What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the City of Thorold, Ontario, standards: No waste, refuse, litter, standing water, noxious weeds above 200mm, inoperative vehicles, indoor furniture, or motor vehicle salvage on property; enforcement: Officer may order cleanup; if non-complied within time specified (8 calendar days reasonable notice), City performs remedial action at owner's expense; cost added to tax roll as municipal property taxes; standards: No unsightly object (used lumber, rubble, inoperative vehicles, debris, indoor furniture/appliances) stored outside in any front, side or rear yard; yards kept free from health/safety hazards.; enforcement: Officer issues order to repair or clear; City may carry out work at owner's expense; lien on land deemed municipal taxes; fines up to $50,000 first offence, $100,000 subsequent.. Source: Clean Yards By-law No. 146-2019 (Consolidated); Property Standards By-law No. 123-2007, verified 2026-08-29.
No waste, refuse, litter, standing water, noxious weeds above 200mm, inoperative vehicles, indoor furniture, or motor vehicle salvage on property
s. 2.1, s. 2.2, s. 2.3, s. 2.4, s. 2.5
enforcement
Officer may order cleanup; if non-complied within time specified (8 calendar days reasonable notice), City performs remedial action at owner's expense; cost added to tax roll as municipal property taxes
s. 3.1.(5), s. 3.1.(9), s. 3.1.(10), s. 3.1.(12)
scout note
Requires owners/occupants to clean and clear land of refuse/debris, prohibits dumping without consent, and regulates storage of derelict/wrecked motor vehicles (junk vehicles) on property within the City of Thorold.
Prohibits graffiti on property (deemed a public nuisance/unsightliness) and requires property owners to keep property free of graffiti within the City of Thorold.
No unsightly object (used lumber, rubble, inoperative vehicles, debris, indoor furniture/appliances) stored outside in any front, side or rear yard; yards kept free from health/safety hazards.
s. 1.2.1(41); s. 2.1.2; s. 5.1.1
enforcement
Officer issues order to repair or clear; City may carry out work at owner's expense; lien on land deemed municipal taxes; fines up to $50,000 first offence, $100,000 subsequent.
s. 7.3.2(3); s. 7.10.1; s. 7.11.2
scout note
Sets minimum maintenance/occupancy standards for buildings and property in the City of Thorold to address unsightly and dangerous premises; PDF is a scanned image so no text could be extracted, but title/index placement confirm scope.