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In our ongoing effort to move forward with beautification initiatives and property standards implementation, the Municipality of Greenstone is accepting applications from citizens of the Municipality of Greenstone for a position on the Property Standards Committee. 

If you wish to apply to be a member of the Property Standards Committee, please complete an application and submit to the Municipal Clerk no later than Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. 

Kristina Miousse
Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Greenstone
1800 Main Street Geraldton, Ontario P0T 1M0
Phone: (807) 854-1100 x. 2059
Fax: (807) 854-1947
Email:  kristina.miousse@greenstone.ca

APPLICATION

Purpose

The Municipality of Greenstone has set out standards to ensure property owners maintain their properties within the community. The Property Standards By-law and the Clean Yards By-law regulate items of safety and general upkeep of properties and buildings. The Property Standards Committee is appointed by Council to consider appeals to orders issued by the Municipality. It is the Committee's role to make an informed, impartial decision.

If the property does not conform to the by-law, the Municipality investigates and determines if the Property Standards By-law or the Clean Yards By-law have 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. 

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 and makes decisions to confirm, modify and rescind the order to demolish or repair, and to extend time for complying with the order.

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 have:

  • A minimum of three members
  • A maximum of six members
  • No more than one member per Ward

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 Committee Members must be objective, possess relevant education or experience and remain impartial when considering Appeals. 

complete Terms of reference

Frequency of Meetings

As required.

Process Summary

On receipt of an appeal, the Property Standards Committee has all the powers and functions of the officer who made the order and the Committee may do any of the following things if, in the Committee's opinion, doing so would maintain the general intent and purpose of the by-law and of the official plan or policy statement:

  1. Confirm, modify or rescind the order to demolish or repair.
  2. Extend the time for complying with the order.