Property Standards By-Law Update

In 2023, we completed a service delivery review of the Municipal Law Enforcement division. One of the recommendations from this review was to evaluate old By-laws to ensure best practices and industry standards are being followed.

After reviewing the current Property Standards By-law, it was clear that there are several improvements required to ensure the proper maintenance and occupancy for all properties within the Municipality. In addition, several new sections have been added to the updated Property Standards By-law to address the following areas:

  • Nuisance Lighting
  • Shipping Containers
  • Vacant/Damaged Buildings
  • Fire Damaged Buildings
  • Marijuana Grow Houses and Clandestine Drug Operations
  • Designated Heritage Buildings*

*It is important to note that one of the most significant proposed changes is the addition of the 'Designated Heritage Buildings' section. These proposed changes have been shared with the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee and the Planning Division staff responsible for heritage planning related matters. This new section will help ensure the unique heritage features in our community are adequately maintained.

To learn more and get a fulsome look at the proposed changes. Please read the documents in the 'Important Documents' panel.

Community Engagement

Our Community Engagement Policy identifies By-law changes as an opportunity for meaningful community engagement. Please review all the information on this project page and provide your feedback on our comment form below.

Update on February 9: We have updated the comment form to a short survey to include specific questions about property standards requirements. Submissions through either version will be shared with both Council and staff for review and consideration.

In 2023, we completed a service delivery review of the Municipal Law Enforcement division. One of the recommendations from this review was to evaluate old By-laws to ensure best practices and industry standards are being followed.

After reviewing the current Property Standards By-law, it was clear that there are several improvements required to ensure the proper maintenance and occupancy for all properties within the Municipality. In addition, several new sections have been added to the updated Property Standards By-law to address the following areas:

  • Nuisance Lighting
  • Shipping Containers
  • Vacant/Damaged Buildings
  • Fire Damaged Buildings
  • Marijuana Grow Houses and Clandestine Drug Operations
  • Designated Heritage Buildings*

*It is important to note that one of the most significant proposed changes is the addition of the 'Designated Heritage Buildings' section. These proposed changes have been shared with the Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee and the Planning Division staff responsible for heritage planning related matters. This new section will help ensure the unique heritage features in our community are adequately maintained.

To learn more and get a fulsome look at the proposed changes. Please read the documents in the 'Important Documents' panel.

Community Engagement

Our Community Engagement Policy identifies By-law changes as an opportunity for meaningful community engagement. Please review all the information on this project page and provide your feedback on our comment form below.

Update on February 9: We have updated the comment form to a short survey to include specific questions about property standards requirements. Submissions through either version will be shared with both Council and staff for review and consideration.

  • Survey

    Please review the information on this page and in the 'Important Documents' panel. Then, provide your feedback on this survey. Answers will then be reviewed and considered by Council and staff. 


    Notice of Collection:

    Personal information collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) will be used for reviewing the Property Standards By-law and will not be used or disclosed for other purposes without consent or as required by law. The information will be retained in accordance with retention policies under By-law 30/2017. Any personal information such as name and address included in a submission from the public may become part of the public record. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of information should be directed to the Municipality’s Records and Information Management Coordinator at 905.885.4544 x.2200.

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Page last updated: 05 Mar 2024, 02:11 PM