Town Secures Conviction Against Illegal Truck Depot Operator

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills was successful in prosecuting an illegal truck terminal operation on Winston Churchill Boulevard and obtaining fines totaling $69,000 as well as a prohibition order prohibiting the continuation of the illegal use and requiring the property to be restored.

One Value Limited, together with two of its directors, were each convicted of one zoning charge (illegal use) and 3 site alteration charges; two for failing to obtain a site alteration permit and one for failing to comply with a site alteration order.

A prohibition order was also issued by the court. A prohibition order under the Provincial Offences Act (POA) in Ontario is a court-ordered restriction that prohibits an individual or entity from engaging in specific activities related to the offence they were convicted of. It is typically issued to prevent further harm, protect the public, or ensure compliance with provincial regulations. In the case of an illegal site alteration, it can also require restoration of the property.

“Our valued farmland must not be destroyed by illegal truck terminals,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor.

The Town has been vigilant in enforcing By-law 2010-0050, noting that truck depots are housing hundreds of illegally parked trucks that when in use, add to traffic congestion, negatively impact farmland and threaten safety given the size and mobility of these 40 foot tractor trailers.

“We have a zoning by-law in place that prohibits storing or parking commercial motor vehicles on residential and agricultural properties. We currently have over 50 properties in Halton Hills with illegal land use violations including illegal truck depots,” said Susie Spry, Manager of Enforcement Services, adding, “The offenses are primarily along Steeles Avenue.”

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 64,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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