Ottawa : Règlement no 2013-416, art. 44 — Property Standards By-law

1) Fences, retaining walls and other enclosures or structures around or on non-residential property shall be kept,

• a) in good repair;
• b) free from accident hazards; BY-LAW NO. 2013-416
• c) protected by paint, preservatives or other weather-resistant material, except for wooden fences made of cedar, redwood or treated wood; and
• d) so as not to present an unsightly appearance. 2) Unsightly markings, stains or other defacements, including graffiti, on the exterior surfaces of fences, retaining walls or other enclosures or structures shall be removed and the surface shall be refinished when necessary. 3) A fence shall be installed,
• a) around the parking area of drive-in eating establishments, except at the private approaches; and
• b) where conditions exist on non-residential property where litter is blown onto adjoining property. 4) The fence required by paragraph
• (b) of subsection (3) shall be constructed in such a manner as to prevent all cartons, wrappers, paper, rubbish and debris from blowing onto adjoining property. 5)

Where a business requires outdoor storage for any purpose, the area shall be defined and enclosed with a fence, which has a maximum height of 3 m (9.8 ft.). 6) All outdoor salvage yards shall be obscured from surrounding property by screening, which shall be of uniform construction and a minimum height of 1.8 m (6 ft.) and a maximum height of 3 m (9.8 ft.). SIGNS