Belleville Council Approves Property Maintenance Fines — What’s Your Take?
- Small Town Productions
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Belleville City Council has formally approved a detailed schedule of fines under the city's revised Land Maintenance By-law. These fines, designed to improve safety, cleanliness, and neighborhood standards, will apply once approved by the Ministry of the Attorney General.
The by-law covers a wide range of violations—from tall grass and debris to garden placement and interaction with by-law officers.
🧾 Full List of Fines Approved by Belleville Council:
1. Fail to Clear Land of Debris, Refuse, Waste — $250
2. Create Health/Fire/Accident Hazard — $350
3. Improper Composting: Unauthorized Container — $150
4. Grass Exceeds 15cm — $250
5. Permit Noxious Weeds — $250
6. Naturalized Garden Exceeds 0.6m in Corner Sight Triangle — $350
7. Fail to Maintain Naturalized Garden — $250
8. Naturalized Garden Less Than 1m from Property Line — $250
9. Vegetation Overhangs Public Property — $300
10. Fail to Remove Standing Water — $250
11. Park/Store Inoperable Vehicle — $250
12. Throw/Dump/Place/Deposit Debris on Private Property — $300
13. Throw/Dump/Place/Deposit Debris on City Property Without Consent — $300
14. Fail to Remove Debris — $150
15. Place Debris in Unauthorized Receptacle — $150
16. Deliver/Place Unwanted Material — $100
17. Obstruct an Officer — $500
These fines are intended to encourage compliance through accountability. Supporters of the by-law say it promotes a cleaner, safer city, while others worry it may create barriers for those facing financial or physical limitations.
What Do You Think?
Are these fines necessary to keep neighborhoods clean and safe?
Should there be grace periods, education, or assistance programs first?
Is the cost of non-compliance fair?
Let us know your take. This decision affects homeowners, tenants, landlords, and businesses—and your voice matters.
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😮 Someone from " Home and Gardens" have OCD abd want the whole CITY to have their properties nice, like hers???? Those fines and reasons are ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS??¿ WTH is this City coming to?? UNBELIEVABLE!!!