CW269-2024

Background

Replace outdated by-laws regarding major site alterations involving soil removal or soil importing

Provide an improved regulatory framework for managing soil resources and prevent negative impacts on: drainage systems, water quality, natural environment, agricultural resources, heritage features.

Protects environmentally sensitive areas from alteration

Protects adjacent properties from dust, flooding, mud tracking, dumping

Aligns with conservation authorities protection, complementing CA work and enforcement

24 offences defined with corresponding fines from minor to severe. Steps taken to apply penalties to ensure compliance rather than cost of doing business.

Large scale projects have to gel with the grading pattern which means contours will remain in development projects

Councillor Palleschi wants to keep rolling hills character of Heritage Heights.

Large scale projects can be prevented from receiving permits and must be approved by council

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