Should Cambridge Update Its Property Maintenance Rules?
Official title: Property Standards and Lot Maintenance By-law Review
Cambridge is reviewing two by-laws that set minimum standards for property upkeep. The Property Standards By-law covers building safety and habitability. The Lot Maintenance By-law covers yard upkeep. The city wants to know if these rules are working or need changes.
Why This Matters
Own a home in Cambridge? These rules affect what you're required to maintain. Renting? They protect you from unsafe or poorly maintained housing. Even if you just walk through neighbourhoods, these by-laws shape what properties look like and how safe they are.
What Could Change
The city could update minimum standards for building maintenance and yard upkeep. New requirements might be added, or existing ones relaxed. Enforcement practices could also change based on community feedback.
Key Issues
- Are current property maintenance standards adequate for safety and habitability?
- Do lot maintenance requirements for yards need updating?
- How can these by-laws better serve Cambridge residents?
How to Participate
- Review the Property Standards By-law and Lot Maintenance By-law to understand current rules.
- Complete the community survey on the consultation page before November 30, 2025.
- Attend an in-person open house on September 13, 2025 at Churchill Park or the Fire Station.
- For alternate formats, contact Cameron Lattanville at lattanvillec@cambridge.ca or 519-623-1340 ext. 4608.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Newcomer Picnic Open House at Churchill Park | Churchill Park, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge | |
| September 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Fire Open House | 1625 Bishop Street N, Cambridge |