Property Standards

Structures shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition.

• Shall be protected by paint, preservative or other weather resistant.
• Shall be kept in a structural sound condition and free of accident hazards.
• Shall not present an unsightly appearance.

A permit from the Building & Planning Department is required to install a temporary structure.

For information on Temporary Structures, please refer to the regulation sheet.

Click here to access the permission form to build a fence and for more information.

• Shall be maintained in a clean and reasonable state of repair to prevent fire, accidents or hazards to health.
• All grassed and landscaped areas shall be cut and maintained in a reasonable condition.
• Any rubbish or debris, shall be removed or stored out of sight in a safe and sanitary building or container.
• Vacant lots must be kept clean and clear of all objects, machinery or equipment that is non-functional, worthless or have salvage value only.

For more information, please refer to the Yards and Vacant Lots By-Law in our Civic Web.

• All trees on the premises shall be kept trimmed so as to be free from dead, diseased or dying branches which may be a source of danger.
• All diseased or dead trees which may be a source of danger must be removed.