Property Standards Committee
Clarington’s advisory committee meetings are open to the public and may be held in person, online or in a combination of both formats. Please view the committee agenda or reach out to the committee contact for more information
Purpose
The Municipality of Clarington has set out standards to ensure property owners maintain their properties within the community. The property standards by-law regulates items of safety and general upkeep of properties and buildings.
If the property does not conform to the by-law, a Property Standards Officer investigates and determines if the property standards by-law has been violated. If so, a Property Standards Order is issued to the owner. Orders are issued for violations of certain Ontario Building Code and municipal by-law standards for residential, multiple residential and commercial properties.
The Property Standards Committee is a quasi-judicial body appointed by Council to consider appeals to orders issued by Property Standard Officers. It is the Committee's role to make an informal, impartial decision.
Terms of reference
The Committee has the following powers under the Ontario Building Code Act.
- Confirm the Order or Orders served by the Municipality
- Quash the Order
- Amend the Order or extend the deadline for compliance
Examples of property not complying with the Property Standards:
- Properties laden with debris
- Unsightly vegetation
- Conditions that constitute a health, fire or accident hazard
The Committee will be familiar with general rules of procedure before administrative tribunals, admissibility of evidence, and the relevant provisions under the Ontario Building Code Act.
The Municipality may want a lawyer to attend some Committee meetings, in certain cases, to defend municipal interests.
Composition
Appointed for the same term as Council. Six community members are appointed.
Frequency of meetings
As required.
Remuneration
$59.37 per meeting in 2026
Committee vacancies
There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.
Committee contact
Property Standards Committee Secretary
905-623-3379 ext. 2105
Minutes
Process summary
If an owner disagrees with the order or a portion of the order, they may appeal to the Property Standards Committee. The Committee conducts a public hearing to address the appeal makes decisions to confirm, modify and rescind the order to demolish or repair, and to extend time for complying with the order.
Contact Us
Address: 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
Phone: 905-623-3379
TTY: 1-844-790-1599
