Richmond Hill By-law 62-24, s. 1 — Where a Heritage Property contains one or more Buildings that remain vacant for a period of ninety (90) days or more, the Owner shall ensure that

Where a Heritage Property contains one or more Buildings that remain vacant for a period of ninety (90) days or more, the Owner shall ensure that:

• a) Appropriate utilities serving the Building are connected as required in order to provide, maintain and monitor proper heating and ventilation to prevent moisture and damage to the Heritage Attributes;
• b) Steps are taken to effectively prevent the entrance of the elements, unauthorized Persons or Pests by boarding up and securing any openings of the Building in a manner required by a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer which may include:
• i. all boards shall be installed from the exterior and shall be fitted in a watertight manner and so that all exterior trim and cladding remains uncovered and undamaged by the boarding;
• ii. all boards shall be fastened securely in a manner that minimizes damage to the Heritage Attributes and is reversible;
• iii. all boards used shall be painted in a manner to reflect the panes of glass, and frames that were or are found on the opening that is being boarded over or the panes of glass shall be painted in matte black and the window frames shall be painted in a colour which matches that of the original opening; and,
• iv. all boards not located in a window or door opening shall be painted or otherwise treated so that the colour blends with the exterior of the Building or Structure.