What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Woolwich, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Clean Yards By-law 40-2017 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Officer may issue notice to discontinue or correct; if default, Township may enter, complete work by contractor, and recover expenses as municipal taxes.
Clean Yards By-law 40-2017
adopted bylaw
standards
Property must be free of waste, holes, stagnant water, unsafe/hazardous/dilapidated conditions, grass/weeds over 20 cm; no unauthorized waste dumping/storage or inoperative/unlicensed vehicle/trailer parking/storage.
s. 3.1; s. 3.2; s. 3.3; s. 3.4.3; s. 3.5; s. 3.6; s. 3.8.1; s. 3.8.2
enforcement
Officer may issue notice to discontinue or correct; if default, Township may enter, complete work by contractor, and recover expenses as municipal taxes.
s. 4.1; s. 4.2; s. 5.5; s. 5.7
scout note
Requires land to be kept clean and clear of refuse, debris, unlicensed vehicles, uncontrolled growth (Municipal Act ss.127-128); repeals 27-2015.
Property Standards By-law 24-2012
adopted bylaw
standards
No person shall use/occupy nonconforming property; no owner shall fail to maintain property; yards free of undesirable material.
s. 3.1; s. 3.2; s. 5.1.1
enforcement
Property Standards Officer may order repairs/clearance; if not complied, Township may repair, clean, clear or demolish at owner's expense; lien.
s. 12.2.1; s. 12.4.1; s. 12.4.4
scout note
Township of Woolwich standards for maintenance and occupancy of property; refuse, dilapidated structures, enforcement.