Since 2009, we intervened many times to try and settle different nuisance problems resulting from non-compliant activities of a business located near residences.<\/p>\n
Though it was not permitted, this business was storing a significant amount of merchandise outdoor, on its land.\u00a0 The storage related operations (delivery, handling, sale, etc.) were generating noise nuisances (often early in the morning), dust, traffic, parking problems, etc. \u00a0There was also a safety issue, due to the increased traffic and the unloading of delivery trucks taking place in the street.<\/p>\n
After investigation, we had issued a Recommendation <\/strong>asking the Borough to follow this file more closely and take appropriate measures to make these non-compliant activities stop.<\/p>\n The Borough had accepted our recommendation <\/strong>and followed up.\u00a0 Inspections were steadily carried out. \u00a0Notices <\/em>and Statements of offence <\/em>were issued to the business owner, namely for his non-compliant outdoor storage.\u00a0 But the owner contested these fines.<\/em><\/p>\n We followed up on the situation, annually. \u00a0In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Borough pursued its actions.\u00a0 Many non-compliances were corrected, but the outdoor storage problem remained. \u00a0Other Statements of offence <\/em>were, therefore, issued.<\/p>\n In December 2012, the Municipal Court confirmed that 12 Statements of offence<\/em> regarding the non-compliant outdoor storage were well-founded. \u00a0The business owner was fined.<\/p>\n The situation has since improved, gradually.\u00a0 The nuisances caused by the outdoor storage were globally resolved.<\/p>\n The outcome is positive for the residents of the area. \u00a0In light of the above, our office does not plan further follow-ups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Since 2009, we intervened many times to try and settle different nuisance problems resulting from non-compliant activities of a business located near residences. Though it was not permitted, this business was storing a significant amount of merchandise outdoor, on its … Continue reading