Property maintenance — Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

Town of Yarmouth has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Minimum Housing Standards Bylaw (TOY 14) adopted bylaw

standards	Yards/walks/accessory buildings maintained safe and free from health/fire/accident hazards; garbage properly stored in receptacles and enclosure; structural soundness, dampness, pest control	s. 8.0
enforcement	Building Official serves Order to Comply; on failure may issue ticket, order use discontinued, or remedy at Town cost (max $1500 emergency) as a lien on property	s. 5.0 and s. 6.0

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Bylaw No. 14 setting minimum standards for residential occupancies in the Town of Yarmouth; effective May 18 1983, amended Nov 16 2023.

Regulating Vacant & Abandoned Buildings Bylaw (TOY 35) adopted bylaw

standards	Vacant buildings must be secured against entry, monitored monthly, protected against fire/danger, registered; boarding maintained, building/property not dangerous or unsightly (MGA s.344)	s. 5.1
enforcement	Inspector issues work order; on non-compliance Town may enter and do work, recover costs as lien/tax (MGA s.507); building may be considered for demolition	s. 11

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Bylaw No. 35 regulating vacant and abandoned buildings to address unsafe or unsightly premises in the Town of Yarmouth; effective Nov 12 2009, amended Jan 14 2021.

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