Public Input Needed: Illegal Land Use Survey

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photo of tractor trailer with text that says stopping illegal land useCALEDON, ON (April 8, 2024) – The Town of Caledon is looking for input from residents to help support enforcement initiatives around illegal land use for trucking operations within the community. Have your say and inform the Illegal Land Use Taskforce through an online survey by Friday, April 26: haveyoursaycaledon.ca/illegallanduse. 

In 2019, Caledon launched the Illegal Land Use Taskforce to address growing land use issues related to the parking and storage of tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles. In the last few years, more than 300 properties in Caledon have been investigated for potential illegal truck storage violations. 

The Town is tackling illegal operations and working to ensure the local trucking and real estate industries are clear about the rules to address a variety of impacts. 

Impacts of illegal land use 

  • Environment: Damage to sensitive soil and water 

  • Farmland: Paving over farmland 

  • Pollution: Air, light and noise pollution 

  • Safety: Increased traffic and large trucks on residential roads and near busy neighbourhoods 

  • Town character: Makes the town look unwelcoming 

  • Quality of life: Impacting property values and discouraging potential new residents 

Municipal Law Enforcement will also hold a workshop at the General Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 1 to discuss illegal land use in Caledon with Council and next steps. 

For more information, please visit www.caledon.ca/illegallanduse.  

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