Property maintenance — Thorold, Ontario

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

In the City of Thorold, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Clean Yards By-law No. 146-2019 (Consolidated) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Standards: No waste, refuse, litter, standing water, noxious weeds above 200mm, inoperative vehicles, indoor furniture, or motor vehicle salvage on property.

Clean Yards By-law No. 146-2019 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
standards 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)
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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.

Graffiti Prohibition By-law No. 30-2019 adopted bylaw
standards No person shall place, cause, or permit graffiti on any property; owners shall maintain property free of graffiti. s. 3.1; s. 3.2
enforcement An officer may order work to correct a contravention; if a person fails to comply, City representatives may enter and do the work, and City costs may be recovered by action or added to the tax roll. s. 4.1; s. 5.1; s. 7.1; s. 7.2
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Prohibits graffiti on property (deemed a public nuisance/unsightliness) and requires property owners to keep property free of graffiti within the City of Thorold.

Property Standards By-law No. 123-2007 adopted bylaw
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. 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
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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.

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