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## Summer Village of Rochon Sands
## Province of Alberta BYLAW NO. 275-25 "DOG CONTROL BYLAW"
A BYLAW to regulate the control of dogs within the Summer Village of Rochon Sands to promote responsible pet ownership, ensure public safety, and maintain community enjoyment of shared spaces.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c M-26, and amendments there, Council may pass lylaws respecting wild and domestic animals and activities in relation
AND WHEREAS the Summer Village of Rochon Sands Council deems it desirable to regulate the keeping and control of dogs within the municipality.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Summer Village of Rochon Sands, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
## 1. Title
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Dog Control Bylaw".
## 2. Definitions
- 2.1 "Dog" - Any domesticated member of the Canidae family.
- 2.2 "Owner" - A person who owns, possesses, harbors, or has care and control of a dog.
- 2.3 "Nuisance" - Any behavior by a dog that causes injury, damages property, creates excessive noise, or unreasonably interferes with another person's use and enjoyment of public or private property.
- 2.4 "Under Control" - A dog that is either:
- (a) on a leash held by a person capable of managing the dog; or
- (b) off-leash but in immediate sight and voice control of the owner and not causing a nuisance.
- 2.5 "Public Property" - Any land owned or controlled by the Summer Village, including parks, paths, and roads; this does not include the Rochon Sands Provincial Park, which is governed by Alberta Parks under its own regulations.
- 6 "Bylaw Enforcement Officer" - An authorized person, which may include contractec nunicipal enforcement services from another municipality, with authority to enforce this Bylaw.
## 3. General Rules
- 3.1 Dogs must be under control at all times while within the Summer Village.
- 3.2 Off-leash dogs are permitted in public areas provided that:
- (a) the dog remains within sight and immediate recall of the owner,
- (b): the dog does not chase, bite, or attack people, animals, or vehicles,
- = (c) = the dog does not enter posted "no dogs" or playground areas,
- (d) < the dog is not causing a nuisance.
- 3.3 = Dogs in heat must be securely confined or kept on a leash when outside the owner's property:
## 4. Responsibilities of Owners
- 4.1 Immediately remove and dispose of their dog's feces from public or private property (other than their own).
- 4.2 Prevent their dog from causing a nuisance, including persistent barking or howling.
- 4.3 No more than three (3) dogs may be kept on a property unless:
- (a) A valid development permit or kennel permit authorizes a greater number; or
- (b) Any additional dogs are under ten (10) weeks of age and are the offspring of a dog residing on the same property.
- Take reasonable steps to prevent their dog from damaging property or harming people or other animals.
## 5. Enforcement and Costs
- 5.1 The Summer Village does not employ its own dedicated bylaw enforcement. Municipal enforcement services may be contracted from another municipality or enforcement agency.
- 5.2 The Owner of a dog found in violation of this Bylaw is responsible for:
- (a) paying the fine as set out in Schedule A; and
- reimbursing the Summer Village for all enforcement costs charged to the Summer Village by the contracted Bylaw Enforcement Officer or municipal service provider.
- 5.3 Dogs found not under control may be impounded at the owner's expense.
## 6. Penalties
- 6.1 Fines and cost recovery amounts are outlined in Schedule A of this Bylaw.
## 7. Severability
- 7.1 If any part of this Bylaw is declared invalid, the remainder continues in force.
8. Repeal
- 8.1 Bylaw No. 213-12, including any amendments thereto, and all previous bylaws and policies related to this subject matter are hereby repealed.
## 9. Enactment
- 9.1 This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on the date of third reading and signing.
## READINGS
READ a first time this 9h day of September 2025.
READ a second time this 9th day of September, 2025.
Given UNANIMOUS consent to proceed to third reading this 9h day of September, 2025.
READ a third time and finally passed this g' day of September, 2025.
Mayor/Chief Elected Official
mistrative Officer
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## Schedule A - Fines and Cost Recovery
| Offence | Fine (First Offence) | Second Offence (within 12 months) | Subsequent Offence | Additional Costs |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Dog not under control (off- leash causing nuisance or danger) | $250 | $500 | $1,000 | Enforcement costs charged to Summer Village |
| Dog defecating on public/private property without cleanup | $150 | $300 | $500 | Enforcement costs charged to Summer Village |
| Persistent barking or nuisance behavior | $200 | $400 | $800 | Enforcement costs charged to Summer Village |
| og biting, attacking, o ajuring person/anima | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 $10,000 (Court) | Enforcement costs charged to Summer Village |
| More than 3 dogs on : roperty without perm | $150 | $300 | $500 | Enforcement costs charged to Summer Village |
| Dog in heenheconfined or | $150 | $300 | $500 | Enforcement costs charged to Summer Village |