Surrey Takes Trucking Company to Court Over Alleged Bylaw Breaches
A Surrey trucking company is now facing a court injunction application from the City of Surrey, marking the latest escalation in the region’s ongoing tension over trucking yards and industrial operations near residential zones.
The dispute centres on a Port Kells–area property, where the city alleges the company has been operating in ways that don’t align with zoning, permitting or municipal land-use rules. Surrey is now asking the BC Supreme Court to temporarily restrict or halt specific operations on-site while its enforcement case moves forward.
City Turns to Courts After “Non-Compliance” Claims
According to Global’s reporting, the city is seeking an injunction because earlier steps — such as warnings, inspections or fines — have not resolved the dispute. Municipalities typically reserve court orders for cases they view as persistent or significant violations.
The situation reflects a broader Lower Mainland trend: local governments increasingly using the courts when trucking yards or industrial operators continue business despite alleged zoning breaches. Surrey is now placing this case within that larger enforcement shift, where voluntary compliance has reportedly stalled.
What It Means for the Company and the Community
If granted, the injunction could limit truck activity, yard operations or storage on the property until the legal issues are settled. That creates uncertainty for workers, customers and drivers who rely on the site.
For residents and nearby businesses, the city’s action signals a firmer stance on industrial uses affecting neighbourhoods, especially in areas like Port Kells where truck traffic, noise and land-use disputes have been long-standing friction points.
A court decision could influence how aggressively Surrey — and potentially other B.C. cities — pursue enforcement against logistics and trucking operators going forward.
What Happens Next in Court
The BC Supreme Court will now determine whether Surrey has shown enough evidence of ongoing or serious violations to justify an injunction before the full case is heard. The trucking company will be able to respond, challenge the city’s claims and argue that an injunction would cause unfair economic harm.
If a judge grants the order, Surrey gains stronger tools — including potential contempt proceedings — if directions are ignored.
If denied, the city will have to lean on traditional enforcement: fines, inspections and negotiation, while broader zoning disputes continue.
The case marks another flashpoint in Surrey’s battle to balance expanding industrial activity with neighbourhood livability — and the court’s ruling could reshape how similar conflicts unfold across the region.
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