land clear of litter, refuse and yard waste; prohibits depositing refuse on land.

By-laws index (CivicWeb)

Township by-law index listing 1227-18 Property Standards and 931-12 Clean Yard.

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