Property maintenance — Vaughan, Ontario

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

The City of Vaughan, Ontario has 5 adopted bylaws on file: Anti-Graffiti By-law 46-2009 (Consolidated); Dumping By-law 103-2020 (Consolidated); Long Grass and Weeds By-law 125-2022 (Consolidated); Property Standards & Yard Maintenance; Property Standards By-law 231-2011 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-29.

Anti-Graffiti By-law 46-2009 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

Prohibits unauthorized graffiti on public and private property in Vaughan and sets removal-order and enforcement provisions applicable to property owners and offenders.

Dumping By-law 103-2020 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

Prohibits unauthorized dumping of waste, fill, debris or other material on public or private property in Vaughan; sets enforcement, fines and administrative penalties.

Long Grass and Weeds By-law 125-2022 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

Sets maintenance standards for grass height, weeds and natural gardens on all properties in Vaughan; authorizes the City to order cutting/clearing and recover costs from the property owner.

Property Standards & Yard Maintenance adopted bylaw

Official page for Vaughan property standards and yard maintenance by-law enforcement.

Property Standards By-law 231-2011 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

Prescribes minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for all Vaughan properties (structural, exterior, yard condition) under the Building Code Act; enables remedial orders for unsafe/unsightly conditions with enforcement and penalties.

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