Aurora By-law 6543-23, s. 7.2 — Property Standards By-law

Notwithstanding all other provisions of this by-law, the provisions set out below shall apply to all Vacant Buildings:

• By-law Number 6543-23
• (a) Notwithstanding all other provisions of this by-law, the provisions set out below shall apply to all Vacant Buildings: the owner of the Vacant Building shall protect every such building against the risk of fire, accident or other such hazard and shall effectively prevent the entrance thereto of all unauthorized persons;
• (b) if the normal locking system or other security measures for the building do not prevent entry, the owner of the Vacant Building shall board up the building by covering any openings through which entry may be obtained with at least 12.7mm (1/2 inch) weatherproof sheet plywood securely fastened to the building and painted a colour compatible to the surrounding walls;
• (c) the owner or their agent shall secure the building to prevent accidental or malicious damage to the building or adjacent property;
• (d) if a building remains vacant for more than ninety (90) days, the owner or their agent thereof, shall ensure that all utilities serving the building are properly disconnected, but this provision shall not apply where such utilities are necessary for the safety or security of the building;
• (e) if a Vacant Building sustains structural damage the owner of such a building shall bring it into compliance with all structural and exterior maintenance provisions of this by-law or otherwise shall have such a building demolished in accordance with the Building Code Act.