Property Standards

The Municipality inspects buildings and properties when there is a complaint about the interior or exterior conditions of the property. These inspections ensure property owners meet the Municipality's Property Standards By-law

The Property Standards By-law regulates property maintenance and occupancy standards. These regulations ensure public safety in or around existing buildings or on vacant land. If you have concerns about a property standards issue please contact the By-law Enforcement Officer for more information or report a concern online.

General Standards for Properties

• Yards and landscaping (trees, grass, ground cover, hedges);
• Walkways, driveways, parking lots;
• Outdoor storage of materials (no immediate use);
• Drainage, snow disposal, wells, cisterns, privy vaults;
• Accessory buildings, fences, towers, signs.

Structural Adequacy & Interiors

• Capacity limits, toilet and washroom facilities;
• Structural facets (retaining walls, foundations, exterior walls, doors, windows, roof, eavestrough, chimneys).

Vacant Land

• Vacant land, yards, vacant buildings;
• Damage by fire storm or otherwise.
  
  

Note: Complaint forms may be used as evidence in a court of law should this matter proceed to that level. 

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee handles matters related to the Property Standards By-law. The Committee also handles appeals related to decisions made by the Property Standards Officer.