Grass Cutting By-law Enforcement

Overview

The Grass Cutting By-law was created for the maintenance of grasses and weeds on private land, including grounds, yards and vacant lots, within the urban area to eliminate conditions, which are, could become or cause public nuisances as a result of neglect or improper yard maintenance.

Grass and weeds eight inches (20 centimetres) or more may fall under this by-law.

Download the Weeds and Tall Grass Complaint Form.

Process

Formal complaints are directed to the Recreation and Community Services - Parks Division - Weed Inspector. The inspector makes a site visit to determine if it is a valid complaint. Once validity has been established, a formal notice is personally delivered or sent by courier to the property owner advising that compliance with the by-law is required within 72 hours from the date the notice is served (as prescribed by Section 4 of the by-law).

Penalty

Should the property owner fail to comply with the notice, the City or its agent, under the direction of the Weed Inspector, will perform any work required to be done at the owner's expense.

The City may recover the expense incurred in doing so by action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as taxes.

By-law(s)

Visit the Grass Cutting By-law.