What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Township of Armstrong, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Clean and Clear Property By-Law 2022-16, verified 2026-09-25. Standards: Prohibited: refuse/debris, grass over 20 cm, untrimmed hedges obstructing passage, stagnant water, pest infestations on property. Enforcement: Notice (min 72 hours) unless hazard, then Township may cleanup at owner's cost added to tax roll; fines apply.
| standards | Prohibited: refuse/debris, grass over 20 cm, untrimmed hedges obstructing passage, stagnant water, pest infestations on property. | Section 5.1-5.6 |
| enforcement | Notice (min 72 hours) unless hazard, then Township may cleanup at owner's cost added to tax roll; fines apply. | Section 8.1, 8.3, 8.5, 10.1 |
Official Township of Armstrong clean-yard / property maintenance by-law PDF from the council by-laws page.