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TOWN OF WEMBLEY
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
BY-LAW NO. 768
Animal Control Bylaw
A Bylaw of the Town of Wembley in the Province of Alberta,
to provide for the licensing, regulating, and control of Dogs, and to establish
regulations for Dogs, Cats, and other Animals within the Municipality.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Government Act, Section 7(a) and 7(h) and 8(a) Chapter M-26 of
the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 and amendments thereto, provides that a Council may pass
Bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the
protection of people and property, wild and domestic animals, and activities in relation to them,
and the regulation, prohibition, and licensing thereof; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act: R.S.A. 2000 Chapter M-26, authorizes a
Municipality to pass a Bylaw regulating, licensing, and controlling Dogs, Cats, and other
Animals.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Wembley, in the Province of Alberta, duly
assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
This Bylaw to be cited as "The Town of Wembley Animal Control Bylaw"
2.
DEFINITIONS
a.
In this Bylaw, including this section, unless contrary to any other Act, these
definitions shall apply:
"Altered" means a Dog or Cat that has been spayed or neutered.
"Animal" shall mean a domestic Cat or a Dog or Urban Hens, domestic animal or
small household pet including exotic pets, but shall not include domestic or wild
birds, Wildlife, or Livestock.
"At Large" or "Running at Large" means an Animal, which is off the premises of
its Owner and not under the effective, immediate, and continuous control of its
Owner, with the exception of areas designated as Off-Leash Areas.
"Attack" means an assault resulting in bleeding, bone breakage, sprains, abrasions,
bruising, or multiple injuries.
"Barking" means howling, whining, whimpering, baying, or barking.
"Bite" means a wound to the skin causing an abrasion, bruising, puncture, or
break.
"Cat" means either male or female of the Feline family.
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"Cat License" means a license issued to the Owner of a Cat by the Town pursuant
to Schedule "B" of this Bylaw.
"Cat Tag" means a numbered, metal, identification tag issued by the Town for a
specific cat. It is intended to be worn on a collar or harness.
"Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)" means the person appointed by Council
under the Chief Administrative Office bylaw of the Town of Wembley in the
Province of Alberta, or that person's designate acting lawfully as CAO in any
absence.
"Coop" means a fully enclosed weatherproof structure and attached outdoor
enclosure used for the keeping of Urban Hens that is no larger than 100 ft2 in floor
area and no more than 6 ft in height;
"Controlled Confinement" means when an order under Schedule "D" or Schedule
"E" is issued by a Peace Officer to confine or seize a Dog in either the Pound or at
any other location as specified in the order and confined in a pen, cage or building
in a manner that will not allow the Dog to Bite or harm any person, Animal or
Livestock.
"Council" means the Council of the Town of Wembley.
"Day" means a continuous period of twenty-four (24) hours.
"Disabled Person" means a person who has any degree of disability except
blindness or visual impairment and is dependent on a Service Dog.
"Dog" means any male or female breed of the Canine family.
"Dog License" means a license issued to the Owner of a Dog by the Town pursuant
to Schedule "B" of this Bylaw.
"Dog Tag" means a numbered, metal, identification tag issued by the Town for a
specific Dog. It is intended to be worn on a collar or harness.
"Domestic Animal" means an animal of a species of vertebrates or invertebrates
that has been domesticated by humans so as to live and breed in tame conditions or
depend upon humankind for survival and not classified as Livestock.
"Hen" means a domesticated female chicken.
"Impound" means to apprehend, catch, trap in a live trap, or otherwise cause a
Dog, Cat, or other Animal to come into the care and custody of a Peace Officer
pursuant to an investigation or apparent breach of this Bylaw or other Federal or
Provincial legislation concerning Animals.
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"Leash" means a line not exceeding two (2) meters in length capable of leading or
restraining the Animal on which it is being used.
"Livestock" shall mean:
(i)
any bovine, camelids, caprine, equine, ovine, porcine or ruminant
Animal, or
(ii)
save as hereinafter specified, any pigeons, rabbits, chickens,
turkeys, goose, guinea, fowl, or poultry of any kind unless such
birds or poultry are part of any commercial undertaking which is
established with the approval of Town Council, or an Urban Hen
License is in place;
"Muzzle" means a device of sufficient strength that when placed over a Dog's
mouth it prevents the Dog from Biting.
"Nuisance Animal" means an Animal in respect of which there have been three (3)
or more infractions under this Bylaw and as determined in the sole discretion of a
Peace Officer.
"Off Leash Area" means an area designated by Council, where Dogs, excepting
Vicious Dogs, are permitted to be off leash, but always under the control of the
Owner.
"Owner" means the Owner of an Animal and includes any person or group of
people:
(i)
named as Owner on a Dog or Cat License;
(ii)
in possession or control of an Animal; or
(iii)
in possession or control of the property where an Animal appears
to reside, either temporarily or permanently.
"Outdoor Enclosure" means a securely enclosed, roofed outdoor area attached to
and forming part of a coop having a bare earth or vegetated floor for urban hens to
roam;
"Peace Officer" means:
(i)
a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
(ii)
a Peace Officer appointed under the Peace Officer Act;
(iii)
a person appointed by the Town as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer
or Animal Control Officer.
"PID" means Premises Identification Number issued by Alberta Agriculture;
"Posted Area" means an area posted by the Town with a sign that prohibits Dogs
from being in that area.
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"Pound" means the Regional Animal Pound established for the temporary holding
of Impounded, captured, stray or other Dogs, Cats, and Animals.
"Recreation Areas" means any area within the Town that is owned, leased,
operated, or managed by the Town and is intended for, but not limited to, the use of
sporting events and only encompasses the area of the field intended for the activity.
"Rooster" means a domesticated male chicken;
"Sell" means to exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent;
"Service Dog" means a Service Dog as defined in the Service Dogs Act, SA 2007, c
S-7.5, as amended from time to time.
"Specified Penalty" means the penalty specified in Schedule "A" which may be
paid in response to a Violation Ticket, for an alleged offence of any section of this
Bylaw.
"Town" means the corporate entity of the Town of Wembley.
"Urban Hen" means a hen that is at least sixteen (16) weeks of age;
"Urban Hen License" means a license issued pursuant to this Bylaw which
authorizes the license holder to keep Urban Hens on a specific property within the
Town pursuant to Schedule "H" of this Bylaw.
"Vicious Dog" means any Dog whatever its age, whether on public or private
property which shows a propensity, disposition, or potential to Attack without
provocation.
"Vicious Dog License" means a license issued by the Town for a Vicious Dog
pursuant to Schedule "C" of this Bylaw.
"Violation Ticket" means a violation ticket as defined in the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c P-34, as amended from time to time.
"Voluntary Payment" means payment pursuant to Sections 26 or 36 of the
Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c P-34, as amended from time to
time.
"Voluntary Penalty" means a penalty specified in this Bylaw for a contravention
of a provision of this Bylaw which amount may be paid by a person to whom a
voluntary payment summons was issued.
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Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any provision of any federal or
provincial law or regulation, other bylaw, or any requirement of any lawful permit, order, or
License.
3. DOG LICENSING
(a)
A one-time Dog License is valid for the lifetime of the Animal, starting from date
of purchase as per Schedule "G" of this Bylaw.
(b)
No Owner shall keep or allow to be kept more than two (2) Dogs that have reached
six (6) months of age on a parcel of land that is ten (10) acres or less in size.
(c)
An Owner desiring to keep more than two (2) Dogs may apply in writing to the
CAO to be considered for an exemption.
(d)
No Owner shall keep any Dog over the age of six (6) months within the Town
unless such Dog is licensed in accordance with this Bylaw.
(e)
The Owner applying for a Dog License must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(f)
The Owner shall ensure that the Dog wears the current Dog Tag issued for that
Dog. The Dog Tag must be securely attached to the Dog at all times.
(g)
A Dog License and a Dog Tag is specific to an individual Dog and may not be
transferred to another Dog.
(h)
If a Dog Tag is lost, it is the responsibility of the Owner to notify the Town and
obtain a new Dog Tag. The Owner must pay a replacement fee to the Town as per
Schedule "G".
(i)
No person shall provide false information on a Dog or Vicious Dog License
application.
4. SCATTERING GARBAGE
(a) The Owner of an Animal shall ensure that the Animal does not upset any waste
receptacle or scatter garbage on public or private property not belonging to the
Owner of the Animal.
5. CAT LICENSING
(a)
A one-time Cat License is valid for the lifetime of the Animal, starting from date of
purchase as per Schedule "G" of this Bylaw.
(b)
No Owner shall keep or allow to be kept more than two (2) Cats that have reached
three (3) months of age.
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(c)
An Owner desiring to keep more than two (2) Cats may apply in writing to the
Town to be considered for an exemption.
(d)
No Owner shall keep any Cat over the age of six (6) months unless such Cat is
licensed with the Town in accordance with this Bylaw.
(e)
The Owner shall ensure that the Cat wears the current Cat Tag issued for that Cat.
The Cat Tag must be securely attached to the Cat at all times.
(f)
A Cat License and a Cat Tag is specific to an individual Cat and may not be
transferred to another Cat.
(g)
If a Cat Tag is lost, it is the responsibility of the Owner to notify the Town and
obtain a new Cat Tag. The Owner must pay a replacement fee to the Town as per
Schedule "G".
(h)
No Owner shall allow the Cat to disturb the peace by howling or crying.
(i)
No Owner shall allow the Cat to damage property that does not belong to the Owner
of the Cat.
6.
EXCESSIVE BARKING
(a)
An Owner shall ensure their Dog does not bark in a manner that is reasonably likely
to annoy or disturb the peace or the quality of life for others.
(b)
When a Peace Officer is determining whether Barking is reasonably likely to annoy
or disturb the peace or the quality of life for others, consideration may be given, but
is not limited, to:
(i)
proximity of the property where the Dog resides;
(ii)
duration of the Barking;
(iii)
time of day and day of the week; and
(iv)
nature and use of the surrounding area.
7. DEFECATION/URINATION
(a)
The Owner or any person having care or control of a Cat or Dog, shall immediately
remove any defecation left by it on public or private property other than that of the
Owner.
(b)
The Owner or any other person having care or control of a Cat or Dog shall ensure
that defecation left by it on the property of the Owner does not accumulate to such
an extent that it is reasonably likely to annoy or pose a health risk to others.
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(c)
The Owner or any other person having care or control of a Cat or Dog shall ensure
that the Cat or Dog does not urinate on private property other than that of the
Owner.
8. RUNNING AT LARGE/OFF LIMIT AREAS
(a)
No Owner shall permit an Animal or Livestock to be At Large within the Town.
(b)
No Owner shall permit an Animal or Livestock to be unattended or tied to any
object when off the property of the Owner. Such Animal or Livestock shall be
deemed to be At Large.
(c)
When an Animal or Livestock is within an Off-Leash Area, the Animal or
Livestock must be under the control and direction of the Owner.
(d)
No Owner shall permit any Animal or Livestock to trespass on private property
whether on or off a Leash.
(e)
An Owner shall not permit an Animal or Livestock, with the exception of Service
Dogs, to be on or in any school property play area, playground, or Posted Area.
(f)
An Owner shall not allow an Animal or Livestock to be on or in any Recreation
Areas.
(g)
With the exception of Service Dogs, no Animal or Livestock shall be permitted on
or to remain in any place where prohibited by posted signage.
9. MOTOR VEHICLES
(a)
No Owner shall permit or allow any Animal or Livestock to ride on the outside of a
moving vehicle where the Animal or Livestock is not secured in a manner that
prevents the Animal or Livestock from jumping or falling out.
10. THREATENING BEHAVIOURS
(a)
The Owner of a Dog shall ensure that such Dog shall not:
(i)
chase or bite a person, Dog, Cat, Livestock, Animal, or any type of
vehicle, including a bicycle, scooter, or other non-motorized form of
transportation.
(ii)
cause damage to property or Dogs, Cats, Livestock or Animals.
(iii)
Attack or threaten a person, Dog, Cat, Livestock, or Animal.
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(iv)
cause death to a Dog, Cat, Livestock, Fowl or Animal.
(b)
A Peace Officer, who believes an offence has been committed under Section 10 of
this Bylaw may order Controlled Confinement of the Dog.
(c)
An Owner shall follow all conditions as stipulated in the Controlled Confinement
order.
(d)
An Owner shall not use or direct a Dog to Attack, chase, or threaten a person, Dog,
Cat or Animal.
11. NUISANCE ANIMALS
(a)
The Peace Officer may declare an Animal or Rabbit to be a Nuisance Animal.
(b)
The declaration of an Animal or Rabbit as a Nuisance Animal shall be reviewed
upon request of the Owner annually by a Peace Officer and may be removed at the
Peace Officers' sole discretion.
(c)
A Nuisance Animal or Rabbit may be declared when an Owner has been charged
with three (3) or more offences under this Bylaw.
(d)
Only one (1) Nuisance Animal or one (1) Vicious Dog shall be permitted at or on
any property within the Town.
(e)
The Owner of a Nuisance Animal or Rabbit shall, within ten (10) days after the
Animal or Rabbit has been declared a Nuisance and prior to a License being issued:
(i)
have a veterinarian tattoo or implant an electronic identification microchip
in the Animal or Rabbit if the Animal or Rabbit has not had this done,
(ii)
provide the information contained on the tattoo or in the microchip to the
Peace Officer.
(iii)
have the Animal or Rabbit neutered or spayed, if the Animal or Rabbit is
in an unaltered state, provided the Animal or Rabbit is of appropriate age
as determined by a veterinarian licensed in the Province of Alberta.
(f)
The Owner of a Nuisance Animal or Rabbit shall:
(i)
notify the Peace Officer within five (5) business days when the Animal or
Rabbit is sold, gifted, or transferred, and provide new ownership
information to Peace Officer; and
(ii)
remain responsible for the actions of the Nuisance Animal or Rabbit until
formal notification of sale, gift or transfer is provided to the Peace Officer.
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12. VICIOUS DOGS
(a)
If a Peace Officer determines that a Dog is a Vicious Dog, either through personal
observation or, based on facts determined after an investigation initiated by a
complaint, the Officer may declare the Dog to be a Vicious Dog and may:
(i)
give the Owner a verbal and/or written order as seen in Schedule "F" that
the Dog has been deemed to be a Vicious Dog, and
(ii)
require the Owner to keep such Dog in accordance with the provisions of
Section 13 of this Bylaw.
(b)
If a Peace Officer believes on reasonable and probable grounds that a dog is a threat
to the public or other Animal, the Peace Officer may seize and Impound the Dog.
(c)
Upon receipt of a complaint or recommendation pursuant to Section 12(b), the
Peace Officer may declare the Dog to be a Vicious Dog.
(d)
If the Peace Officer has declared a Dog to be a Vicious Dog, written notification of
the declaration shall be provided to the Dog's Owner.
(e)
A Person who receives a declaration pursuant to Section 12(d) may appeal the
declaration by giving written notice of the appeal and the reasons therefore to the
Town within ten (10) calendar days of receiving the declaration.
(f)
Upon receipt of a notice of appeal pursuant to Section 12(e), an appeal will be
scheduled to be heard by Council within forty-two (42) days of the appeal being
filed.
(g)
Council, upon hearing the evidence, may uphold the decision of the Peace Officer
or allow the appeal, with or without conditions.
(h)
A Vicious Dog designation pursuant to this Bylaw continues to apply if the Dog is
sold, given, or transferred to a new Owner.
13. VICIOUS DOG REQUIREMENTS
(a)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall within ten (10) days after the Dog has been
declared a Vicious Dog obtain a Vicious Dog License from the Town. A one-time
Vicious License is valid for the lifetime of the Animal, starting from date of
purchase as per Schedule G.
(b)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall, within one (1) month after the Dog has been
declared vicious, have the Animal neutered or spayed, if the Animal is in an
unaltered state, provided the Animal is of appropriate age as determined by a
veterinarian licensed in the Province of Alberta.
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(c)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the Dog
does not Bite, chase or Attack, any person whether the person is on public or private
property or in a dwelling house.
(d)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the Dog
does not Bite, chase or Attack, any Animal whether on public or private property.
(e)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the Dog
does not Bite, chase or Attack any Dog, Cat, or other Animal whether the Dog, Cat
or Animal is on public or private property or in a dwelling house.
(f)
When a Vicious Dog is in the dwelling house of its Owner, it shall be restrained or
kept confined in such a manner as to prevent the escape of the Dog and to secure
the public from harm.
(g)
When a Vicious Dog is off the premises of the Owner, it shall be securely Muzzled,
on a Leash, and controlled by the Owner or a competent person, capable of always
controlling the Dog.
(h)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall ensure that when the Dog is on the Owner's
Property, the Dog is:
(i)
confined indoors and under the control of a competent person who is
sixteen (16) years of age or older,
(ii)
is in a locked pen or other structure when outdoors, constructed pursuant
to Section 13(g) to prevent the escape of the Vicious Dog and to prevent
the entry of any person not in control of the Dog; or
(iii)
securely Muzzled, and under the control of a person sixteen (16) years of
age or older by means of a Leash.
(i)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall ensure that a locked pen or other structure to be
used to secure the Vicious Dog when outdoors conforms to the following standards:
(i)
have secure sides and a secure top, and if it has no bottom secured to the
sides, the sides shall be embedded in the ground to a minimum depth of
thirty (30) centimeters,
(ii)
provide the Vicious Dog with shelter from the elements,
(iii)
be of the minimum dimensions of one and one-half (1.5) metres by three
(3) metres and be a minimum one and one-half (1.5) metres in height; and
(iv)
be situated more than one (1) metre of any property line or more than five
(5) metres of a neighbouring dwelling unit.
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(j) The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall, within ten (10) days of the date of the Vicious
Dog declaration, display a sign, at least eight (8) and eleven (11) inches in size, on
the Owner's property warning of the presence of the Vicious Dog in a form
approved by the Town.
(k)
A sign shall be placed at each entrance to the Owner's property where the Vicious
Dog is kept and on the locked pen or other structure in which the Vicious Dog is
confined and shall be posted to be clearly visible and capable of being seen by any
person accessing the property.
(l)
A Vicious Dog is not permitted in an Off-Leash Area.
(m) The Owner of a Vicious Dog shall notify a Peace Officer immediately if the Dog is
At Large.
(n)
When the Owner of a Vicious Dog produces a certificate annually indicating that
the Dog has passed the Canine Good Neighbour Program, as administered by a
qualified instructor through the Canadian Kennel Club, the Town may grant an
exemption, in writing, from the Muzzling and secure pen requirements of this
section.
(o)
The Owner of a Vicious Dog meeting the requirements of Section 13(n) shall
produce upon demand of a Peace Officer satisfactory proof that the Vicious Dog
has been granted exemption status. Failure to produce proof within twenty-four (24)
hours is an offence.
14. CAT OR DOG IN HEAT
(a)
Notwithstanding Section 14(b) an Owner of a Cat or Dog in heat shall, during the
entire period that such Cat or Dog is in heat, keep such Cat or Dog confined and
housed in the residence of the said Owner, or in a licensed Kennel.
(b)
Where a Cat or Dog in heat is confined and housed in the residence of its Owner,
such Cat or Dog shall be permitted outside the said residence for the sole purpose of
permitting such Cat or Dog to urinate or defecate on the property of said Owner.
15. ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATION - AUTHORITY
(a)
A Peace Officer may capture, trap, or Impound any cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit
found At Large.
(b)
A Peace Officer may enter onto any property, including private property, in pursuit
of a cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit which is At Large.
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(c)
A Peace Officer, in any case where the Owner of a cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit can
be identified through the Town's records, may return the cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit
to its Owner where practicable instead of taking the cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit to
the Pound.
(d)
A Peace Officer may use any humane method to capture a cat, chicken, dog, or
rabbit. Should the cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit be injured during capture or
attempted capture, neither the Town nor the
Peace Officer shall be liable for
such injury.
(e)
A Peace Officer may delegate their powers to any person for the purpose of
assisting the Peace Officer in the capture of a cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit in
contravention of this Bylaw.
(f)
A Peace Officer may seize any cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit that in the opinion of the
Peace Officer poses a threat to the public. When the cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit is
seized the Peace Officer may issue a Controlled Confinement order to the Owner of
the cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit as seen in Schedule "D" and Schedule "E".
16. OWNER IDENTIFICATION
(a)
An Owner of any cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit found in violation of any provisions of
this Bylaw shall, on demand, produce or provide forthwith suitable identification to
the Peace Officer.
(b)
For this Bylaw, suitable identification shall mean any document or documents, or
verbal communication, verifying the name, date of birth, and current address of the
Owner.
17. OBSTRUCTION
(a)
No person shall:
(i)
interfere with or attempt to obstruct a Peace Officer who is attempting to
capture or has captured an Animal which is subject to being Impounded or
seized pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw.
(ii)
induce an Animal to enter a house or other place where it may be safe
from capture or otherwise assist an Animal to escape capture.
(iii)
unlock, unlatch, or otherwise open the Peace Officer's vehicle to allow or
to attempt to allow any Animal to escape.
(iv)
tamper with, unlock, unlatch, or otherwise open a kennel, humane live
trap, or any other Animal control equipment.
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(v)
fail, without lawful excuse, to follow any direction under this Bylaw given
by a Peace Officer.
18. NEGLIGENCE
(a)
No person shall:
(i)
untie, loosen, or otherwise free an Animal which has been tied or
otherwise restrained, or
(ii)
negligently or willfully open a gate, door or other opening in a fence or
enclosure in which an Animal has been confined thereby allowing an
Animal to Run at Large within the Town.
19. TRAPPING OF AN ANIMAL
(a)
A person who has humanely trapped an Animal shall:
(i)
take all reasonable precautions to keep any trapped Animal safe from
harm, and
(ii)
notify and surrender a trapped Animal to a Peace Officer, or where
applicable transport the trap and Animal to the Regional Animal Pound for
surrender.
20. TORMENT
(a)
No person shall tease, torment, annoy, or otherwise provoke an Animal.
21. IMPOUNDMENT
(a)
A cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit that is Impounded pursuant to this Bylaw may be
taken to the Pound and held for a period of five (5) calendar days. Statutory
Holidays shall not be included in the computation of the five (5) calendar days.
(b)
A cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit turned into the Pound as a found or stray animal may
be held for a period of five (5) calendar days. Statutory Holidays shall not be
included in the computation of the five (5) calendar days.
(c)
A cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit l that is Impounded or otherwise turned into the
Pound shall be subject to a mandatory reclaim fee plus additional daily boarding
costs as determined by the Pound.
(d)
At the end of the five (5) day Impoundment period, the cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit
shall become the property of the Regional Pound not the Town unless the Owner
pays the required impound fees.
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(e)
If the requirements under this Bylaw, or other Provincial or Federal animal
legislation, have not been met, the Peace Officer will not be required to release the
Animal to the Owner and may continue to Impound the cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit
for such further period as the Peace Officer deems necessary.
(f)
An cat, chicken, dog, or rabbit that is under a Controlled Confinement order
pursuant to this Bylaw may be released back to the Owner on conclusion of the
Peace Officer's investigation provided all the requirements of this Bylaw have been
met.
(g)
Reclaim and daily boarding cost fees may not be charged for an Animal subject to a
Controlled Confinement order.
(h)
If the Owner fails to reclaim an Animal that is under a Controlled Confinement
order within ten (10) days of the commencement of the Controlled Confinement
order, or sooner pursuant to the direction of a Peace Officer, the Animal will revert
to Impound status and the provisions of Section 21(a) will apply.
22.
LIVESTOCK
(a)
No person shall keep Livestock within the Town boundaries without the approval
of Town Council except for in the case of Urban Hens if the person has a valid
Urban Hen License.
(b)
Notwithstanding Section 22.a, two pet rabbits may be kept per household within the
dwelling only.
23.
URBAN HENS
23.1. APPLICATION PROCESS
A person seeking an Urban Hen License must complete the following process:
(a)
The applicant must submit an Urban Hen License application together with a site
plan to indicate the actual dimensions of the rear yard of the property and the
proposed location and dimensions of the coop.
(b)
The Urban Hen License Application is attached hereto as Schedule "H". The
applicant must pay a license fee as per Schedule G . In the event the application is
not approved, the application fee will be refunded.
(c)
Comments from adjacent landowners will be sought by the CAO. Adjacent
landowners must have a valid reason for objecting to the application.
(d)
If no negative comments are received, the application is deemed to be approved and
the CAO will provide the applicant with written confirmation of the acceptance.
(e)
A pre-inspection must then be completed by the Town's CAO or their delegate.
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(f)
Once the pre-inspection has been completed and approved,
(g)
The applicant may then set up the Coop and must notify the CAO immediately
upon completion for the purpose of arranging a post-site inspection to ensure
compliance. PID Number as set out in the general guidelines must be provided prior
to the completion of a post-Inspection. Once the PID Number has been provided,
the CAO or their delegate will inspect the completed Coop. If satisfied that the
Coop meets all of the requirements, the application is deemed to be complete.
(h)
The CAO may in his or her sole discretion issue an Urban Hen License, with or
without conditions, or refuse to issue an Urban Hen License. Failure to comply with
an Urban Hen License issued pursuant to this Section 23, or any condition thereof,
is an offence.
(i)
Nothing in this Section 23 relieves from the requirement to apply for and obtain a
development permit pursuant to the Town's Land Use Bylaw, if so required, or to
obtain any other required approvals or licences whether federal, provincial, or
municipal.
23.2. GENERAL GUIDELINES
(a)
Urban Hens will be a two-year pilot project with a review after one year.
(b)
Coops shall be permitted in fenced, secure backyards only. There is no minimum
fence height requirement but should protect against predation.
(c)
Chickens cannot be slaughtered or disposed of on a residential property.
(d)
The sale of eggs, meat & manure is prohibited. Urban hens are to be kept as pets
and/or for personal egg consumption. They are not intended to be used for
commercial purposes.
(e)
Anyone keeping Urban Hens must comply with all Provincial regulations around
the keeping of hens. The Province of Alberta requires all owners of poultry
(including small urban flocks) to register their flocks into the provincial database
and obtain a Premise Identification (PID) Number.
23.3. SITE REQUIREMENTS AND COOP STANDARDS
(a)
Coops may only be located in backyards of properties that are completely fenced
and secured. Chain link fencing may be required to have privacy slats installed on
one or more sides of the fencing based on consultation with neighboring properties
desires. Coop sites should take into consideration backyard locations that would
minimize impact on adjacent landowners (away from any windows, furthest point
from the building, etc.).
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(b)
The henhouse is made of both a Coop (indoor space) and a run (enclosed outdoor
space). An approved site may house only one Coop and Outdoor Enclosure and
they must be located:
i)
a minimum of 10 feet from a dwelling;
ii)
a minimum of 3 feet from side or rear property line, and
iii)
a minimum of 2.5 feet from any other buildings on the site;
iv)
a minimum of 10 feet from any window;
(c)
The maximum Coop size cannot exceed 100 ft2 without a building permit for an
accessory building. Minimum indoor Coop floor size is 4 ft2 per hen and 10 ft2 per
hen of outdoor enclosure;
(d)
Height of Coop should not exceed rear fence height, excepting the peak portion of
the Coop roof;
(e)
All Coops must contain sufficient perch locations, nest boxes, have adequate
ventilation and be weather & predator proof. Coops do not need to be insulated
unless over-wintering and then should have an adequate, approved heat source;
(f)
The Coop and Outdoor Enclosure must be fully enclosed (i.e. Fencing, chicken
wire, roof covering) to provide hens secure access to exercise, sunlight, earth, and
vegetation. It is to be constructed to prevent escape and prevent entry by
intruders/predators;
(g)
All hens must remain in the Coop or in the Outdoor Enclosure unless directly
supervised by a person at least 14 years of age and they must stay on the permitted
property while under such supervision;
23.4. NUMBER OF HENS
(a)
No more than four (4) Hens are permitted per residential property.
(b)
Roosters and chicks are not permitted;
23.5. CARE OF HENS
(a)
Consideration shall be given to which breeds of Hens are best suited for Wembley
climate;
(b)
Hen waste can be bagged and disposed of along with your weekly household
garbage;
(c)
Manure that is intended for backyard composting or fertilizing must be kept within
a fully enclosed structure or compost bin and no more than three cubic feet
(0.085m3) of manure can be stored at a time;
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(d)
Proper care and feeding practices must be followed to ensure the well-being of the
Hens. This includes providing each Hen with food, water, shelter, light, ventilation,
veterinary care and opportunities for essential behaviors such as scratching,
dustbathing and roosting;
(e)
Thorough, complete cleaning of walls and perches, removal of all bedding and
disinfecting of coop and furnishings should be done at least every 6 (six months or
unless otherwise directed to reduce presence of unwanted pests;
(f)
All feed is to be kept in airtight, rodent-proof containers and any spilled/uneaten
food must be removed;
(g)
Hens must be kept in their Coop between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. as this helps with both
noise mitigation and keeping the hens safe.
23.6. APPEALS
(a)
Any person who is refused an Urban Hen License may appeal the decision of the
CAO to Council provided that such appeal is submitted in writing to the CAO
within fourteen (14) days of the date of the decision.
(b)
The Peace Officer may recommend, and the CAO may revoke the Urban Hen
License upon receipt of two bonafide complaints from two or more neighbours
residing within sixty 196 feet of the residence with the Urban Hen License.
25.
FINES AND PENALTIES
(a)
No person shall aid, abet, counsel, or encourage a person to contravene any
provision of this Bylaw.
(b)
No person shall obstruct, impede, or hinder a Peace Officer or the CAO in carrying
out their duties pursuant to this Bylaw.
(c)
Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Bylaw, or direction given by a
Peace Officer pursuant to this Bylaw, is guilty of an offence and may be issued a
Violation Ticket.
(d)
A person who is guilty of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw is liable upon summary
conviction to a fine in an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and
not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
(e)
A Provincial Court Judge, Commissioner or Justice, may in addition to the penalties
provided in this Bylaw, direct or order the Owner of an Animal to prevent such
Animal from doing mischief or causing a disturbance or a nuisance complained of
or to have the Animal removed from the Town of Wembley or to have the Animal
destroyed.
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(f)
Providing no offence has reoccurred against an Owner within the previous twelve
(12) months, an offence shall be considered a first offence unless it is in the public
interest pursuant to Section 27 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
(g)
The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this
Bylaw is the amount shown in Schedule "A".
26.
EXEMPTIONS
(a)
This Bylaw does not apply to a Service Dog while it is in active service.
(b)
Service Dogs are exempt from Section 3 of this Bylaw.
27.
SEVERABILITY
(a)
Each Section of this Bylaw shall be read and construed as being separate and
severable from each other Section. Furthermore, should any Section or Part of this
Bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted for any reason, then such Section
or Part shall be regarded as being severable from the rest of the Bylaw and the
Bylaw remaining after such severance shall be effective and enforceable.
28.
RESCIND BYLAW 756
(a)
The Town of Wembley Bylaw 756 is hereby rescinded.
29.
ENACTMENT
(a)
This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on the date it is finally passed by
Council.
Read a first time this 12th day of August 2024.
Read a second time this 12th day of August 2024.
Read a third and final time this 12th day of August 2024.
_________________________________________
Kelly Peterson, Mayor
_________________________________________
Noreen Zhang, CAO
Signed
Signed
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ATTACHMENTS:
Schedule "A" - Specified Penalties
Schedule "B" - Animal License Application Form
Schedule "C" - Vicious Dog License Application Form
Schedule "D" - Controlled Confinement Order
Schedule "E" - Home Controlled Confinement Order
Schedule "F" - Vicious Dog Order
Schedule "G" - Schedule of Licensing Fees
Schedule "H" - Urban Hen License Application
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Schedule "A"
SPECIFIED PENALTIES
Specified Penalty ($)
Section
Offence
(Description)
1st Offence
2nd Offence
within 1 year
3rd Offence
within
1 year
2(Definitions:
Leash)
Exceeding two (2) meters in length
100.00
200.00
300.00
3(b)
Keep more than 2 Dogs on land 10
acres or less
300.00
400.00
400.00 &
Court
3(d)
Unlicensed dog
200.00
400.00
Court
3(f)
Dog not wearing Dog tag
100.00
200.00
Court
3(g)
Transfer Dog license to another
Dog
100.00
200.00
Court
3(i)
Provide false information on license
application
200.00
300.00
Court
4(a)
Animal scatter garbage
100.00
200.00
Court
5(b)
Keep more than 2 Cats
300.00
400.00
400.00 &
Court
5(d)
Unlicensed cat
200.00
400.00
400.00 &
Court
5(e)
Cat not wearing Cat Tag
100.00
200.00
Court
5(f)
Transfer Cat license to another Cat
100.00
200.00
Court
5(h)
Allow Cat to disturb peace
100.00
200.00
Court
5(i)
Allow Cat to damage others
property
150.00
300.00
Court
6(a)
Dog barking disturbing the peace of
any person
100.00
200.00
200.00 &
Court
7(a)
Fail to remove defecation from
public or others private property
150.00
300.00
Court
7(b)
Fail to remove defecation from
owner's property
200.00
300.00
Court
7(c)
Urinate on others private property
100.00
200.00
Court
8(a)
Allow Animal to run at large
100.00
300.00
300.00 &
Court
8(b)
Unattended Animal left tied while
off the property of the owner
100.00
200.00
Court
8(c)
Animal not under control in Off-
Leash Area
100.00
200.00
Court
8(d)
Animal trespassing on private
property
100.00
200.00
200.00 &
Court
8(e)
Animal on school property, play
area or Posted Area
100.00
200.00
Court
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8(f)
Allow Animal on Recreation Area
100.00
200.00
Court
8(g)
Animal on area prohibited by
posted signage
200.00
400.00
400.00 &
Court
9(a)
Unsecured Animal on the outside of
a vehicle
100.00
200.00
200.00 &
Court
10(a)(i)
Chase or bite a person, dog, cat,
animal, or any vehicle
500.00
1,000.00
Court
10(a)(ii)
Cause damage to property, dog, cat
or other animal
500.00
1,000.00
Court
10(a)(iii)
Dog attack or threaten
500.00
1,000.00
Court
10(a)(iv)
Dog cause death to dog, cat, fowl,
or animal
500.00
1,000.00
Court
10(c)
Owners fail to comply with
Controlled Confinement Order
500.00
1,000.00
Court
10(d)
An Owner shall not use or direct a
dog to attack, chase, or threaten a
person, dog, or animal
500.00
1,000.00
Court
11(d)
Allow more than 1
Nuisance/Vicious Animal on
property
500.00
1000.00
Court
11(e)(i)
Fail to tattoo or microchip Nuisance
Animal
100.00
200.00
Court
11(e)(ii)
Fail to provide tattoo/microchip
information to Peace Officer
100.00
200.00
Court
11(e)(iii)
Fail to have the Animal
neutered/spayed
200.00
300.00
Court
11(f)(i)
Fail to notify Peace Officer when
Animal is sold, gifted, or
transferred
100.00
200.00
Court
13(a)
Fail to obtain Vicious Dog License
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(c)
Vicious Dog Bite, Chase, or Attack
person
1500.00
3000.00
Court
13(d)
Vicious Dog Bite, Chase, or Attack
an animal
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(e)
Vicious Dog Bite, chase or attack in
dwelling house
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(f)
Fail to secure a Vicious Dog while
in dwelling house of Owner
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(g)
Fail to Muzzle and Leash Vicious
Dog off premises
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(h)
Fail to secure a Vicious Dog while
on Owner's property or permitted
property
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(i)
Fail to comply with pen
requirements for Vicious Dog
500.00
1000.00
Court
Schedule "A" SPECIFIED PENALTIES, Continued...
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13(j)
Fail to display a sign for Vicious
Dog
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(k)
Fail to post Vicious Dog signage
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(l)
Allow Vicious Dog in Off-Leash
Area
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(m)
Fail to notify Peace Office of
Vicious Dog At Large
500.00
1000.00
Court
13(o)
Failure to produce proof of
exemption to Peace Officer
500.00
1000.00
Court
14(a)
Fail to keep a female cat or dog
confined while in heat
100.00
200.00
Court
16(a)
Fail to produce suitable
identification
200.00
400.00
Court
17(a)(i)
Interfere or obstruct a Peace Officer
who is attempting to capture an
Animal.
500.00
1,000.00
Court
17(a)(ii)
Induce the Animal to enter a house
or other place to avoid capture or to
allow an Animal to escape
500.00
1,000.00
Court
17(a)(iii)
Unlock or unlatch Peace Officer's
vehicle
500.00
1,000.00
Court
17(a)(iv)
Tamper with, unlock, unlatch or
otherwise open a kennel, humane
live trap, or any other animal
control equipment
500.00
1,000.00
Court
17(a)(v)
Fail to comply with direction given
by Peace Officer
500.00
1,000.00
Court
18(a)(i)
Untie, loosen, or otherwise free a
Animal that has been tied/restrained
100.00
200.00
Court
18(a)(ii)
Open a gate, door or other opening
in a fence or enclosure
100.00
200.00
Court
19(a)(i)
Failure to keep trapped animal safe
from harm
250.00
Court
Court
19(a)(ii)
Failure to notify or surrender a
trapped dog, cat or other animal to a
Peace Officer
250.00
500.00
Court
20(a)
Tease/torment/annoy/provoke an
Animal.
200.00
400.00
Court
22(a)
Keeping Livestock within the Town
without approval
500.00
1000.00
Court
23.1(a)
Fail to provide site plan
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.1(b)
Fail to submit Urban Hen License
Application
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.2(b)
Set up Coop in unfenced backyard
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.2(c)
Slaughter chicken on a residential
property
**Revocation of License
...Continued Schedule "A" SPECIFIED PENALTIES
Schedule "A" SPECIFIED PENALTIES, Continued...
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23.2(d)
Sell eggs, meat or manure
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.2(e)
Fail to obtain PID
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.3(a)
Coop improperly located
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.3(b)
Having more than one coop and
outdoor enclosure
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.3(c)
Fail to provide adequate coop space
for number of hens
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.3(d)
Coop height exceeds rear fence
height
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.3 (e)
Fail to provide nest box or perch
per urban hen
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.3(f)
Fail to prevent rodents/animals
from entering coop
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.3(g)
Allow hens outside the permitted
property
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.4(a)
Keep more than four (4) Hens
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.4(b)
Keep Rooster or Chick
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.5(b)
Fail to properly dispose of manure
or
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.5(c)
Fail to properly store manure
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.5(d)
Fail to food and water in coop
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.5(e)
Fail to maintain coop and
furnishings
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.5(f)
Fail to properly store food
250.00
500.00
Revocation
23.5(g)
Allow urban hen to be outside coop
250.00
500.00
Revocation
24.(a)
Aid, abet, counsel or encourage a
person to contravene any provision
of this bylaw
100.00
200.00
Court
24.(b)
Obstruct, impede, or hinder Peace
Officer or the CAO
100.00
200.00
Court
24.(c)
Provisions of this Bylaw, or
direction given by a Peace Officer
100.00
200.00
Court
Section not specified - any other
section to which a fine has not been
specified
200.00
Additional explanation for 23.2(c) ** Revocation on first offence. Applicant may re-apply
minimum of one year after the first offence. A repeat offender, offending more than one time,
will not be eligible to re-apply.
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Schedule "B"
ANIMAL LICENSE
APPLICATION FORM
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED
No more than two per property, Animal Control Bylaw sec.:3.b. or sec.:5.b.
Select type of Animal License: CAT or DOG
Applicant / Owner Name:
Mailing Address:
Town:
Postal Code:
Physical Address: (urban address or legal land description of your house)
Phone #:
Phone #:
Email (optional):
Name of Cat/Dog:
Breed of Cat/Dog:
________________________
Sex of Cat/Dog:
Neutered: Yes / No Spayed: Yes / No
Age of Cat/Dog: (weeks, months, or years)
Color of Cat/Dog: ______
Special Markings or Tattoos:
If applying for a Dog License, has the Dog ever been declared as a Vicious Dog in any other
jurisdiction? Yes or No. If YES, you are required to obtain Vicious Dog License (Schedule "C")
Cost: $__________ See Specified Licensing Fees (Schedule "G"). Proof of alteration at time
of registration.
I have read this bylaw and agree with its contents.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
Staff Name:
Title:
Staff Signature:
Date: ________________________
Office: 780-766-2269 FAX: 780-766-2868 Email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 89, 9940-101 Street Wembley, Alberta T0H3S0
The personal information requested on this form is being collected due to the required provincial and municipal legislation,
under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and is protected by the FOIP Act.
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TAG #:
REPLACES
TAG #:
RECEIPT#:
__________________
IF APPLICABLE
SECTION 3(c) OR 5(c)
COUNCIL MOTION #:
__________________
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Schedule "C"
VICIOUS DOG LICENSE
APPLICATION FORM
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED
Owner Name:
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________
Town: _________________________________________ Postal Code:
Physical Address (urban address or legal land description):
Phone #: __________________________________ Phone #:
Email (optional):
Name of Dog:
Breed of Dog: __________________________________________
Gender of Dog:
Neutered: Yes / No Spayed: Yes / No
Age of Dog______________________ Color of Dog:
Special Markings or Tattoos:
Cost: $________ See Specified of Licensing Fees (Schedule "G")
I have read this bylaw and agree with its contents.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:____________________
Staff Name: ____________________________ Staff Title:
Staff Signature:
Office phone: 780-766-2269
Office FAX: 780-766-2868
Email: [email protected]
PO Box 89, 9940-101 Street Wembley, Alberta T0H3S0
The personal information requested on this form is being collected due to the required provincial and municipal legislation, under
the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and is protected by the FOIP Act.
TAG #:
REPLACES
TAG #:
RECEIPT#:
__________________
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Schedule "D"
CONTROLLED CONFINEMENT ORDER
Occurrence #:
Confinement Date:
Possible Release Date:
Date of Incident:
Place of Incident:
Date AHS Notified:
Previous History:
Yes / No
Owner Name:
Phone Number:
Residence:
Secondary Number:
Instructions for Confinement:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PRE-INSPECTION: Approved
Not Approved
____________________________
____________________________
Peace Officer
Date
POST-INSPECTION: Approved
Not Approved
____________________________
____________________________
Peace Officer
Date
Under the Town of Wembley Bylaw 768 Section 15(f) a Peace Officer may seize any Dog that in the opinion
of the Peace Officer poses a threat to the public. The Dog may be released back to the Owner on conclusion
of the Peace Officers investigation provided all the requirements of the Bylaw have been met.
The Owner will not be charged boarding or reclaim fees when the Dog is under the Controlled Confinement
Order. If the Owner fails to reclaim a Dog on the expiry of the release date the Dog will revert to Impound
status.
Date:
Owner Signature:
Officer Signature:
The personal information requested on this form is being collected due to the required provincial and municipal legislation, under
the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and is protected by the FOIP Act.
Description of the Dog
Name:
Breed:
Sex:
Age:
Colour:
License #:
Pound #: ______________________
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Schedule "E"
HOME CONTROLLED CONFINEMENT
ORDER
Occurrence #:
Confinement Date:
Date of Incident:
Place of Incident:
Date AHS Notified:
Previous History:
Yes / No
Owner Name:
______
Phone Number:
Residence:
_____ Secondary Number:
Description of Incident:
Under the Town of Wembley Bylaw #768 Section 15(f) a Peace Officer may serve a Controlled
Confinement Order if the dog may pose a threat to the public. Under specific circumstances the
Dog may have a Home Controlled Confinement. During the Peace Officer investigtion where a
Dog is confined such Dog shall be permitted on the property of the Ownerfor the sole purpose of
urinating and defecating.
A Dog subject to a Home Controlled Confinement Ordershall be restrained or confined in the
dwelling house of its Owner to prevent the escape of the Dog and to secure the public from harm.
Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Order or direction given by a Peace Officer
pursuant to the Bylaw, is guilty of an offence and may be issued a violation ticket.
Date:
Owner Signature:
Officer Signature:
The personal information requested on this form is being collected due to the required provincial and municipal legislation, under
the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and is protected by the FOIP Act.
Description of the Dog
Name:
Breed:
Sex:
Age:
Colour:
License #:
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Schedule "F"
VICIOUS DOG ORDER
Occurrence No.
(Date)
(Name)
(Address)
Attention:
RE: Vicious Dog
Name:
Breed:
Sex:
Colour:
Tag Number: ___________________
As a result of an incident that occurred on the
day of ______
20
concerning
your dog, you are hereby advised that your Dog is now declared a Vicious Dog as provided by
the Town of Wembley Bylaw #768. This Order is effective forthwith and requires you to
comply with each requirement contained in Section 13 of the Bylaw.
YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER ON OR BEFORE
Please find attached a copy of the Town of Wembley Bylaw #768.
The fine for a Vicious Dog Running at Large is $500.00 and a fine for a Vicious Dog that
Bites, Chases, or Attacks an Animal is $500.00. The fine for a Vicious Dog that Bites,
Chases, or Attacks a person is $1500.00.
DATED at Wembley, Alberta this
day of
20
.
Signature
Witness
The personal information requested on this form is being collected due to the required provincial and municipal legislation, under
the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and is protected by the FOIP Act.
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Schedule "G"
SPECIFIED LICENSING FEES
FEE
(Description)
*Must Have Proof of Alteration when registering
otherwise defaults to intact cost
FEE ($)
Altered Dog License*
25.00
Intact Dog License
50.00
Bylaw Enforcement Enforced Dog License
Add 5.00
Replacement Dog Tag
10.00
Altered Cat License*
15.00
Intact Cat License
30.00
Bylaw Enforcement Enforced Cat License
Add 5.00
Replacement Cat Tag
10.00
Vicious Dog License
400.00
Bylaw Enforcement Enforced Vicious Dog License
Add 5.00
Replacement Vicious Dog Tag
10.00
Urban Hen License
100.00
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SCHEDULE "H"
URBAN HEN LICENSE APPLICATION
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
**Recommended that owners complete a chicken education course
Applicant(s):
Mailing Address:
Civic Address:
Contact Info: ________________ ___Cell __Home ___Work /Email:_____________________
Do you own the home: Yes No
If no, a signed permission letter from owner is required (Attach)____
Number of Hens?
(Maximum is 4)
PID included? Yes No
Submitted to Alberta Agriculture? Yes No
Lot Size:
ft2
Fenced Yard? Yes No
Fence Height:
Have privacy slats been requested in chain link fence by neighbor? Yes / No If yes, which side(s):
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Provide a site plan of intended Coop location and description/photo of intended Coop including size of
Coop and Outdoor Enclosure
Coop Size:
Outdoor Enclosure Size:
Total Square Footage: _______
Application Fee ($100.00): paid by
I have read the current Animal Control Bylaw and agree with its contents.
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Signature of Applicant/Landowner
Date
Any personal information on this form is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act for the purpose of participation in the Backyard Hen Pilot Project and determining the success
of the Project. If you have any questions about the collection, use and protection of this information, please call the FOIP
Coordinator at 780-766-2269.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PRE-INSPECTION: Approved
Not Approved
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Authorized Signature
Date
POST-INSPECTION: Approved
Not Approved
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Peace Officer
Date