Property Standards and Clean Yards

Property Standard Requirements

• All structures are required to be structurally sound and all exterior walls, roofs and foundations are required to be free of water leaks.
• All heating, plumbing and mechanical systems and elevating devices must be maintained and operational in good working order.
• Residential occupancies must comply with minimum requirements regarding room dimensions, ceiling heights, ventilation, potable water and an adequate supply of hot water.

Property Standard Violations

• When a complaint is received, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer will conduct an investigation. If a violation is found, the officer can issue a property standards order, advising the owner of the violation and requiring that it be remedied within a specific time period.
• Owners have the right to appeal to our Property Standards Committee if they are not satisfied with the terms of the order. The committee can uphold the order, rescind the order, or modify the length of time the owner has to comply with the order.
• If an owner fails to comply with a property standards order, we may initiate action to complete necessary repairs or work required in the order. Any costs associated with our work on the property will be applied to the tax rolls of the subject property.

Clean Yards Requirements

If you own property in the Town of Arnprior, you are required to meet the requirements outlined in the Clean Yards By-law. For example, here are some of the standards:

• Every owner, tenant or occupant of property shall maintain said property clean and free from refuse and/or debris.

• Every owner, tenant or occupant of property shall keep the vegetation on the property clean and cleared-up. 

• Every owner, tenant or occupant shall keep their property free and clear of infestations of injurious insects, termites, rodents, vermin or other pests.

• No owner, tenant or occupant of land shall keep a swimming pool, hot tub, wading pool or artificial pond unless it is maintained in good repair and working condition.

Clean Yards Violations

• When a complaint is received, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer will conduct an investigation. If a violation is found, the officer can issue a clean yards order, advising the owner of the violation and requiring that it be remedied within a specific time period.
• If an owner fails to comply with a clean yards order, we may initiate action to complete necessary repairs or work required in the order. Any costs associated with our work on the property will be applied to the tax rolls of the subject property.