Requires every lot to be maintained in good condition and prohibits depositing nuisance materials on partly or fully vacant land; also bans presence in city parks between 11pm and 7am without council authorization.
Property maintenance — Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
The Town of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Règlement général G300 - propreté des terrains et présence dans les parcs la nuit; Règlement numéro 290 relatif à l'occupation et à l'entretien des bâtiments; Règlement numéro 77 sur les nuisances - propreté des terrains et mauvaises herbes, verified 2026-08-23.
Sets minimum building occupancy/maintenance standards to keep the built environment in good condition; requires elimination of conditions favouring insects, vermin or rodents in any building.
Every lot, occupied or not, must be free of debris, ashes, dirty water, garbage, dead animals, brush and vehicle parts; weeds on vacant lots must be cut at least three times a year.
Official register of buildings identified as deteriorated/dangerous under bylaw 290, maintained by the city.