Council desires that every property in the Municipality be maintained such that the property is not dangerous or unsightly. The definition of dangerous and unsightly premises and/or properties is as defined in Municipal Government Act Section 3(r), and a derelict vehicle is defined in Section 3(v).
The process the Municipality follows in the enforcement of dangerous or unsightly properties is outlined in Council's Dangerous and Unsightly Property Policy MDL-07.
- Complaint received.
- Property inspected.
- If the property is considered dangerous and/or unsightly, progress to step 4.
- Notice was given to the property owner, giving a 30-day deadline to remedy the site. If the property is deemed an immediate danger to public safety, there may be no notice given.
- If the property is not remedied, an Order may be issued.
- If the property is still not remedied, MODL may remedy the site at the property owner's expense.
- If unpaid, a lien is placed on the property.
A complaint under the dangerous or unsightly policy must be accompanied by the name of the reporting resident or rate payer. To file a complaint or for more information, please contact the Building Office.
- document Dangerous and Unsightly Complaint Form(132 KB)
- pdf Policy MDL-07 - Dangerous and Unsightly Property(192 KB)
- pdf Municipal Government Act definition of Dangerous and Unsightly [see sections 3(r) and 3(v)](1.12 MB)
- pdf Policy 074 Unsightly Premises Clean-up Assistance(2.04 MB)
- pdf Policy 074 APPLICATION FORM Unsightly Premises Clean-up Assistance(137 KB)
