Public notice - Consideration of Property Standard

PUBLIC NOTICE RE CONSIDERATION OF
PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula
will be considering a by-law to prescribe the standards for the maintenance and
occupancy of property within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Consideration of first and second reading of the by-law will take place at the September
2nd Council meeting with possible final consideration at the September 15th Council
meeting to be held at 315 George Street Wiarton.

For further information contact: Rhonda Cook, Clerk
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
(519) 534-1400 ext. 121
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA

BY-LAW NUMBER
A By-law to prescribe the standards for the maintenance and occupancy of
property within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula

WHEREAS under Section 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, a by-law may be
passed by the Council of a Municipality prescribing the standards for the maintenance and occupancy
of property within the Municipality provided the official plan for the Municipality includes provision
relating to property conditions;

AND WHEREAS the Official Plan for The Town of South Bruce Peninsula includes provisions
relating to property conditions;

AND WHEREAS the Council of The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is desirous of passing a by-
law under Section 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23;

AND WHEREAS Section 15.6 (1) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23 requires that a by-law
passed under Section 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23 shall provide for the
establishment of a Property Standards Committee;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula deems it
desirable to regulate and govern the maintenance of land and buildings in order to enhance the
quality of communities and/or neighbourhoods, to protect the safety, health and well-being of the
public and to ensure the continued enjoyment of property for residents and property owners of the
Municipality.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Town of South Bruce Peninsula hereby enacts the
following:

1. That the attached regulations form part of this by-law.

2. Every person who contravenes the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence
and upon conviction therefore is liable to a penalty as provided for in Sec 61 of the
Provincial Offences Act as amended from time to time.

3. If, for any reason, any section, clause or provision of this By-law is declared by a
Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of
this By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part which was declared to
be invalid.

4. Any By-law inconsistent with this by-law is hereby rescinded

5. This By-law shall come into full force and effect upon the final passing thereof.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 12 th day of MARCH, 2001.

MOVED BY

MAYOR

SECONDED BY
CLERK

READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 12 th day of MARCH, 2001.

MOVED BY

MAYOR

SECONDED BY
CLERK
PART I

DEFINITIONS

In this by-law:

1.01 "Accessory Building" means a detached building located on the same lot as an existing
building, the use of which is incidental or secondary to that of the main building and which is
not used for human habitation and includes a private garage or implement shed.

1.02 "Apartment Building" means a single building comprised of three or more dwelling units
with shared entrance facilities, where none of the dwelling units are rented or are available
for rent or occupation for periods of less than 30 days.

1.03 "Approved" means acceptance by the Property Standards Officer.

1.04 "Basement" means one or more storeys of a building located below the first storey.

1.05 "Crawl space" means a space beneath a floor with clearance of less than those required for
basements or cellars.

1.06 "Dwelling" means a building or structure or part of a building or structure, occupied or
capable of being occupied, in whole or in part for the purpose of human habitation.

1.07 "Dwelling Unit" means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used
as a domicile by one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating, living, sleeping
and sanitary facilities.

1.08 "First Storey" means the storey that has its floor closest to grade and its ceiling more than
1.8 m above grade.

1.09 "Garbage" means the animal and vegetable waste and related waste products resulting from
the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food or drink.

1.10 "Guard" means a protective barrier, with or without openings through it, that is around
openings in floors or at the open sides of stairs, landings, balconies, mezzanines, galleries,
raised walkways or other locations to prevent accidental falls from one level to another.

1.11 "Habitable Room" means any room designed for living, sleeping, eating or food
preparation, including a den, library, sewing room or enclosed sun room.

1.12 "Means of Egress" includes exits and access to exits and means a continuous path of travel
provided for the escape of persons from any point in a building or in a contained open space
to,
a) a separate building
b) an open public thoroughfare, or
c) an exterior open space that is protected from fire exposure from the building and
that has access to an open public thoroughfare
1.13 "Multiple Dwelling" means a building containing three or more dwelling units.

1.14 "Non-Habitable Room" means any room in a dwelling or dwelling unit other than a
habitable room and includes a bathroom, a toilet room, laundry, pantry, lobby, corridor,
stairway, closet, boiler room, or other space for service and maintenance of the dwelling for
public use, and for access to and vertical travel between storeys, and basement or part thereof
which does not comply with the standards of fitness for occupancy set out in this By-Law.

1.15 "Non-Residential Property" means a building or structure or part of a building or structure
not occupied in whole or in part for the purpose of human habitation, and includes the lands
and premises appurtenant and all of the outbuildings, fences or erections thereon or therein.

1.16 "Officer" means a Property Standards Officer appointed by the Corporation to administer
and enforce this by-law. The current Chief Building Official is the Property Standards
Officer.

1.17 "Person" means any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company,
corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executor or other legal representatives of a person
to whom the context can apply according to law.

1.18 "Residential Property" means any property that is used or designed for use as a domestic
establishment in which one or more persons usually sleep and prepare and serve meals, and
includes any land or buildings that are appurtenant to such establishment and all stairways,
walkways, driveways, parking spaces, and fences associated with the dwelling or its yard.

1.19 "Rubbish" means any combustible or non-combustible discarded or waste materials except
garbage and shall include debris and other refuse.

1.20 "Sewage" means sanitary sewage or storm sewage.

1.21 "Standards" means the standards of the physical condition and of occupancy prescribed for
property by this By-Law.

1.22 "Toilet Room" means a room containing a water closet and a wash basin.

1.23 "Yard" means the land other than publicly owned land around or appurtenant to the whole
or any part of a residential or non-residential property and used or capable of being
used in connection with the property.

1.24 "Complaints" means all complaints received regarding Property Standards issues shall be in
writing and signed. The only exception to this rule are complaints received by the Mayor, any
present member of Council, the Chief Administrator, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, or Treasurer of
the Town of South Bruce Peninsula which will be followed up in writing to the Chief
Administrative Officer.
PART II

GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ALL PROPERTY

RESIDENTIAL & VACANT BUILDING LOT

2.01 a) All repairs and maintenance of property shall be carried out with suitable
and sufficient materials and in a manner accepted as good workmanship. All construction or
repairs shall conform to the Ontario Building Code/Act and the Fire Code/Act.

b) That the owner, tenant or occupant of lessee shall repair and maintain the property in
accordance with the standards prescribed in this by-law to the Ontario Building Code/Act and
the Fire Code/Act to the satisfaction of the officer.

YARDS

2.02 Every residential yard, including vacant building lots shall be kept clean and free from:

(1) rubbish or debris and objects or conditions that may create a health, fire, or accident
hazard;

(2) derelict machinery, vehicles trailers or boats;

(3) all vehicles on any property must be licenced for the current year or be stored in a
building.

(4) dilapidated, collapsed or partially constructed structures which are not currently
under construction;

(5) injurious insects, termites, rodents, vermin or other pests; and

(6) all trees in any yard or on vacant property shall be kept pruned so as to be free from
dead or dying branches, the collapse of which would be capable of causing injury or
damage.

SURFACE CONDITIONS

2.03 Surface conditions of yards shall be maintained so as to:

(1) prevent ponding of storm water;

(2) prevent instability of erosion of soil;

(3) prevent surface water run-off from entering basements;

(4) not exhibit an unsightly appearance;

(5) be kept free of garbage and refuse;
(6) be kept free of deep ruts and holes;

(7) provide for safe passage under normal use and weather conditions, day or night; and

(8) not to create a nuisance to other property.

SEWAGE AND DRAINAGE

2.04 Sewage shall be discharged into the approved sewage system .

2.05 Sewage of any kind shall not be discharged onto the surface of the ground, whether into a
natural or artificial surface drainage system or otherwise.

2.06 All yards, including-vacant property, shall be graded and maintained in such a manner so as
to prevent the excessive or recurrent ponding of stormwater thereon, or the drainage of such
water into any basement or crawl space, and shall be cultivated or protected with a suitable
ground cover to prevent erosion of the soil, provided however, that the grade level of such
lands shall not be altered so as to either impede the natural flow of water through such
property from any adjoining property, nor as to cause the drainage of stormwater onto any
adjacent property, unless such alteration is in accordance with a grading plan approved by the
Town.

2.07 Stormwater run-off from all downspouts or impervious surfaces, and the drainage of water
from all swimming pools, shall be contained within the limits of the property from which it
originated until absorbed by the soil or drained to a storm sewer or to a naturally created
swale or watercourse or to an artificially created ditch or watercourse that has been approved
or constructed by the Town. Such drainage shall be extended to take the stormwater run-off
from all roof and other artificially created impervious surfaces except that the aforementioned
extension may be omitted if appropriate measures are taken to ensure that such stormwater
run-off is self contained on the property as heretofore described, and further, that said
stormwater will not collect thereon in such a manner as to endanger or create nuisance to
persons on or adjacent to the property.

PARKING AREAS, WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS

2.08 Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and other similar areas shall be maintained so as to
afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions day or night.

ACCESSORY BUILDING, FENCES, AND OTHER STRUCTURES

2.09 Accessory building, fences, and other structures appurtenant to the property shall be
maintained in good repair.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL

2.10 Every building, dwelling, and dwelling unit shall be provided with a sufficient number of
suitable receptacles to contain all garbage, refuse and ashes that may accumulate on the
property between the regularly designated collection days.

2.11 All garbage and refuse shall be promptly placed in a suitable container and made available
for removal in accordance with the Municipal garbage collection By-Law where applicable.

2.12 Garbage storage areas shall be screened from public view.

COMPOST HEAPS

2.13 The occupant of a residential property may provide for a compost heap in accordance with
the health regulations, provided that the compost pile is no larger than one square metre and
1.8 meters in height and is enclosed on three sides by concrete block, wood, other suitable
material, or a commercial plastic enclosed container designed for composting.

PART III

RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

3.01 Every owner, tenant or occupant of lessee of a residential property shall maintain the
property in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and shall dispose of garbage and debris on a
regular basis, in accordance with Municipal By-Laws.

3.02 Every owner, tenant or occupant of lessee of a residential property shall maintain every floor,
wall, ceiling and fixture, under their control, including hallways, entrances, laundry rooms,
utility rooms, and other common areas, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.

3.03 Accumulations or storage of garbage, refuse, appliances, or furniture in a means of egress
shall not be permitted.

PEST PREVENTION

3.04 Dwellings shall be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times. Methods used for
exterminating such pests shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Pesticides Act.

3.05 Openings, including windows, that might permit the entry of rodents, insects, vermin or
other pests shall be appropriately screened or sealed.

STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS

3.06 Every part of a dwelling and building shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition so
as to be capable of safely sustaining its own weight load and any additional load to which it
may be subjected through normal use, having a level of safety as required by the Ontario
Building Code.
3.07 Walls, roofs, and other exterior parts of a building shall be free from loose or improperly
secured objects or materials.

FOUNDATIONS

3.08 Foundation walls of a dwelling or building shall be maintained so as to prevent the entrance
of insects, rodents and excessive moisture. Maintenance includes the shoring of the walls to
prevent settling, installing sub soil drains, where necessary, at the footing, grouting, masonry
cracks, dampproofing and waterproofing walls, joints and floors.

3.09 Every dwelling and building, except for slab on grade construction, shall be supported by
foundation walls or piers which extend below the frost line, or to solid rock.

EXTERIOR WALLS

3.10 Exterior walls of a dwelling, building and their components, including soffits, fascia, shall be
maintained in good repair free from cracked, broken or loose masonry units, stucco, and
other defective cladding, or trim. Paint or some other suitable preservative or coating must be
applied and maintained so as to prevent deterioration due to weather conditions, insects or
other damage.

3.11 Exterior walls of a dwelling, building and their components shall be free of unauthorized
signs, painted slogans, graffiti and similar defacements.

WINDOWS AND DOORS

3.12 Windows, doors, skylights, and basement or cellar hatchways shall be maintained in good
repair, weather tight and reasonably draft-free, to prevent heat loss and infiltration by the
elements. Maintenance includes but is not limited to painting, replacing damaged doors,
frames and other components, window frames, sashes and casings, replacement of non-
serviceable hardware and replacing where necessary. Where screening is provided on
windows and doors it shall also be maintained in good repair.

3.13 In a dwelling unit, all windows that are intended to be opened and all exterior doors shall
have suitable hardware so as to allow locking or otherwise securing from inside the dwelling
unit. At least one entrance door to a dwelling unit shall have suitable hardware so as to permit
locking or securing from either inside or outside the dwelling unit.

3.14 Solid core doors shall be provided for all entrances to dwellings and dwelling units.

3.15 In residential buildings where there is a voice communication unit working in conjunction
with a security locking and release system controlling a particular entrance door and installed
between individual dwelling units and a secured entrance area, the said system shall be
maintained in good working order at all times.

3.16 Every window in a leased dwelling unit that is located above the first storey of a multiple
dwelling shall be equipped with an approved safety device that would prevent any part of the
window from opening greater than would permit the passage of a 100 mm diameter (3.9
inches)sphere. Such safety device shall not prevent the window from being fully opened
during an emergency situation by an adult without the use of tools.

ROOFS

3.17 Roofs of dwellings and their components shall be maintained in a weather tight condition,
free from loose or unsecured objects or materials.

3.18 The roofs of dwellings and buildings shall be kept clear of accumulations of ice or snow or
both which would be capable of causing injury or damage.

3.19 Where eavestroughing, roof gutters, are provided they shall be kept in good repair, free from
obstructions and properly secured to the building.

WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS

3.20 Every wall, ceiling and floor in a dwelling shall be maintained so as to provide a continuous
surface free of holes, cracks, loose coverings or other defects. Walls surrounding showers and
bathtubs shall be impervious to water.

3.21 Every floor in a dwelling shall be reasonably smooth and level and maintained so as to be
impervious to water and readily cleaned

STAIRS, RAMPS, HANDRAILS AND GUARDS

3.22 Inside and outside stairs, porches, balconies and landings shall be maintained so as to be free
of holes, cracks, and other defects which constitute accident hazards. Existing stair treads or
risers that are broken, warped or loose and any supporting structural members that are rotted
or deteriorated shall be repaired or replaced as per the Ontario Building Code.

3.23 A guard shall be installed and maintained in good repair on the open side of any stairway or
ramp containing three (3) or more risers including the landing or a height of 600mm (24")
between adjacent levels. A handrail shall be installed and maintained in good repair in all
stairwells. Guards and handrails shall be installed and maintained in good repair around all
landings, porches, balconies and decks. Guards, balustrades and handrails shall be
constructed and maintained to the Ontario Building Code.

KITCHENS

3.24 Every dwelling shall contain a kitchen area equipped with:

(a) a sink that is served with hot and cold running water and is surrounded by surfaces
impervious to grease and water;

(b) suitable storage area

(c) a counter or work area that is impervious to moisture and grease and is easily
cleanable; and
(d) a space provided for cooking and refrigeration appliances including the suitable
electrical and/or gas connections.

All of above will be in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

TOILET AND BATHROOM FACILITIES

3.25 Every dwelling unit shall contain a bathroom consisting of at least one fully operational water
closet, washbasin, and a bathtub or suitable shower unit. Every washbasin and bathtub or
shower shall have an adequate supply of hot and cold running water. Every water closet shall
have a suitable supply of running water.

3.26 Every required bathroom or toilet room shall be accessible from within the dwelling unit and
shall be fully enclosed and provided with a door capable of being locked so as to allow
privacy for the persons using said room.

3.27 Where toilet or bathroom facilities are shared by occupants of residential accommodation,
other than self-contained dwelling units, an appropriate entrance shall be provided from a
common passageway, hallway, corridor or other common space to the room or rooms
containing the said facilities.

PLUMBING

3.28 Each washbasin, a bathtub or shower, and one kitchen sink shall be equipped with an
adequate supply of hot and cold running water. Hot water shall be supplied at a temperature
of not less than 43 degrees Celsius (110F).

3.29 Every dwelling unit shall be provided with an adequate supply of potable running water from
a source approved by the Medical Officer of Health.

3.30 All plumbing shall be maintained in good working condition free of leaks and defects and all
plumbing and appurtenances thereto shall be protected from freezing.

3.31 All plumbing shall be connected to the sewage system through water seal traps.

3.32 All plumbing shall be CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

3.33 The electrical wiring, fixtures, switches, receptacles, and appliances located or used in
dwellings, dwelling units and accessory buildings shall be installed and maintained in good
working order so as not to cause fire or electrical shock hazards. All electrical services shall
conform to the regulations established by the ESA (Electrical Safety Association), as
amended.

3.34 Every habitable room in a dwelling shall have wiring and fixtures as per the ESA (Electrical
Safety Association) and OBC (Ontario Building Code).
3.35 All rooms shall be provided with a permanent light fixture.

3.36 Lighting fixtures and appliances installed throughout a dwelling unit, including hallways,
stairways, corridors, passage ways, garages and basements, shall provide sufficient
illumination so as to avoid health or accident hazards in normal use as per OBC (Ontario
Building Code) and ESA (Electrical Safety Association)

HEATING AND HEATING SYSTEMS

3.37 Every dwelling and building containing a residential dwelling unit or units shall be provided
with suitable heating facilities capable of maintaining an indoor ambient temperature in
accordance with the Ontario Building Code, as amended. The heating system shall be
maintained in good working condition so as to be capable of safely heating the individual
dwelling unit or building to the required standard.

3.38 All fuel burning appliances, equipment, and accessories in a dwelling or building shall be
installed and maintained to the standards provided by the manufacturer's instructions and the
CSA (Canadian Standards Association), as amended or other applicable law.

3.39 Where a heating system or part thereof that requires solid or liquid fuel to operate, a place or
receptacle for such fuel shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the TSSA
(Technical Safety Standards Association).

FIRE ESCAPES, ALARMS AND DETECTORS

3.40 Shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the
Ontario Fire Code, as amended.

EGRESS

3.41 Every dwelling and each dwelling unit contained therein shall have a safe, continuous and
unobstructed passage from the interior of the dwelling and the dwelling unit to the outside at
street or grade level.

NATURAL LIGHT

3.42 All habitable rooms shall have a window or windows, skylights or translucent panels facing
directly or indirectly to an outside space and admit natural light equal to not less than ten
percent of the floor area for living and dining rooms and five percent of the floor area for
bedrooms and other finished rooms.

VENTILATION

3.43 All systems of mechanical ventilation shall be maintained in good working order.

3.44 All enclosed areas including basements, cellars, crawl spaces and attics or roof spaces shall
be ventilated.
ELEVATING DEVICES

3.45 Elevators and other elevating devices shall be operational and in good working order in
accordance with TSSA Standards.

DISCONNECTED UTILITIES

3.46 Owners of residential buildings or any person or persons acting on behalf of such owner shall
not disconnect or cause to be disconnected any service or utility supplying heat, electricity,
gas, refrigeration or water to any residential unit or building occupied by a tenant or lessee,
except for such reasonable period of time as may be necessary for the purpose of repairing,
replacing or otherwise altering said service or utility.

OCCUPANCY STANDARDS

3.47 Occupancy standards shall be in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario
Fire Code as amended.

PART IV

VACANT BUILDINGS

4.01 Vacant buildings shall be kept cleared of all garbage, rubbish and debris and shall have all
water, electrical and gas services turned off, tagged and recorded by the provider/owner
except for those services that are required for the security and maintenance of the property.

4.02 The owner or agent of a vacant building shall board up the building to the satisfaction of the
Property Standards Officer by covering all openings through which entry may be obtained
with at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) weatherproof sheet plywood securely fastened to the
building and painted a colour compatible with the surrounding walls.

PART V

NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY STANDARDS

5.01 a) All repairs and maintenance of property shall be carried out with suitable and
sufficient materials and in a manner accepted as good workmanship. All construction or
repairs shall conform to the Ontario Building Code/Act and the Fire Code/Act.

b) That the owner, tenant or occupant of lessee shall repair and maintain the property in
accordance with the standards prescribed in this by-law to the Ontario Building Code/Act and
the Fire Code/Act to the satisfaction of the officer.
YARDS

5.02 The yards of non-residential property shall be maintained to the standards as described in Part
II, Article 2.02 of this By-Law.

5.03 The warehousing or storage of materials of operative equipment that is required for the
continuing operation of the industrial or commercial aspect of the property shall be
maintained in a neat and orderly fashion so as not to create a fire or health hazard or any
unsightly condition and shall provide unobstructive access for emergency vehicles. Where
conditions are such that a neat and orderly fashion is achieved but is still offensive to view,
the offensive area shall be suitably enclosed by a solid wall or a painted board or other
fencing in accordance with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Fences ByLaw #76-2002.

5.04 All areas used for vehicular traffic, parking spaces and other similar areas shall be maintained
so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions and control dust on said
areas.

STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS

5.05 Every part of a building structure shall be maintained in a sound condition so as to be capable
of safely sustaining its own weight load and any additional load to which it may be subjected
through normal use, having a level of safety required by the Ontario Building Code and other
applicable law. Structural members or materials that have bean damaged or indicate evidence
of deterioration shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of a qualified professional.

5.06 Walls, roofs, and other exterior parts of a building or structure shall be free from loose or
improperly secured objects or materials to the satisfaction of the Property Standards Officer.

EXTERIOR WALLS

5.07 Exterior walls of a building or a structure and their components, shall be free of unauthorized
signs, painted slogans, graffiti and similar defacements.

GUARDRAILS AND STAIRWAYS

5.08 All guardrails and stairways should be installed and maintained in accordance with the
Ontario Building Code.

LIGHTING

5.09 All non-residential establishments shall install and maintain sufficient windows or skylights,
and lighting fixtures necessary for the safety of all persons attending the premises or as may
be required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act for industrial and commercial
properties. However, lighting shall not be positioned so as to cause any impairment of use or
enjoyment on neighbouring properties.
PART VI

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

6.01 This By-Law shall apply to all property within the limits of the Town of South Bruce
Peninsula.

6.02 The imperial measurements contained in this By-Law are given for reference only.

OFFICERS

6.03 The Council of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula shall appoint a Property Standards
Officer(s) to be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this By-law.

PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

6.04 Council shall appoint at large, by a Resolution,(or By-Law) of Council no fewer than three
(3) persons of the Municipality to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office
concurrent with Council in accordance with the Ontario Building Code/Act as amended.

6.05 Each member of the Property Standards Committee, appointed by Council, shall be entitled
to an honorarium of $ 40.00 per appeal meeting plus mileage rates as adopted by Council.

6.06 Every person who initiates an appeal of and Order made under section 15.2(2) of the Ontario
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c23, shall submit a Notice of Appeal in the time frame and the
manner as prescribed in section 15.3(1) of the Act. All Notices of Appeal shall be
accompanied by a non-refundable payment of $ 125.00 dollars.

COMPLIANCE

6.07 The owner of any property which does not conform to the standards as set out in this By-Law
shall repair and/or maintain said property to comply with the standards or the property may
be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris or refuse. All costs associated with repair or
maintenance will be the responsibility of the owner. At the discretion of the Property
Standards Officer, the property may be left in a leveled and graded condition.

VALIDITY

6.08 If an article of this By-Law is for any reason held to be invalid, the remaining articles shall
remain in effect until repealed.

6.09 Where a provision of this By-Law conflicts with the provision of another By-Law in force
within the Municipality, the provisions that establish the higher standards to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the general public shall prevail.
TRANSITIONAL RULES

6.10 After the date of the passing of this By-Law, By-Law No.18-2001, as amended, shall apply
only to those properties in which an Order to Comply has been issued prior to the date of
passing of this By-Law, and then only to such properties until such time as the work required
by such Order has been completed or any enforcement proceedings with respect to such
Order, including any demolition, clearance, or repair carried out by the Municipality shall
have been concluded.

TITLE

6.11 This By-Law may be referred to as "The Property Standards By-Law".

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

6.12 Every person who violates a provision of this By-Law is guilty of an offence and on
conviction is liable to a penalty provided in Section 36 of the Building Code Act, as amended
from time to time.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA
INFORMAL NOTICE

Current Date____________________
Owner's Name and Address

Dear Sir/Madam:

RE: Description and Location of Property

Be advised that on an inspection of your property, as noted above, revealed

certain violations of the Municipality's Property Standards By-Law No. .

Schedule "A", attached hereto, sets out the work required to remedy such violation and to bring

the property into compliance with the By-Law.

Be advised that By-Law No. gives the Municipality the authority to issue an

ORDER TO COMPLY pursuant to Section 15.2-(2), Ontario Building Code Act , S.0.1992,

c.23.

It is desired that you will comply with this informal notice that the aforementioned procedural

step will not be necessary.

A reinspection of this property will take place on or about to ascertain

compliance.

Should you require further information pertaining to this matter please do not hesitate to contact

the undersigned during normal business hours.
Property Standard Officer_______________________

Telephone Numbers
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA

ORDER TO REMEDY VIOLATION

OF STANDARDS OF MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY

Pursuant to Section 15.2 of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.0.1992, c.23

Date ________________________

Owner's Name and Address

Dear Sir/Madam:

RE: Description and Location of Property Violation

WHEREAS on you were served with an Informal NOTICE that required you to
remedy certain violation of standards of maintenance and occupancy at your property, described
above.

AND WHEREAS you have failed to remedy the noted violation(s) as set out in Schedule "A"
attached hereto and which forms part of this ORDER.

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY CHARGED THAT the violation(s) as set out in Schedule "A" be
remedied and the property brought into a condition of compliance with the prescribed standards as
set out in the Property Standards By-Law No. on or before.

Date

TAKE NOTICE that if such violations are not remedied within the time specified in this order, the
Municipality may correct such violations at the expense of the owner.
APPEAL TO PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

If an owner or occupant upon whom an order has been served is not satisfied with the terms or
conditions of the order may appeal to the committee by sending a NOTICE OF APPEAL by
registered mail to the Secretary of the committee within fourteen (14) days after service of the order,
and, in the event that no appeal is taken, the order shall be deemed to have been confirmed.

FINAL DATE FOR APPEAL: .

Property Standards Officer

Telephone Numbers
NOTICE OF APPEAL

TO PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Pursuant to Section 15.1 of the Ontario Building Code Act

Date ___________________________

To the Secretary
Property Standards Appeal Committee
Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula

RE: Order to Remedy Violation of Standards of Maintenance and Occupancy at:

Description and Location of Property Violation

TAKE NOTICE of the appeal of the undersigned to the Property Standards Appeal Committee because of
dissatisfaction with the above referenced order to remedy violation of standards of maintenance and occupancy
served upon the undersigned on .

Name (owner or Agent)
Address:

Telephone Number:

APPEAL TO PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

If an owner or occupant upon who an order has been served is not satisfied with the
terms or conditions of the order they may appeal to the committee by sending a NOTICE TO APPEAL by
registered mail to the Secretary of the committee within fourteen (14) days after service of the order, in the
event that no appeal is taken, the order shall be deemed to have been confirmed

The Building Code Act,S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, section 15.3(1)

Signature of Owner or Authorized Agent
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA

SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY

Ontario Building Code Act,S.O. 1992, c.23

ORDER TO COMPLY

RE: Description and Location of Property in Violation

THIS PROPERTY has been found NOT to be in conformity with the Standards of Maintenance and
Occupancy established by this Municipality and as set out in the Property Standards By-Law No
.

SCHEDULE "A", attached hereto, sets out the work required to remedy such violation(s) and to
bring the property into compliance with the By-Law.

BE ADVISED THAT THIS PROPERTY MUST BE MADE TO CONFORM WITH THE BY-LAW
ON OR BEFORE THE DAY OF
, .

Further information may be obtained at the Property Standards Office located at:
Dated at , This Day of , .

Property Standards Officer

Telephone Number
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I DEFINITIONS

PART II GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ALL PROPERTY

2.01 Residential and Vacant Building Lot
2.02 Yards
2.03 Surface Conditions
2.04 Sewage and Drainage
2.08 Parking Areas, Walks and Driveways
2.09 Accessory Buildings, Fences and Other Structures
2.10 Garbage Disposal
2.13 Compost Heaps

PART III RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS

3.01 General Conditions
3.04 Pest Prevention
3.06 Structural Soundness
3.08 Foundations
3.10 Exterior Walls
3.12 Windows and Doors
3.17 Roofs
3.20 Walls, Ceiling and Floors
3.21 Stairs, Ramps, Handrails and Guards
3.24 Kitchens
3.25 Toilet and Bathroom Facilities
3.28 Plumbing
3.33 Electrical Service
3.37 Heating, Heating Systems, Chimneys and Vents
3.40 Fire Escape, Alarms and Detectors
3.41 Egress
3.42 Natural Light
3.43 Ventilation
3.45 Elevating Devices
3.46 Disconnected Utilities
3.47 Occupancy Standards

PART IV VACANT BUILDINGS

4.01 Vacant Buildings
PART V NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY STANDARDS

5.01 Repairs & Maintenance
5.02 Yards
5.05 Structural Soundness
5.07 Exterior Walls
5.08 Guardrails and Stairways
5.09 Lighting

PART VI ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

6.03 Officers
6.04 Property Standards Committee
6.07 Compliance
6.08 Validity
6.10 Transitional Rules
6.11 Title
6.12 Special Provisions