The Town's Site Alteration By-law No. 2025-0009 regulates site alteration activities within the municipal boarders, including the protection of roads, ditches, culverts, boulevards, and storm water drainage patterns from damage caused by fill being hauled within the town boundary. This page provides information on the process for obtaining a site alteration permit, ensuring compliance with the by-law, and protecting natural heritage features such as wetlands and the escarpment.
Site Alteration By-law
The Town of Halton Hills' Site Alteration By-law No. 2025-0009 was enacted to control site alteration activities within the Town, including:
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Placement or dumping of fill
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Removal of topsoil
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Alteration of the grade / slope of land
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Protection of the roads, ditches, culverts, boulevards and storm water drainage patterns from damage caused by fill being hauled within the Town boundary
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Control of the hours of operation, haul routes, and the volume of soils being imported into the Town
Site Alteration Permits
If you need to make a site alteration, you can contact Development Engineering staff to discuss the process for a site alteration permit. We review the site alteration permits to ensure that they:
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Comply with the requirement of the Site Alteration Bylaw
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Maintain appropriate drainage patterns
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Limit damage or interference with drainage or bodies of water
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Maintain water quality
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Protect natural heritage features such as wetlands or the escarpment
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Prevent erosion and sedimentation
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Prevent the use of hazardous or improper fill
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Take into consideration natural elements such as topography, soils, and vegetation