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City of Chestermere
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
Bylaw #025-24
Bylaw #025-24
Animal Control Bylaw
Bylaw #025-24
Animal Control Bylaw
Contents
1. TITLE ................................................................................................................................... 3
2. DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................... 3
3. INTERPRETATION .............................................................................................................. 7
4. AUTHORITY ......................................................................................................................... 7
5. APPLICABILITY .................................................................................................................... 8
6. LICENSING .......................................................................................................................... 8
7. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS ..................................................................................... 9
8. ANIMAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................................... 10
9. RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL OWNERSHIP............................................................................. 12
10. VICIOUS ANIMALS ............................................................................................................ 13
11. NUISANCE ANIMALS ........................................................................................................ 16
12. PROHIBITED ANIMALS ..................................................................................................... 16
13. POT-BELLIED PIGS ........................................................................................................... 16
14. BEES ................................................................................................................................. 17
15. URBAN HENS .................................................................................................................... 18
16. ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATIONS ................................................................................... 20
17. OFFENCES ........................................................................................................................ 24
18. PENALTIES ........................................................................................................................ 25
19. ENFORCEMENT COSTS .................................................................................................. 25
20. ORDERS BY A JUDGE ...................................................................................................... 26
21. SEVERABILITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................................................ 26
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A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF CHESTERMERE, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO
REGULATE WILD AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE
CITY OF CHESTERMERE.
WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions contained in the Municipal Government Act of
Alberta, as amended, Council may by Bylaw do all things with respect to the
regulation of any domestic and wild Animals and activities in relation to them within
the City of Chestermere.
AND WHEREAS it is desirable and in the best interests of the City of Chestermere that a
Bylaw be passed for regulating and licensing Animals within the City of Chestermere.
NOW, THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHESTERMERE, DULY
ASSEMBLED, HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
TITLE
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Animal Control Bylaw".
2.
DEFINITIONS
2.1
"Active Aggression" means the display of growling, hissing, bearing of teeth,
lunging and snapping.
2.2
"Adjacent" means land or a portion of land that shares a boundary with
another parcel of land and includes land or a portion of land that would
be contiguous if not for a public roadway, primary highway, river,
stream, or reserve parcel.
2.3
"Advertised" means any message produced by the City of Chestermere and
communicated in the City of Chestermere for placement in media including:
a. Digital media (City of Chestermere official website, official social
media channels, audio, radio, etc.); and
b. Print media (Newspapers, magazines, community newsletter,
posters, pamphlets, etc.).
2.4
"Animal" means any live Animal, both domestic and wild and includes fowl,
but does not include Prohibited Animals listed in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw.
2.5
"Animal Control Officer" means a company/Person contracted and
authorized by the City to provide Animal control services.
2.6
"Animal Holding Facility" or "Pound" means any facility owned, operated,
contracted, or otherwise used by the City of Chestermere for the purpose of
impounding or holding Animals found to be in contravention of this Bylaw.
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2.7 "At-Large" means
a. An Animal which is not on the property of its Owner and is not on a
leash held by a Person physically able to maintain immediate,
effective and continuous control of the Animal; or
b. Any Animal found off the property of its Owner and for which an
Owner cannot be found in a reasonable period of time.
2.8
"Attack" means multiple bites to any Person or Animal.
2.9
"Bees" means winged insects that are kept in hives and produce honey.
2.10
"Bee Hives" means a structure in which a colony of Bees are kept.
2.11
"Bite" means wound to the skin causing it to bruise, puncture, or break.
2.12
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means an appointed individual responsible
for enforcing local laws and regulations, ensuring the preservation and
maintenance of public peace during their duties.
2.13
"Cat" means a male or female domesticated member of the feline family.
2.14
"Council" means the Council of the City of Chestermere, in the Province
of Alberta.
2.15
"City" means the City of Chestermere, in the Province of Alberta.
2.16
"Chief Administrative Officer" means the Chief Administrative Officer of
the City of Chestermere or their delegate.
2.17
"Dog" means a male or female domesticated member of the canine family.
2.18
"Domestic Animal" means any Animal normally kept for domestic
purposes or a household pet including but not limited to Dogs, Cats, Hens,
Rabbits, Ferrets, and Pot-bellied Pigs.
2.19
"Emotional Support Animal" and "ESA" means an Animal that is kept
by a Person for therapeutic purposes.
2.20
"Emotional Support Animal Permit" means a permit issued to an
Owner which allows a Person to keep an Emotional Support Animal in
accordance with this Bylaw.
2.21
"Heat" means a recurring period of sexual receptivity in many
female mammals.
2.22
"Judge" means a Judge of the Alberta Court of Justice or a Justice of
the Peace.
2.23
"Keep" or "Keeper" means to hold or retain in one's possession an
Animal regulated or found to be in contravention of this Bylaw.
2.24
"Land Use Bylaw" means the City's Land Use Bylaw as amended or
replaced from time to time.
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2.25
"License" means an annual License for a Dog or Cat obtained in accordance with
this Bylaw.
2.26
"Livestock" means farm Animals commonly raised for food, food
production, or other agricultural purposes, including but not limited to,
cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and captive deer. Does not include
invertebrates, insects, amphibians, reptiles, domestic pets, Animals for use in
laboratories or for exhibition, or other Animals not commonly raised for food
or food production.
2.27
"Municipal Government Act" means the Municipal Government Act, RSA
2000, c M-26, as amended or replaced.
2.28
"Nuisance" means and includes any use of or activity upon any premises
which is offensive to any Person acting reasonably, or has or may be
reasonably expected to have a detrimental impact upon any Person or other
premises in the neighborhood or is dangerous or an imminent danger to
public health or safety, or materially depreciates the value of other land or
improvements on Adjacent land, and without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Animal-related Nuisances may include, but are not limited to the
following:
a. Noise;
b. Trespass upon property;
c. Threat to public safety;
d. Accumulation of Animal waste;
e. Accumulation of material contaminated by Animal waste;
f. Disposal of Animal waste;
g. Disposal of material contaminated by Animal waste;
h. Disposal of carrion; or
i. Lack of adequate containment or shelter;
which in the opinion of a Peace Officer, having regard for all circumstances, is
injurious or obnoxious or likely to injure, endanger or detract from the comfort,
repose, health, peace or safety of Persons or property within the boundaries of
the City.
2.29
"Nuisance Animal" means an Animal declared to be a Nuisance Animal
pursuant to this Bylaw.
2.30
"Owner" and "Person" means any Person, partnership, association, or
corporation who:
a. Has legal title to the Animal;
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b. Who has possession or care, custody, and control of the Animals;
either permanently or temporarily;
c. Who claims and receives an Animal from the custody of the
City of Chestermere or its Animal Holding Facility;
d. Has been issued a License for the Animal in accordance with this Bylaw;
e. Harbors the Animal or allows the Animal to remain of their
premises, property or parcel of land;
f. Is the registered Owner of a motor vehicle in which an Animal is
located where the Owner would be in contravention of this Bylaw;
g. Is the registered Owner of a motor vehicle found to be leaving or fleeing an
area or property with an Animal that has committed an offense contrary to
this Bylaw.
2.31
"Off-Leash Area" means any public property designated by Council to be
an Off-Leashed Area.
2.32
"Peace Officer" means
a. A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and
b. A Peace Officer appointed to the City of Chestermere pursuant to
the Peace Officer Act, SA 2006, c. P-35.
2.33
"Permit" means a Permit issued to an Owner which allows a Person to
keep Bees, Pot-bellied Pigs, or Urban Hens in accordance with this Bylaw
under Schedules - "H", "I", "J", "K", "L", "M", and "N".
2.34
"Pigeon" means any male or female member of the domestic Pigeon family.
2.35
"Pot-bellied Pig" means a small domestic pig of the Pot-bellied pig breed.
2.36
"Public Place" means and includes any place to which the public has access
as of right or by invitation, express or implied, and, without restricting the
foregoing, to constitute a Public Place, it is not necessary that all segments of
the public have a right of access to the place.
2.37
"Prohibited Animal" means any Animal found within Schedule "B" of
this Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
2.38
"Prohibited Area" means any public property designated by Chief
Administrative Officer to be an area where Animals are prohibited.
2.39
"Remedial Order" means an order issued by the Chief Administrative Officer,
a Peace Officer, or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 545 of the
Municipal Government Act that requires the Person responsible for a
contravention of the Bylaw to remedy the circumstances or otherwise comply
with any provision of this Bylaw applicable to that Person. This shall include
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compliance with any provision inherent to the Bylaw or in relation to any order
of the Chief Administrative Officer or delegate made pursuant to the Bylaw.
2.40
"Service Animal" means a Service Dog within the meaning of the Service
Dogs Act, SA 2007, c S-7.5, as amended.
2.41
"Severe Injury" means any injury that requires medical attention, except for
basic wound cleaning and first aid, and includes wounds requiring sutures
or surgery, disfiguring or scarring lacerations, broken bones, severe
sprains or any other similar serious or life altering injury.
2.42
"Urban Hen" means a female domestic fowl commonly referred to as a
chicken but does not include other fowl types such as turkeys, ducks,
geese, or pheasant.
2.43
"Urban Hen Coop" means a structure in which Urban Hens are kept.
2.44
"Vicious Animal" means a Dog declared to be a vicious Animal by the Chief
Administrative Officer within the meaning of this Bylaw.
2.45
"Vicious Animal Signage" means signage that include warnings indicating
that a vicious or dangerous Animal resides on the property.
2.46
"Violation Ticket" means a ticket issued pursuant to the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c. P-34, as amended, and Regulations thereunder.
2.47
"Wildlife" means Wildlife within the meaning of the Wildlife Act, RSA 2000, c
W-10, as amended.
3.
INTERPRETATION
3.1
Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a Person from complying with any requirement
of any lawful Permit, order, or License.
3.2
Any headings in this Bylaw are included for guidance and convenience only
and shall not form part of this Bylaw.
3.3
Where this Bylaw refers to another Act, Bylaw, or Regulation, that shall
include
reference to any Act, Bylaw, Regulation that may amend or be substituted
for said enactment.
3.4
All schedules attached to this Bylaw form part of this Bylaw.
4.
AUTHORITY
4.1
The City of Chestermere Community Peace Officers, Bylaw Enforcement
Officers, and Animal Control Officers are hereby authorized to administer and
enforce the provisions of this Bylaw and may levy charges in accordance with
this Bylaw or as may be authorized by Council pursuant to the provisions of
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this Bylaw. When this Bylaw authorizes the City to act or gives to the
City discretion, the Community Peace Officers and Bylaw Enforcement
Officers are authorized to act on behalf of the City.
4.2
The City of Chestermere Chief Administrative Officer, Community Peace
Officers, Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Animal Control Officer may issue
Remedial Orders, stated in the Municipal Government Act - pursuant to
Section 545 to compel compliance with any part of this Bylaw.
4.3
The City of Chestermere is hereby authorized to consider approvals and
appeals of Remedial Orders authorized in this Bylaw.
4.4
The City of Chestermere is hereby authorized to subdelegate any of the
responsibilities delegated to them in this Bylaw.
5.
APPLICABILITY
5.1
This Bylaw shall apply to all Animals and Prohibited Animals, including, but not
limited to, Dogs, Cats, Pot-bellied Pigs, Prohibited Animals, Pigeons, Bees,
Livestock, and Urban Hens, located within the boundaries of the City.
5.2
This Bylaw shall apply to Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals,
subject to the provisions of this Bylaw.
6.
LICENSING
6.1
No Person shall own or keep any Dog or Cat within the City unless such Dog or
Cat is Licensed in accordance with this Bylaw.
6.2
All License holders must be eighteen years of age or older.
6.3
No Owner of a Dog or Cat shall fail to ensure that the Dog or Cat wears a
License when the Dog or Cat is off the Property of the Owner.
6.4
The Owner of a Dog or Cat shall obtain a License at the following times:
a. Within seven days of becoming the Owner of the Dog or Cat, unless
the Animal is less than six months of age and as otherwise directed
by the City; and
b. By February 1st in any given calendar year.
6.5
All applications for a License shall be accompanied by the following:
a. Description of the Animal to be Licensed, including type of
Animal, appearance, breed, name, gender, and age;
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b. Name, address, phone number, and email address, if applicable, of the
Owner, or if the Owner is a corporation or other legal entity, of the Person
responsible for the Animal;
c. Whether the Animal is spayed or neutered;
d. Any other information required by the City; and
e. The applicable annual License fee set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw,
except when the License is for a Service Animal, in which case there is no
License fee required to be paid.
6.6
No Person shall provide false or inaccurate information when applying for a
License pursuant to this Bylaw.
6.7
An Owner shall notify the City of any change of contact information provided in an
application for a License.
6.8
An Owner that loses or otherwise requires a replacement License may obtain a
replacement License by paying the fee set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
6.9
Licenses are not transferable.
7.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
7.1
No Person shall own or keep any Emotional Support Animal within the City
unless the Owner obtains an Emotional Support Animal Application - Schedule
"0" and Schedule "L" Emotional Support Permit Approval and "M" - Notice of
Emotional Support Application or is otherwise Licensed or permitted to keep
the Emotional Support Animal pursuant to this Bylaw. Dogs and Cats that are
Emotional Support Animals do not require Emotional Support Animal Permits,
provided the Dog or Cat is Licensed in accordance with this Bylaw.
7.2
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this Bylaw, a Person who obtains
an Emotional Support Animal Permit may own or keep an Emotional Support
Animal, even if the Emotional Support Animal is a Prohibited Animal.
7.3
All applications for an Emotional Support Animal Permit shall be accompanied by the
following:
a. Description of the Emotional Support Animal to be permitted, including type
of Animal, appearance, breed, name, gender, and age;
b. Written confirmation from a Licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or other
health care professional that the Emotional Support Animal is required for
therapeutic purposes;
c. Name, address, phone number, and email address, if applicable, of the
Owner, or if the Owner is a corporation or other legal entity, of the Person
responsible for the Animal;
d. Whether the Animal is spayed or neutered;
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e. Any other information required by the City; and
f. The applicable Permit fee set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
7.4
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may impose terms and
conditions on any Emotional Support Animal Permit issued pursuant to this
Bylaw.
7.5
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may refuse to issue an
Emotional Support Animal Permit or may revoke an Emotional Support Animal
Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw, in the full discretion of the Chief
Administrative Officer or Designate, by providing written notice to the
applicant or Emotional Support Animal Permit holder.
7.6
An Emotional Support Animal Permit holder shall not contravene any term or
condition of an Emotional Support Animal Permit issued pursuant to this
Bylaw. Any contravention of any term or condition of an Emotional Support
Animal Permit may result in the revocation of the Emotional Support Animal
Permit.
7.7
No Person shall provide false or inaccurate information when applying for an
Emotional Support Animal Permit pursuant to this Bylaw.
8.
ANIMAL REGULATIONS
8.1
No Person shall own or keep more than one Pot-bellied Pig.
8.2
No Person shall own or keep Livestock except in the Land Use districts set out in
Schedule "C" of this Bylaw.
8.3
As per the City's Land Use Bylaw any property where two or more Dogs and/or
Cats are maintained, boarded, bred, trained or cared for in return for
remuneration or kept for the purpose of sale is deemed a kennel and the
provisions of the Land Use Bylaw also apply.
a. In the event of an inconsistency between this Bylaw and the Land Use
Bylaw related to kennels, the Land Use Bylaw will apply.
8.4
No Owner or keeper shall fail to ensure that Animals in Heat are confined on the
Owner's property.
8.5
No Owner or keeper of an Animal or Livestock shall fail to ensure that all Animals
and Livestock are confined to that owner's parcel, unless otherwise provided in
this Bylaw.
8.6
Notwithstanding anything else in this Bylaw, an Owner is not required to have a
Dog on a leash in an Off-Leash Area - Schedule "G".
8.7
The Owner of a Dog must be capable of controlling and restraining all Dogs in
the Owner's custody in an Off-Leash Area.
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8.8
In an Off-Leash Area, no Person shall allow or permit an animal under
the following conditions:
a. An Animal in Heat;
b. An Animal suffering from a communicable disease; or
c. A Vicious Animal.
8.9
The Chief Administrative Officer may designate certain areas as
Prohibited Areas, where no Animals are permitted.
8.10
No Person shall allow, or permit, an Animal to enter a Prohibited Area,
except as otherwise allowed by the Chief Administrative Officer.
8.11
No Person shall allow, or permit, an Animal to be left unattended while
tethered or tied on premises where the public has access, whether the
access is expressed or implied.
8.12
No Person shall allow, or permit, an Animal to be left unattended while
in a motor vehicle except:
a. Where the Animal is restrained in a manner that prevents contact
between the Animal and any member of the public; and
b. Where the Animal has adequate ventilation and cooling so as to not
place the Animal in distress.
8.13
No Person shall allow, or permit, an Animal to be outside of the passenger
cab of a motor vehicle on a Highway, regardless of whether the motor
vehicle is moving or parked, unless the Animal is:
a. In a fully enclosed trailer;
b. In a fully enclosed cargo area of the bed of a motor vehicle;
c. Contained in a ventilated kennel or similar device secured fastened to
the cargo bed of the motor vehicle; or
d. Securely tethered in such a manner that it is not standing on bare
metal, cannot jump or be thrown from the vehicle, and is not in any
distress or serious risk of harm.
8.14
No Owner of an Animal in Heat shall fail to confine the Animal indoors or
within a building or enclosure which will prevent the escape of the Animal
or entry of other Animals until the Animal is no longer in Heat.
8.15
The Owner of an Animal in Heat may allow an Animal in Heat to leave the
building or enclosure temporarily, provided that the Animal in Heat remains
on a leash and on the Owner's property.
8.16
No Owner of an Animal suffering from a communicable disease
shall: a. Permit the Animal to be in any Public Place;
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b. Fail to keep the Animal from contact with any other Animal; and
c. Fail to keep the Animal secured in an enclosure or otherwise tied and
tethered on the Owner's Property.
9.
RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL OWNERSHIP
9.1
No Owner of an Animal shall allow an Animal to:
a.
Be At-Large;
b.
Create noise to the extent that it disturbs any Person;
c.
Damage public or private property;
d.
Display Active Aggression in public;
e.
Bite any Person;
f.
Bite an Animal;
g.
Attack any Person;
h.
Attack an Animal;
i.
Chase any Person or Animal;
j.
Cause Severe Injury to any Person;
k.
Cause Severe Injury to any Animal;
l.
Cause death of any Animal;
m. Cause death of Person; or
n.
Create a Nuisance.
9.2
When a Peace Officer is determining if the noise is reasonably likely to disturb a
Person consideration may be given, but is not limited to:
a.
Proximity to the property where the Animal resides;
b. Typical duration of the noise;
c.
Time of the day and day of the week when the noise typically occurs; and
d. Nature and use of surrounding areas.
9.3
No Owner shall fail to remove feces immediately where an Animal defecates
on any public or private property other than the property of its Owner.
9.4
No Owner of an Animal shall fail to ensure that Animal feces does not accumulate
on the Owner's property to an extent that it becomes a Nuisance or begins to
interfere with other property owners' or members of the public's reasonable
enjoyment of their property.
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9.5
No Person shall allow an Animal, or Animal activities, either on or off the
Person's property, to become a Nuisance or cause an unsightly condition.
9.6
No Person shall tease, torment, annoy, abuse, or injure any Animal.
9.7
No Person shall cause, or allow to be caused, distress to an Animal.
9.8
No Person shall:
a. Untie, loosen, or free a restrained Animal;
b. Open a gate, door or other opening allowing an Animal to run At-
Large; and
c. Entice and Animal to run At-Large.
9.9
No Person shall direct an Animal to Bite, Attack, chase, harass, or threaten a
Person or Animal.
9.10 No Person shall fail to comply with an Animal Control Officer or Peace Officers
in order to put an Animal on a leash or to leave an Off Leash Area.
9.11 Notwithstanding section 9.1, no owner of an Animal shall be liable for Active
Aggression in public, a Bite, an Attack, causing serious injury, or causing
death where the aggrieved Person was a trespasser at the home property of
the Animal, or the Animal was engaged in the defense of any Person from
an act of violence.
10. VICIOUS ANIMALS
10.1
The Chief Administrative Officer may declare an Animal as a Vicious Animal
when:
a. The Animal Attacks another Animal without provocation and has
inflicted a wound, injured, or killed another Animal;
b. The Animal Attacks a Person and has inflicted a wound, injured, or
killed a Person; or
c. The Animal has been declared vicious, dangerous, or some other
designation indicating the Animal may pose a risk to a Person or
another Animal, by court or authority having jurisdiction pursuant to
any Bylaw, provincial legislation, or federal legislation.
10.2
If the Chief Administrative Officer declares an Animal a Vicious Animal, the
Chief Administrative Officer shall issue a written Remedial Order declaring
the Animal a Vicious Animal.
10.3
In issuing the written order declaring the Animal a Vicious Animal, the Chief
Administrative Officer may impose any conditions on the Owner deemed
necessary for the safety of the Vicious Animal and the people and Animals it
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may come into contact with or may require the Owner to euthanize the
Vicious Animal.
10.4
The Owner of an Animal that has been deemed vicious under the
provisions of this Bylaw may appeal the decision by submitting a notice of
appeal to the Chief Administrative Officer within fourteen days of receipt of
the order declaring the Animal a Vicious Animal. Upon receipt of the notice
of appeal, the Chief Administrative Officer may confirm, cancel, or amend
the order declaring the Animal a Vicious Animal.
10.5
The Owner of an Animal that has been declared a Vicious Animal may, one
year after the date of the order declaring the Animal a Vicious Animal, request
a further review of the decision to declare the Animal a Vicious Animal by
submitting a request for review in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Upon receipt of the request for review, the Chief Administrative Officer may
confirm, cancel, or amend the order declaring the Animal a Vicious Animal.
10.6
The Owner of a Vicious Animal shall:
a. Supply proof that the Vicious Animal:
i.
Is microchipped;
ii.
Has current vaccinations, including rabies; and
iii. Has been spayed or neutered.
b. Maintain liability insurance specifically covering any damages for Personal
injury or death caused or contributed to by the Vicious Animal in an
amount of no less than three million dollars per occurrence, and provide
proof of such insurance to the City upon request;
c. Post Vicious Animal Signage on the Owner's Property depicted
in Schedule "F";
d. Maintain an adequate and secure enclosure preventing the escape of
the Vicious Animal;
e. Whenever the Vicious Dog is off the Owner's Property:
i.
Securely muzzle the Vicious Animal;
ii.
Secure the Vicious Animal with a harness and at least two
leashes one meter in length; and
iii. Be under the constant control and supervision of a Person at
least eighteen years of age.
10.7
All enclosures used to house or secure a Vicious Animal shall meet
the following requirements:
a. Must be at least one and a half meters in length and 3 meters in width,
and two meters in height;
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b. Must have secure sides and top, and if there is no bottom secured to the
sides of the structure, the sides must be embedded in the ground at least
thirty centimeters; and
c. Must be located at least two meters from the Owner's property line, and at least
five meters from any residential dwelling on properties.
10.8
The Owner of a Vicious Animal must notify the Chief Administrative Officer
within fourteen days of a Vicious Animal being sold, gifted, or otherwise
transferred to a new Owner or if the Vicious Animal is deceased.
10.9
A Vicious Animal continues to be declared vicious if the Animal is sold, gifted,
or otherwise transferred to a new owner or property within the City.
10.10 No Person shall:
a.
Keep more than one Vicious Animal at any property;
b. Leave a Vicious Animal unattended off of the Owner's property, including in a
vehicle or tethered or tied; or
c.
Permit or allow a Vicious Animal in an Off-Leash Area.
10.11 No Owner of a Vicious Animal shall allow a Vicious Animal to:
a.
Be At-Large;
b.
Damage public or private property;
c.
Display Active Aggression in public;
d.
Bite any Person;
e.
Bite any Animal;
f.
Attack any Person;
g.
Attack any Animal;
h.
Chase any Person;
i.
Chase any Animal;
j.
Cause Severe Injury to any Person;
k.
Cause Severe Injury to any Animal;
l.
Cause death to any Person; or
m. Cause death to any Animal.
10.12 Notwithstanding section 10.11, no owner of a Vicious Animal shall be liable for
Active Aggression in public, a Bite, an Attack, causing serious injury, or
causing death where the aggrieved Person was a trespasser at the home
property of the Vicious Animal, or the Vicious Animal was engaged in the
defense of any Person from an act of violence.
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11.
NUISANCE ANIMALS
11.1
The Chief Administrative Officer, their Designate, or a Peace Officer may
declare an Animal as a Nuisance Animal when the Animal has caused or
contributed to a Nuisance.
11.2
If the Chief Administrative Officer, their Designate, or a Peace Officer declares
an Animal a Nuisance Animal, the Chief Administrative Officer or a Peace Officer
shall issue a Remedial Order declaring the Animal a Nuisance Animal.
11.3
In issuing the Remedial Order declaring the Animal a Nuisance Animal, the
Chief Administrative Officer, their Designate, or a Peace Officer may impose
any conditions on the Owner deemed necessary to eliminate or abate the
Nuisance.
12.
PROHIBITED ANIMALS
12.1
No Person shall own or keep any Prohibited Animals - Schedule "B".
12.2
Any Prohibited Animals located within the City must be euthanized or removed
from the City within fourteen days of receiving a Remedial Order from a Peace
Officer. The cost of removal will be at the sole responsibility of the Owner of the
lands upon which the Prohibited Animals are located.
13.
POT-BELLIED PIGS
13.1
No Person shall keep or own any Pot-bellied Pigs on any Property within the
City unless the Person has a Pot-bellied Pig Permit - Schedule "O" issued by the
Chief Administrative Officer or Designate.
13.2
Applications for a Pot-bellied Pig Permit are to be accompanied by the
following:
a. The name, address, and contact information of the Pot-bellied Pig Permit
holder;
b. Age, breed, name, and identifying information for the Pot-bellied Pig;
c. Any other information required by the City; and
d. The applicable annual Permit fee set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
13.3
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may impose terms and
conditions on any Pot-bellied Pig Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw.
13.4
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may refuse to issue a Pot-bellied
Pig Permit- Schedule "O" or may revoke a Pot-bellied Pig Permit issued pursuant
to this Bylaw, in the full discretion of the Chief Administrative Officer
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or Designate, by providing written notice to the applicant or Pot-bellied Pig
Permit holder.
13.5
A Pot-bellied Pig Permit holder shall not contravene any term or condition of a
Pot-bellied Pig Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw. Any contravention of any term
or condition of a Pot-bellied Pig Permit may result in the revocation of the Pot-
bellied Pig Permit.
13.6
No Person shall provide false or inaccurate information when applying for a
Pot-bellied Pig Permit pursuant to this Bylaw.
14. BEES
14.1
No Person shall keep or own any Bees on any Property within the City unless
the Person has a Permit - Schedules "I"," J", and" K", issued by the Chief
Administrative Officer or Designate.
14.2
Applications for a Permit are to be accompanied by the following:
a. The name, address, and contact information of the Permit holder;
b. Written permission from the registered property owner, leaseholder, or
License holder to install hives on the property where the Permit applicant is
not the registered owner;
c. A site plan which shows the hive location on the property and associated
setbacks if there is no solid fence or hedge and/or the property is Adjacent to
a pedestrian walkway;
d. A disease and swarm control plan;
e. Proof of certificate of registration with the provincial apiculturist every
year by June 30th and possession of a Premises Identification Number
(PID), as defined in the Alberta Premises Identification Regulations AR
200/2008, as amended from time to time
f. Any other information required by the City; and
g. The applicable annual Permit fee set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
14.3
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may impose terms and
conditions on any Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw, including but not
limited to terms and conditions regulating:
a. The maximum number of Bee Hives on a Property;
b. The location where the Bees must be kept, and the required placement of Bee
Hives on a Property;
c. The way the Bees must be kept;
d. The term of the Permit; and
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d. Any other matter the Chief Administrative Officer determines is in
the public interest.
14.4
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may refuse to issue a Permit or
may revoke a Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw, in the full discretion of
the Chief Administrative Officer, by providing written notice to the applicant
or Permit holder.
14.5
A Permit holder shall not contravene any term or condition of a Permit issued
pursuant to this Bylaw. Any contravention of any term or condition of a
Permit may result in the revocation of the Permit.
14.6
No Person shall provide false or inaccurate information when applying for a
Permit pursuant to this Bylaw.
14.7
Bee Hives must meet the following requirements at all times:
a. They must have a bottom board and a hive cover;
b. A maximum of four supers are permitted per Beehive;
c. Bee Hives must be placed:
i. At least ten meters from any Public Place, measured from the
center of the top of the hive to the Adjacent lot line; and
ii. At least three meters from all property lines.
iii. At least one foot between hives.
15. URBAN HENS
15.1
No Person shall keep or own any Urban Hens on any Property within the City
unless the Person has a Permit - Schedule "H", issued by the
Chief Administrative Officer or Designate.
15.2
Applications for a Permit are to be accompanied by the following:
15.3
The name, address, and contact information of the Permit holder;
a. A site plan which shows the Urban Hen Coop location on the property
and associated setbacks if there is no solid fence or hedge and/or the
property is Adjacent to a pedestrian walkway;
b. Premises Identification Number (PID);
c. Any other information required by the City; and
d. The applicable annual Permit fee set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
15.4
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may impose terms and
conditions on any Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw, including but
not limited to terms and conditions regulating:
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a. The maximum number of Urban Hens on a Property;
b. The location where the Urban Hens must be kept, and the required
placement of any Urban Hen Coops on a Property;
c. The way the Urban Hens must be kept;
d. Any requirements for the construction of the Urban Hen Coops;
e. The terms of the Permit; or
f. Any other matter the Chief Administrative Officer determines is in public
interest.
15.5
The Chief Administrative Officer or Designate may refuse to issue a Permit or
may revoke a Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw, in the full discretion of the
Chief Administrative Officer, by providing written notice to the applicant or Permit
holder.
15.6
A Permit holder shall not contravene any term or condition of a Permit issued
pursuant to this Bylaw. Any contravention of any term or condition of a Permit
may result in the revocation of the Permit.
15.7
No Person shall provide false or inaccurate information when applying for a
Permit pursuant to this Bylaw.
15.8
The applicant for the Permit to keep Urban Hens must reside on the property
where the Urban Hens will be kept.
15.9
No Person shall keep or own more than six Urban Hens in the City.
15.10 Urban Hen Coops must always meet the following requirements:
a. Must have at least point thirty-seven meters squared of interior floor area, and
at least point ninety-two meters squared of outdoor enclosure, within the
Urban Hen Coop;
b. At least one perch per Urban Hen and one nest box per three birds, with
the box being at least fifteen cm long, must be included in the Urban Hen
Coop;
c. Must be maintained in good repair and sanitary condition, free from
vermin and noxious or offensive smells and substances;
d. Must be located only within the fenced or enclosed rear yard of a Property;
e. Must be constructed to prevent access to the Urban Hen Coop from
rodents or other Animals; and
f. Must be secured from sunset to sunrise.
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15.11 The Owner of an Urban Hen shall ensure:
a. Urban Hens are provided with adequate food, water, shelter, light,
ventilation, care, and opportunities for essential behaviors such as
scratching, dustbathing, and roosting;
b. All feed for Urban Hens is stored within a fully enclosed container;
c. All manure from Urban Hens is stored in a fully enclosed container, with no
more than three cubic feet of manure stored at any given time; and
d. All manure is disposed of in accordance with all applicable City Bylaws and
other enactments.
15.12 No Person shall:
a. Slaughter, euthanize, or attempt to euthanize an Urban Hen, except by
delivering the Urban Hen to a Person that is lawfully permitted to dispose of
Urban Hens;
b. Sell eggs, manure, or other products associated with the keeping of Urban
Hens;
c. Keep or own a Rooster;
d. Release an Urban Hen into the wild;
e. Bury a deceased Urban Hen on the Property;
f. Keep or own an Urban Hen in any shelter other than an Urban Hen Coop;
and
g. Keep or own an Urban Hen in any conditions that are likely to cause the
Urban Hen distress, or cause or Permit an Urban Hen to be in distress.
16. ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATIONS
16.1
A Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer may:
a. Conduct patrols within various locations of the City for the purposes of
enforcing the provisions of this Bylaw;
b. Objectively assess any instance where an Animal has displayed Active
Aggression, bitten, attacked, caused Severe Injury, or caused the death of
a Person or Animal using the Dunbar Scale found in Schedule "E" of this
Bylaw;
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c. Seize or impound or cause to be impounded at an Animal Holding Facility any
Animal which:
i. It is found to be At-Large on a City highway, Public Place, or private
property if requested by the Owner or occupant of the private
property to have the Animal removed from the private property; and
ii. Is alleged to have chased, bit, attacked, severely injured, or caused
the death of any Person or Animal, whether or not the Animal has
been declared a Vicious Animal.
d. Enter onto any property surrounding any building, whether or not such
property is enclosed by a fence or other such enclosure, for the purpose of
inspecting for compliance with this Bylaw, or for the purpose of seizing or
impounding an Animal;
e. Take any reasonable or necessary measures required to subdue any
Animal that is alleged to have chased, bit, attacked, caused Severe Injury,
or caused the death of any Person or Animal, whether the Animal has
been declared a Vicious Animal or not, up to and including destroying the
animal to protect public safety.
f. Order a behavioral assessment of an Animal alleged to have chased, bit,
attacked, caused Severe Injury, or caused the death of any Person or
Animal, regardless of whether the Animal is impounded or not, the costs of
which are the responsibility of the Owner or keeper of the Animal.
g. Immediately destroy an Animal engaged in Active Aggression or an
animal that Bites, Attacks, causes Severe Injury or causes the death of a
Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Animal Control Officer, or
other Persons.
16.2
Investigation of Complaints
a. A Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or Animal Control Officer
may, at their discretion, refuse to investigate or take any action on a
complaint if the Officer reasonably believes that:
i. The complaint is frivolous, vexatious, without merit or not in the
public interest;
ii. The complaint falls outside the scope of this Bylaw;
iii. The complaint is not supported by evidence or information; or
iv. The complaint is more appropriately dealt with by another authority or
agency.
b. A Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or Animal Control Officer who
refuses to investigate or take any action on a complaint under this section
shall not be held liable for any damages or losses arising from the refusal,
unless otherwise provided by law.
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c. The decision of a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Animal
Control Officer to refuse to investigate a complaint under this section
shall be final and not subject to review or appeal, unless otherwise
provided by law.
d. Nothing in this section shall limit or affect the right of any Person to seek
redress or relief through any other legal or administrative process.
16.3
The City is not responsible for any injury sustained by an Animal, or the
Animals death, during capture, impoundment or it's treatment by a certified
Veterinarian, because of injuries sustained prior to or as a result of its capture.
The Owner of any captured or impounded Animal shall be liable for any
expenses of the capture/impoundment pursuant to Schedule "A".
16.4
A Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer may,
in their sole discretion:
a. Humanely euthanize an Impounded Animal, in the event that there is no
identification, microchip, or other identifying information about the Animal
for which the City, Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Animal
Control Officer will not held liable to euthanize an Impounded Animal
bearing no identification, microchip or absent identifying information; or
b. Impound the Animal in an Animal Holding Facility.
16.5
Impounded Animals brought to an Animal Holding Facility shall be maintained
in such a facility, duly designated by the City, for not less than seven
Calendar days. Impounded Animals may be held for a longer period of time if
necessary or deemed to be in the public interest by a Peace Officer, Bylaw
Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer.
a. During the time an Animal is impounded it shall be Advertised as
being impounded after which time the Animal may be sold for an
amount not less than the impoundment fees and costs or destroyed.
b. Impoundment fees include the cost of any veterinary treatment when an
Animal is found injured or ill or becomes injured or ill during capture or
impoundment.
c. A Person claiming an impounded Animal shall pay to the Animal Holding
Facility keeper an amount not less than the impoundment fees and costs.
d. A Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer may
refuse to release the Animal from impoundment to its Owner if the Officer
has reason to believe the Animal is a danger to Persons, Animals or
property, or if the Officer believes the Animal is in danger. The Animal
may be held while the matter is investigated.
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i. If the Animal is declared a Vicious Animal, the Animal will be held at an
Animal Holding Facility until the Owner has made an application to keep
the Animal to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief
Administrative Officer has made their decision.
16.6
At the expiration of the seven calendar days of impoundment, or any other
period of time deemed necessary or in the public interest, the Animal will
become the property of the City, and the City is authorized to:
a. Sell or gift the Animal;
b. Surrender the Animal to an appropriate adoption agency;
c. Activate contingency procedures to house the Animal for an additional
seven calendar days; or
d. If lodging and surrender are not available, and contingency procedures are
impractical or have been exhausted, Humanely euthanize the Animal using a
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine licensed to practice by the Alberta Veterinary
Medical Association.
16.7
The purchaser of a seized Animal pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw shall
obtain full right and title to the Animal and the right and title of the former Owner
of the Animal shall cease.
16.8
Upon being apprised that there is a serious outbreak of hydrophobia or rabies,
or any other communicable disease known to be transmitted by domestic
Animals the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to proclaim the
City or any of its parts as an area in which domestic Animals are absolutely
restricted or confined to the property of the Owner of such Animals for such
period as is deemed appropriate by the Chief Administrative Officer.
a. Any Owner of a Domestic Animal failing or neglecting to comply with an
order related to an outbreak is guilty of an offence.
b. Any Domestic Animal found contrary to an order related to an outbreak can
be captured or destroyed, as the circumstances warrant, by any Animal
Control Officer, Peace Officer, agent or employee of the City, or any other
Person authorized to do so by the Chief Administrative Officer during the
period the order is in effect.
16.9
In case of an emergency the Chief Administrative Officer may:
a. Temporarily impound Animals for reasons related to or outside of this
Bylaw;
b. Charge, change, or exempt impoundment fees; and
c. Change timelines related to impoundment as they see fit.
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16.10 No Person shall:
a. Interfere with or obstruct a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or
Animal Control Officer undertaking any investigation under the authority of
this Bylaw;
b. Interfere with or obstruct a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer,
Animal Control Officer who is attempting to seize or who has seized an
Animal pursuant to this Bylaw;
c. Refuse to surrender an Animal to an Animal Control Officer, Bylaw
Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer that is subject to seizure or
impoundment under this Bylaw;
d. Open any vehicle in which seized Animals have been placed;
e. Remove, or attempt to remove, from an Animal Holding Facility or the
possession of a Peace Officer, an Animal that has been seized; and
f. Provide a false name or License number for an Animal or Owner to an
Animal Control Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer.
17. OFFENCES
17.1 Any Person who keeps or harbours an Animal in contravention of this Bylaw is
guilty of an offence.
17.2 Any Person who contravenes any prohibition or requirement of this Bylaw is guilty
of an offence.
17.3 Any Person who contravenes any terms and conditions of a Remedial Order
declaring an Animal a Nuisance Animal is guilty of an offence.
17.4 Any Person who contravenes the requirement of a Remedial Order directing the
removal of a Prohibited Animal is Guilty of an Offence.
17.5 Any Person who contravenes any terms and conditions of a Remedial Order
declaring an Animal a Vicious Animal is guilty of an offence.
17.6 Any Person who fails to comply with the direction of any other type of
Remedial Order is guilty of an offence.
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18. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
18.1
Every Owner of an Animal who contravenes any provisions of this Bylaw by
doing any act or thing which the Person is prohibited from doing or failing to do
any act or thing the Person is required to do is guilty of an offence.
18.2
Any Person who is convicted of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw is liable on
summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10 000) and
in default of payment of any fine imposed, to imprisonment for not more than
one year
18.3
Notwithstanding, 18.2, Where a Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or
Animal Control Officer reasonably believes that a Person has contravened any
provision of this Bylaw, the Peace Officer or Animal Control Officer may, in
addition to any other remedy at law, serve upon the Person a Violation Ticket,
in the form used by the City, allowing payment of the penalty as set out in
Schedule "D" to this Bylaw for the particular offence, which payment will be
accepted by the City in lieu of prosecution for the offence, or a Peace Officer, or
Animal Control Officer may issue a Violation Ticket in accordance with the
Provincial Offences Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-34 (as amended), allowing
a voluntary payment of the penalty as set out in Schedule "D" to this Bylaw, or,
requiring a Person to appear in court without the alternative of making a
voluntary payment.
18.4
Notwithstanding 18.3, an Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer may lay
information as a form of charge with respect to any contravention of this
Bylaw.
18.5
Any Person who contravenes the same provision of this Bylaw after the date of
the first contravention is liable for the specified penalties for such second,
third or subsequent offence in the amount set out in Schedule "D" to this
Bylaw.
18.6
The conviction of a Person under the provisions of this Bylaw does not operate
as a bar to further prosecution for the continued neglect or failure on the part of
the Person to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw or conditions, orders, or
permits issued in accordance with this Bylaw.
19. ENFORCEMENT COSTS
19.1
The expenses and costs incurred by the City in the enforcement of this Bylaw
constitute a debt due and owing to the City by the Person in contravention of the
Bylaw.
19.2
Where any contravention of this Bylaw occurred on property to which the
Owner is the registered owner; any unpaid expenses or costs may be added to the
tax roll of that property in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
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20. ORDERS BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION
20.1
For those offences involving Dogs, upon conviction, a Presiding
Commissioner, Judge, or Justice may, direct, order, or declare one or more of the
following:
a. The Owner takes specific steps to prevent the Dog from doing mischief or
causing the disturbance or Nuisance complained of;
b. The Dog be destroyed; or
c. The Owner be prohibited from owning any Dog for a specified period of
time.
21.
SEVERABILITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
21.1
If any part of this Bylaw is found in any court of law to be illegal or beyond the
power of Council to enact, such parts shall be deemed to be severable and all
other Sections or parts of this Bylaw shall be deemed separate and
independent there from and to be enacted as such.
21.2
Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the
singular.
21.3
This Bylaw is gender-neutral and, accordingly, any reference to one gender
includes all others.
21.4
This Bylaw comes into force on the date of third and final reading.
21.5
Upon passing this Bylaw #018-14 Animal Control Bylaw including but not
limited to amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
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READ A FIRST TIME: September 10, 2024
READ A SECOND TIME: May 13, 2025
READ A THIRD TIME: May 13, 2025
Mayor, Shannon Dean
____ -
Chief Administrative Officer,
Kent Edney
Resolution Numbers:
- 240910-16
- 250513-20
- 250513-21
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SCHEDULE "A"
FEES
SERVICE
FEE
First impoundment - per Animal
$50
Second impoundment - per Animal (within twelve months)
$100
Third impoundment - per Animal (within twelve months)
$200
Fourth or subsequent impoundment (within twelve months)
$400
Care and subsistence - each full day of impoundment (does not include
intake or release days)
Rate set by Animal Holding
Facility
License for unaltered Male or female dog
$55
License for neutered/spayed Dog (documentation required)
$35
Vicious Dog License
$200
Foster Dog
No Fee
Service Dog
No Fee
Replacement Tag
$10
Late Fee (License purchased after first business day of February in any
calendar year)
$20
License for unaltered Male or Female Cat
$45
License for neutered/spayed Cat
$25
Foster Cat
No Fee
Emotional Support Animal
$35
Urban Hen License (per Hen)
$20
Urban Beekeeping License
No Fee
Veterinary Services (if required by impounded Animal)
Amount expended
Destruction of dog
Amount expended
Behavioral Assessment (if ordered by Peace Officer or by a court)
Amount expended
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SCHEDULE "B"
PROHIBITED ANIMALS
Pigeons
Wildlife
Rats
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SCHEDULE "C"
URBAN TRANSITION (UT) AND LARGE LOT RURAL (LLR)
PERMITTED LAND USE DISTRICTS
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SCHEDULE "D"
SPECIFIED PENALTIES
SECTION
OFFENCE
MINIMUM
PENALTY
FIRST
OFFENCE
SECOND
OFFENCE
THIRD AND
SUBSEQUENT
OFFENCES
s.6.1
Keep/Own Unlicensed Dog/Cat
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.6.3
Owner Fail to ensure License
worn by Dog/Cat when off
owner's property
$100
$150
$300
$450
s.6.6
Providing false information
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
s.7.1
Unlawfully own/keep ESA
without permit
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.7.6
Contravene ESA Permit term or
condition
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
s.7.7
Provide false or inaccurate
information when applying for
ESA Permit
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
s.8.1
Own/keep more than one Pot-
bellied Pig
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.2
Own/keep Livestock outside of
approved district
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.4
Owner/Keeper fail to confine
Animal in Heat
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.8.5
Owner/Keeper fail to confine
Animal/Livestock to Owner
property
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.8
Person Permit Animal in Off-
Leash Area in unapproved
condition
$300
$400
$800
$1200
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s.8.10
Person Allow/Permit Animal to
enter Prohibited Area
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.11
Person Allow/Permit Animal to
be left unattended while
tethered on premises where the
public has access
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.12
Person Allow/Permit Animal to
be unattended in MV - Fail to
comply with exceptions
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.13
Person Allow/Permit Animal
outside cab of MV - Fail to
comply with exceptions
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.14
Owner of Animal in heat fail to
confine/prevent escape
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.8.16
Owner of Animal with
communicable disease fail to
keep Animal in prescribed
manner
$750
$1000
$2000
$3000
s.9.1(a)
Animals be At-Large
$150
$250
$500
$750
s.9.1(b)
Animals cause excessive
noise/disturbance
$150
$250
$500
$750
s.9.1(c)
Animal cause damage to
private/public property
$600
$1000
$2000
$3000
s.9.1(d)
Animals display Active
Aggression in public
$300
$500
$1000
$1500
s.9.1(e)
Animal Bite a Person
$1200
$2000
$4000
$6000
s.9.1(f)
Animal Bite an Animal
$600
$1000
$2000
$3000
s.9.1(g)
Animal Attack a Person
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
s.9.1(h)
Animal Attack an Animal
$1200
$2000
$4000
$6000
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s.9.1(i)
Animal chase Person/Animal
$300
$500
$1000
$1500
s.9.1(j)
Animals cause Severe Injury to
Person
$3000
$5000
$10000
COURT
s.9.1(k)
Animals cause Severe Injury to
Animal
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
s.9.1(l)
Animal cause death of Animal
$3000
$5000
$10000
COURT
s.9.1(m)
Animal cause death of Person
COURT
COURT
COURT
COURT
s.9.1(n)
Animals create Nuisance
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.9.3
Owner of Animal fail to remove
feces immediately from
public/private property
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.9.4
Owner of Animal - excessive
accumulation of feces on
private property
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.9.5
Person allows Animal or Animal
activity to become a Nuisance
or cause an unsightly condition
$350
$1000
$2000
$3000
s.9.6
Person tease, torment, annoy,
abuse, or injure any Animal
$300
$500
$1000
$1500
s.9.7
Person cause/allow distress to
Animal
$800
$1200
$2400
$3600
s.9.8(a)
Person unties, loosen or free
restrained Animal
$300
$500
$1000
$1500
s.9.8(b)
Person open gate/door/other
opening allowing Animal to run
At-Large
$300
$500
$1000
$1500
s.9.8(c)
Person entices Animal to run
At-Large
$300
$500
$1000
$1500
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s.9.9
Person direct Animal to
Bite/Attack/chase/harass/
threa
ten a Person/Animal
$600
$1000
$2000
$3000
s.9.10
Person fails to comply with
direction of Animal
Control/Peace Officer to put
Animal on leash/leave Off
Leash area
$300
$500
$1000
$2000
10.6(a)(i)
Owner of Vicious Animal fails to
implant microchip
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
10.6(a)(ii)
Owner of Vicious Animal fails to
keep vaccinations current
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
10.6(a)(iii)
Owner of Vicious Animal Fail to
spay/neuter
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
10.6(b)
Owner of Vicious Animal Fail to
maintain three million dollars in
liability insurance or fail to
provide proof there of
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
10.6(c)
Owner of Vicious Animal Fail to
post Vicious Animal Signage on
property
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
10.6(d)
Owner of Vicious Animal fail to
maintain enclosure adequate
to prevent escape of Vicious
Animal
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
10.6(e)(i)
Owner of Vicious Animal fails to
muzzle off owners' property
$900
$1500
$3000
$4500
10.6(e)(ii)
Owner of Vicious Animal fail to
secure Vicious Animal with
harness and two - one meter in
Lenth leashes
$900
$1500
$3000
$4500
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10.6(e)(iii)
Vicious Animal not under
control/constant supervision of
Person eighteen years or older
$900
$1500
$3000
$4500
10.7
Owner of Vicious Animal -
enclosure fails to meet
requirements
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
10.8
Owner of Vicious Animal Fail to
notify of Vicious Animal sale/
gifting/other transfer/death
within fourteen days
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
s.10.10(a)
Person keeps more than one
vicious Animal at any property
$1000
$1500
$3000
$4500
s.10.10(b)
Person leaves vicious Animal
unattended off owners'
property
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
s.10.10(c)
Vicious Animal in Off-Leash
Area
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
s.10.11(a)
Vicious Animal be At-Large
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
s.10.11(b)
Vicious Animal damage
public/private property
$3000
$5000
$10000
COURT
s.10.11(c)
Vicious Animal display Active
Aggression in public
$600
$1000
$2000
$3000
s.10.11(d)
Vicious Animal Bite a Person
$4000
$6000
$10000
COURT
s.10.11(e)
Vicious Animal Bite an Animal
$3000
$5000
$10000
COURT
s.10.11(f)
Vicious Animal Attack Person
$5000
$7500
$10000
COURT
s.10.11(g)
Vicious Animal Attack Animal
$4000
$6000
$10000
COURT
s.10.11(h)
Vicious Animal chase Person
$1200
$2000
$4000
$6000
s.10.11(i)
Vicious Animal chase Animal
$800
$1600
$3200
$4800
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s.10.11(j)
Vicious Animal cause Severe
Injury to Person
$6000
$8000
COURT
COURT
s.10.11(k)
Vicious Animal cause Severe
Injury to Animal
$5000
$7500
$10000
COURT
s.10.11(l)
Vicious Animal cause death to
Person
COURT
COURT
COURT
COURT
s.10.11(m)
Vicious Animal cause death to
Animal
$7500
$10000
COURT
COURT
s.12.1
Person own/keep Prohibited
Animal
$1000
$1500
$3000
$4500
s.13.1
Keep Pot-bellied pigs without
permit
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.13.6
Provide false information - Pot-
bellied Pig License
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
s.14.1
Keep or own bee within City
without permit
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.14.5
Permit holder contravene term
or condition of Permit - Beehive
$600
$800
$1600
$2400
s.14.6
Provide false information -
Beehive License
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
s.14.7
Fail to meet requirements -
Beehive
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.15.1
Keep/Own Urban Hens without
permit
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.15.6
Permit holder contravene term
or condition of Permit - Urban
Hens
$600
$800
$1600
$2400
s.15.7
Provide false information -
Urban Hen License
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
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s.15.9
Keep/own more than six Urban
Hens within the City
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.15.12(a)
Slaughter/euthanize/attempt to
euthanize Urban Hen except
were permitted
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.15.12(b)
Sell eggs/manure/other
products associated with
Urban Hens
$150
$200
$400
$600
s.15.12(c)
Own/Keep a rooster
$1000
$1500
$3000
$4500
s.15.12(d)
Release Urban Hen into the
wild
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.15.12(e)
Bury deceased Urban Hen on
property
$300
$400
$800
$1200
s.15.12(f)
Own/Keep Urban Hen in
unapproved structure/structure
not meeting requirements
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.15.12(g)
Own/Keep Urban Hen in
contravention of requirements
$200
$300
$600
$900
s.15.12(h)
Own/Keep Urban Hen in
distress/conditions likely to
cause distress
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
s.16.10(a)
Interfere with/Obstruct PO
(BEO/ACO) - General
$1000
$1500
$3000
$4500
s.16.10(b)
Interfere with/Obstruct PO
(BEO/ACO) - Seizure
$2000
$3000
$6000
$9000
s.16.10(c)
Refuse to surrender Animal to
PO (BEO/ACO)
$400
$600
$1200
$1800
s.16.10(d)
Open door of vehicle containing
seized Animal
$600
$800
$1600
$2400
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s.16.10(e)
Remove/Attempt to remove
seized Animal from PO/Animal
Holding Facility
$2000
$3000
$6000
$9000
s.16.10(f)
Provide false ownership
information for Animal To PO
(BEO/ACO)
$800
$1200
$2400
$3600
s.17.1
Person keep/harbor Animal in
contravention of this Bylaw
$100
$200
$400
$600
s.17.2
Person contravening
prohibition/requirement of
Bylaw ref s. (Insert
$50
$100
$200
$300
section/description)
s.17.3
Person contravening conditions
of a Remedial Order - Nuisance
Animal
$2000
$3000
$6000
$9000
17.4
Person contravening conditions
of a Remedial Order -
Prohibited Animal
$2000
$3000
$6000
$9000
s.17.5
Person contravening conditions
of a Remedial Order - Vicious
Animal
$2500
$3500
$7000
$10000
s.17.6
Person contravening conditions
of a Remedial Order - General
$1500
$2500
$5000
$7500
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SCHEDULE "E"
DR. IAN DUNBAR'S DOG BITE SCALE
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Level 1
Obnoxious or aggressive behavior but no skin contact by teeth.
Level 2
Skin contact with teeth but no skin puncture. However, there may be skin nicks
(less than one tenth of an inch deep) and slight bleeding caused by forward or
lateral movement of teeth against skin, but no vertical punctures
Level 3
One to four punctures from single bite with no puncture deeper than half the
length of the dog's canine teeth. Maybe lacerations in a single direction, caused
by victim pulling hands away, Owner pulling Dog away, or gravity (little Dog
jumps, bites and drops to the floor
Level 4
One to four punctures from a single bite with at least one puncture deeper than
half the length of the dog's canine teeth. May also have deep bruising around
the wound (Dog held on for N seconds and bore down) or lacerations (dog held
on and shook its head from side to side.
Level 5
Multiple-bite incident with at least two Level four bites or multiple-attack
incident with at least one Level four bite in each.
Level 6
Victim dead
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SCHEDULE "F"
s. 10.6(c) REQUIRED VICIOUS DOG SIGNAGE
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SCHEDULE "G"
CITY OFF LEASH MAP
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SCHEDULE "H"
BACKYARD HENS' APPLICATION
(This is not a building permit)
Please Complete All Information On This Form Prior to Submission
Applicant (Urban Hen Owner): _____________________
Address: _______________________________________
Size of lot (set out in the LUB and Animal Control Bylaw):
Phone: (Home) ____________________________ (Cell) ______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________
Number of hens at this location (min 2/max 6): _______________
Do you have previous experience with hens (or other comparable urban agriculture experience)?
No Yes, please describe: ____________________________________________________________
Have you attended a Backyard Hens 101 Workshop (or other comparable animal husbandry education)?
No Yes, please describe: ______________________________________________________________
(if applicant is a renter, please have the property owner sign and provide their contact information below)
Registered Landowner Signature: _________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City/Province: ________________________________________________ Postal Code: _____________
Phone:(Home) _______________________________________ (Cell) ____________________________
Email:
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Animal Control Bylaw
City staff will review applications and evaluate the suitability of pilot program participants based
on the following criteria:
neighborhood location (the Cite may consider a range of housing locations),
lot size (area must exceed sizes set out in the LUB and Animal Control Bylaw),
resident experience with hens (or comparable urban agriculture experience),
complete a Backyard Hens 101 session (or comparable animal husbandry education) in
Person or online, and
good neighbor considerations (i.e. the nature and extent of previous neighbor complaints and
Bylaw infraction history).
By signing this application, you are applying to be a participant in the Backyard Hens Program. If
you are approved to participate, then you agree to conform to the "Backyard Hens Participant
Guidelines". You are also aware that if your hens impact your neighbors and a complaint is filed,
the City will notify you of the concerns and ask that you endeavor to mitigate any impacts
associated with the keeping of your hens. Failing to comply with any of the regulations set out in
the "Participant Guidelines" can result in being removed from the program.
RIGHT OF ENTRY
I hereby authorize the City of Chestermere or designate to enter the above parcel(s) of land for the purpose
of observing my backyard hen set up and gathering feedback from both my neighbors and myself. I
understand that City staff or designate will contact me and schedule at least one site visit during the
Backyard Hens Pilot Program.
Name: ________________________ ___Signature: ______________________ ___Date: ____________
I do hereby consent to the use of information included in this application for promotional
purposes, news, research and/or educational purposes.
FOR OFFICE ONLY
Date Received:
Date Reviewed:
For additional information, please contact the City of Chestermere, 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta,
T1X 1V7, Telephone (403) 207-7050 Email: [email protected].
The personal information you provide on this form is being collected under the authority of Section 34 of
the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) is protected by the privacy
provision of these acts. This information will be for enforcement of applicable laws and may be circulated to
persons or authorities as necessary for the review process. If you have questions about the collection of
this information, please contact the ATIA/POPA Coordinator at [email protected] or in person at 105
Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1V7 (403) 207-7050.
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SCHEDULE "I"
URBAN BEEKEEPING PERMIT APPLICATION
Name:
Street Address, City,
Province, Postal Code
Email Address:
Address of Hives:
Number of Hives Interested:
Phone Number:
ATTACHMENTS (please add a '
' where applicable)
YES
N/A
1.
Written Authorization
If the applicant is not the registered owner of the subject property, written authorization from
the registered owner or leaseholder consenting to urban beekeeping on the subject property is
required. Honey beekeeping on City-owned lands is not permitted.
2.
Business License
A Business License is required should beekeeping be operated on non-residential
properties. A separate fee and application form is required. Please contact the City
reception at 403-207-7050 for more details.
3.
Neighbour Consent Letters
If you are adjoining an apartment building, church, or school, please contact the property
manager, school principal, etc. If you are adjoining City land, such as parks, consent is not
required. Please attach all written permission from adjoining neighbours and note that
unanimous consent is required.
4. Drawings
You may use an existing Real Property Report, an aerial photo from the City of
Chestermere Webmap, or a scaled drawing. Please ensure the following is shown:
Location of hives must be located within a rear yard enclosed by a solid fence or hedge
to a minimum of six feet in height.
Setback measurements from side and rear property lines and surrounding structures on the
property. Hives on the property adjacent to pedestrian walkways must be located a
minimum of three meters from the property line.
Size of the hives (length, width, height).
Location of hive entrance, which must be directed away from adjoining properties.
5.
Disease and Swarm Control Plan
Please attach a written plan on how you will manage disease of swarms.
6.
Beekeeping Training Course Certificate
Please attach a copy of your certificate indicating that you have completed a beekeeping
training course.
7.
Mentor Requirement
A mentor or local beekeeping association for mentorship for your first year of beekeeping
is required.
o
Name of Mentor or Beekeeping Association:
o
Experience: ------------------------------------------
o
Contact Information:
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YES
N/A
8.
Beekeeper Registration Certificate
Pursuant to the Alberta Bee Act, anyone owning bees or using beekeeping equipment for
operating bees is required to register annually with the Provincial Apiculturist. Beekeepers are
required to renew their registration annually for any major changes during the current
registration year. Please register at: https://www.alberta.ca/beekeeping-registration and
attach your Beekeeper Registration Certificate.
9.
Premises Identification Number
All new and registered beekeepers are required to have a Premises Identification Number (PID).
The PID is provided through Alberta's traceability program and is separate from the apiculture
program registration number. The PID number is a requirement to have access to medications
for bee disease and pests.
o
PID Number:
10. Permit Fee
The Permit fee is an annual charge and can be paid at the City Office via cheque (made
payable to the City of Chestermere, debit/credit, cash.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I have read and agree to follow the City of Chestermere Bylaw #025-24 Animal Control Bylaw
I am aware that I need to immediately contact the City of Chestermere by calling 403-207-
7050, should there be any swarming issues.
I understand that failure to abide by all requirements of Bylaw #025-24 Animal Control Bylaw,
after I have received my permit, may result in the Urban Beekeeping Permit being revoked.
I am 18 years or older.
I understand that an Urban Beekeeping Permit is valid for one year following the date of
issuance, and that a renewal fee is required annually in order for the Permit to remain active.
Signature of Applicant
Date
The personal information you provide on this form is being collected under the authority of Section 34 of the Access to
Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) is protected by the privacy provision of these acts. This
information will be for enforcement of applicable laws and may be circulated to persons or authorities as necessary for
the review process. If you have questions about the collection of this information, please contact the ATIA/POPA
Coordinator at [email protected] or in person at 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1V7 (403) 207-7050.
The information will be used to process this application for the purpose of issuing an Urban Beekeeping permit.
FOR OFFICE ONLY
Date Received:
Date Reviewed:
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SCHEDULE "J"
URBAN BEEKEEPING PERMIT
AUTHORIZATION FROM REGISTERED OWNER
Please note that the submission of this form does not constitute permission to keep honeybees. An
Applicant will be issued an Urban Beekeeping Permit by the City of Chestermere if the application package is
complete and follows the regulations of Urban Beekeeping as detailed in the Animal Control Bylaw #025-24.
I, ________ __________________________________________________________________________________,
Name
being the registered owner of ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________,
Address
Hereby allow______________________________________________________________________,
Name of Applicant
to make an application to keep urban honeybees.
___________________________________
Signature
___________________________________
Date
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SCHEDULE "K"
URBAN BEEKEEPING PERMIT
NEIGHBOUR CONSENT
Please fill out this form and return it to the applicant by ________________________________________________
Date
I, ________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Applicant
of____ -------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________________________________
Address
will be applying to the City of Chestermere to keep bee hives in my rear yard. As part of the application
process, I must have written permission for all Adjoining Neighbours to install hive(s) on my property. The
number of hives I am permitted is ______. Bylaw #025-24 Animal Control Bylaw regulates the keeping of bees
in urban areas. To review the Bylaw please visit the City website: https://thecityofchestermere.ca/
NEIGHBOUR TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION
Neighbours Name: _________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you the registered owner? YES NO
I understand my neighbour is applying to have bee hives in their rear yard.
I do NOT give permission to keep bee hives.
I give permission to keep bee hives.
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Disclaimer: The personal information you provide on this form is being collected under the authority of
Section 34 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) is protected by the
privacy provision of these acts. This information will be for enforcement of applicable laws and may be
circulated to persons or authorities as necessary for the review process. If you have questions about the
collection of this information, please contact the ATIA/POPA Coordinator at [email protected] or in
person at 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1V7 (403) 207-7050.
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For Office Use Only
Approved to participate by: _____________________________ Date: ________________________________
Bylaw #025-24
Animal Control Bylaw
SCHEDULE "L"
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
ANIMAL (ESA) Application
Please Complete All Information On This Form Prior to Submission
Applicant (owner): _____________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
Size of lot (set out in the LUB and Animal Control Bylaw: _______________________________________
Phone: (Home) _____________________________(Cell)_______________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________
(if applicant is a renter, please have the property owner sign and provide their contact information below)
Registered Landowner Signature: __________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:______________________________________________________________________
City/Province: ________________________________________________Postal Code: _______________
Phone: (Home) _______________________________________ (Cell) _____________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: _____________
I do hereby consent to the use of information included in this application for promotional purposes,
news, research and/or educational purposes.
For additional information, please contact the City of Chestermere, 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta,
T1X 1 V7, Telephone (403) 207-7050 Email: [email protected].
The personal information you provide on this form is being collected under the authority of Section 34 of the Access to
Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) is protected by the privacy provision of these acts. This information
will be for enforcement of applicable laws and may be circulated to persons or authorities as necessary for the review process. If
you have questions about the collection of this information, please contact the ATIA/POPA Coordinator at [email protected]
or in person at 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1V7 (403) 207-7050.
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City staff will review applications and evaluate the suitability of participants based on the following criteria:
neighborhood location (the Cite may consider a range of housing locations),
lot size (area must exceed sizes set out in the LUB and Animal Control Bylaw),
good neighbor considerations (i.e. the nature and extent of previous neighbor complaints and bylaw infraction
history).
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Bylaw #025-24
Animal Control Bylaw
SCHEDULE "M"
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
ANIMAL (ESA) PERMIT
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Permit:
Permit #
This Permit is issued pursuant to Bylaw #025-24 Animal Control. It allows the Permit holder to keep
_______________________________________ as an Emotional Support Animal.
PERMIT HOLDER
Email Address:
Esa Species:
All conditions stated on this Permit must be adhered to at all times. This Permit must be
renewed by the expiry date.
MANDATORY CONDITIONS
a) This Permit must be produced upon request to the City of Chestermere Director or their
designate, a Peace Officer employed by the City of Chestermere or Bylaw Enforcement.
b) This Permit applies only to the Permit holder and the specified address listed above. Should
the permit holder move to a new address within the City of Chestermere, a new Permit
application is required.
c) The Emotional Support Animal to which this Permit applies (hereinafter "ESA") must be
kept only at the address set out above.
d) This permit is non-transferable.
e) Use of the ESA for any purpose other than that stated in the medical note is prohibited.
This includes, but is not limited to, breeding, slaughtering, etc.
f) The eggs, meat, manure and/or any other byproduct of the ESA must not be
distributed or used for commercial purposes.
g) This permit must be submitted to the City of Chestermere upon request from the CAO or designate.
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h) The permit holder must always comply with the Bylaw #025-24 Animal Control Bylaw and
all other City Bylaws.
i) ESA must not be disruptive or a threat to public safety.
j) The permit holder listed above must inform the City of Chestermere if the ESA dies.
k) The permit holder listed above must immediately notify the City of Chestermere if the ESA is
running At-Large.
l) The ESA is not permitted in any Public Place, which includes any place to which the public has
access as of right or by invitation, express or implied. Examples include parks, sidewalks etc.
m) When being transported between two places, the ESA must be appropriately contained.
The permit holder will:
The permit holder has read
_________________________
Signature of Permit Holder
Date: ______________________
and agrees to all the above noted and attached conditions:
_________________
Witness
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Approved:
Authorized By:
Position:
Expiry Date
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SCHEDULE "N"
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL - ESA
TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
Date: Month/Day/Year
To Property Owner at: _________________________________ ___, Chestermere, AB.
(Street Address)
From (Name): ______________________________ _
Property Owner at: ___________________________________ , Chestermere, AB.
(Street Address)
Please be advised that application has been made to the City of Chestermere to allow an (ESA) to
be kept at the above property.
The ESA will be a: __________________________ ____.
(Type of Animal)
The Animal will be kept at the above address in a suitable structure.
Possible impacts this Animal could have on your enjoyment of your property include:
(Please describe types of noise, smell, communicable diseases, safety precautions you are taking
and any other measures you are taking to minimize impact on surrounding properties.)
Possible Issue
Description or precautions being undertaken
Noise
Smell
Possible communicable diseases that could be
spread by the Animal.
Safety precautions being undertaken to ensure the
Animal is not a danger to you or others.
Other comments or information
Please be advised that you have 30 days from the above date to provide your comments in writing to
the Reception at the City of Chestermere City Hall, located at 105 Marina Drive, Chestermere, AB T1X
1V7 or by email at [email protected]
Applicant's Signature __________________________________
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SCHEDULE "O"
POT-BELLIED PIG APPLICATION
Please Complete All Information On This Form Prior to Submission
Applicant (Owner): ____________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Size of lot (set out in the LUB and Animal Control Bylaw: ______________________________________
Phone: (Home) ____________________________ (Cell) ______________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
(if applicant is a renter, please have the property owner sign and provide their contact information below)
Registered Landowner Signature: _________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City/Province: _________________________________________________ Postal Code: __________
Phone:(Home) __________________________ (Cell)____________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________ Signature:__________________________ Date: __________
City staff will review applications and evaluate the suitability of participants based on the following
criteria:
neighborhood location (the Cite may consider a range of housing locations),
lot size (area must exceed sizes set out in the LUB and Animal Control Bylaw),
good neighbor considerations (i.e. the nature and extent of previous neighbor complaints and
Bylaw infraction history).
I do hereby consent to the use of information included in this application for promotional purposes,
news, research and/or educational purposes.
For additional information, please contact the City of Chestermere, 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta, T1X 1V7,
Telephone (403) 207-7050 Email: [email protected].
The personal information you provide on this form is being collected under the authority of Section 34 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA)
and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) is protected by the privacy provision of these acts. This information will be for enforcement of applicable
laws and may be circulated to persons or authorities as necessary for the review process. If you have questions about the collection of this
information, please contact the ATIA/POPA Coordinator at [email protected] or in person at 105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta T1X
1V7 (403) 207-7050.
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For Office Use Only
Approved to participate by:_________________________ Date: