Residents invited to share feedback on Oakville property standards

Residents and businesses in Oakville are encouraged to provide their input on Oakville property standards and lot maintenance. The online survey is open until March 12 and invites the public to share their input on how the town can improve the current property standards and lot maintenance by-laws.

The property standards and lot maintenance by-laws set minimum standards for the upkeep of building, yards and properties in Oakville for the promotion of health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of residents.

Common property standards include:

• Yard, vacant land, and building maintenance
• Graffiti
• Pest prevention in rental properties
• Minimum heat standards for rental properties
• Dead or dying trees on private property

The online survey on these standards takes 10 minutes to complete and is strictly confidential and anonymous. Residents will have the option to provide an email address if they would like to receive updates on the review.

The town is also hosting a public information night in the Bronte Room at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd, on March 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Drop in and provide feedback that can help staff develop recommendations that will update the town’s current property standards and lot maintenance by-laws.

Revisions to these by-laws will be presented to Council later this year for approval.