This May, the City’s Enforcement Services will be taking a proactive approach to ensuring property owners are following the municipal property standards and cleaning and clearing of land by-laws. The second annual Property Standards Blitz will run from May 11 to May 29, 2026, and follows Council’s direction to promote cleanliness and community pride.
Municipal By-Law 2007-6489 provides standards for the maintenance and physical condition of properties, including buildings and structures, while By-Law 2008-6599 outlines requirements for clearing refuse and debris from land. Enforcement Services will use the blitz to contact and work with property owners to address any relevant concerns. This may include proper disposal of garbage, pet waste, exterior building conditions that could pose a fire or accident hazard, long grass or overgrown trees, and security of vacant buildings.
“Our enforcement officers will be focusing on exterior property conditions,” says Steph Palmateer, Director of Community Services and City Clerk. “Both by-laws work together to address maintenance standards for buildings, yards, accessory structures, lawns, and more. Our goal is to inform, support, and ensure compliance across the entire community”
This year marks the second time the City has undertaken a coordinated enforcement blitz. In 2025, approximately 130 property standards cases were reviewed, with all cases resolved by year-end.
The blitz aligns with the City’s seasonal clean-up initiatives, making it easier for residents to bring their properties into compliance. Between May 11 and May 25, each residential dwelling (based on address) receives one free load of household waste at the Deloro Landfill site.
For more information on property standards and the cleaning and clearing of land, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/enforcement_services_and_parking/property_standards.
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