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Property Standards
Property maintenance standards are essential to ensuring safe, livable, and vibrant communities. These guidelines require property owners to uphold structural integrity, maintain essential systems like plumbing and electricity, and keep exterior spaces clean and hazard-free. By enforcing these standards through inspections and compliance measures, the city protects public health, preserves neighborhood appeal, and fosters civic pride.


🔑 General Rules About Side Yards
Learn the essential rules about side yards for safety and compliance. Discover why yards must remain clear and accessible for fire and drainage.
20 hours ago


Do you know how to report a streetlight issue?
Learn how to report a streetlight issue in Richmond Hill. Keep your community safe by reporting streetlight problems easily and efficiently.
5 days ago


♻️ Blue Box Program Update (Starting Jan 1, 2026)
Discover the latest Blue Box Program update for 2026. Learn how the Blue Box changes impact recycling and what stays the same. Read more now!
5 days ago


Permits: What Every Richmond Hill Homeowner Should Know
Thinking about finishing your basement, building a granny suite in the backyard, cutting down a tree, or interlocking your backyard? Before you grab your toolbox, it’s worth knowing which projects in Richmond Hill require permits — and which don’t.
5 days ago


What is Stormwater Management and why do we have to pay for it?
Stormwater management is the application of infrastructure to reduce and control the impacts of runoff from rainfall, snow and development.
Jun 16
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