Requires owners/occupants to keep land clean and clear of refuse/debris; provides for City remediation with cost recovery via the tax roll.
Property maintenance — Welland, Ontario
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
The City of Welland, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Clean Yards By-law No. 2019-135 (office consolidation Apr. 8, 2025); Property Standards By-law No. 2009-108 (office consolidation June 3, 2025); Vacant Building Registry By-law No. 2025-, verified 2026-08-23.
Prescribes minimum maintenance and occupancy standards for property under the Building Code Act; enables municipal repair/demolition with a lien on the land.
Establishes a registration system for vacant buildings in the City to address safety and nuisance concerns, with cost-recovery provisions.