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"Animal Control Bylaw No. 1533, 2014" - Consolidated
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1533, 2014
(With amendments to September 4, 2025)
Consolidated for convenience only:
All persons making use of this consolidation are advised that the amendments have been
consolidated for convenience only, and that the original bylaws should be consulted for all purposes
of interpretation and application of the bylaw.
Includes Amendments:
Bylaw No. 1651
Adopted November 14, 2016
Bylaw No. 2080
Adopted August 25, 2025
Bylaw No. 2077
Adopted October 7, 2025
"Animal Control Bylaw No. 1533, 2014" - Consolidated
TABLE OF CONTENTS
........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.0.
SHORT TITLE ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.0.
REPEAL .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
3.0.
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
4.0.
POUND AND THE POUND KEEPER .................................................................................................................... 4
5.0.
IMPOUNDMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS ......................................................................................... 4
6.0.
KENNELS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.0.
DOG LICENSING ................................................................................................................................................ 5
8.0.
CONTROL OF DOGS ........................................................................................................................................... 6
9.0.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR AGGRESSIVE AND DANGEROUS DOGS ............................................................ 7
10.0.
REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF OTHER ANIMALS.................................................................................. 8
11.0.
KEEPING OF PIGEONS ....................................................................................................................................... 8
12.0.
KEEPING OF ANIMALS ....................................................................................................................................... 8
13.0.
ANIMAL PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................................................... 9
14.0.
FEEDING WILDLIFE .......................................................................................................................................... 10
15.0.
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES ............................................................................................................................. 10
16.0.
INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................................... 10
17.0.
MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................................................................................................. 11
SCHEDULE A - LICENCE AND IMPOUNDMENT FEES .................................................................................................... 12
SCHEDULE B - FINE SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................................................... 13
SCHEDULE C - ESQUIMALT LAGOON MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARY ......................................................................... 14
SCHEDULE D - WEST SHORE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES .............................................................................. 15
SCHEDULE E - COLWOOD CREEK PARK PLAYGROUND DOG LEASHED AREA ............................................................... 16
SCHEDULE F - COLWOOD CREEK PARK ........................................................................................................................ 17
SCHEDULE G - HAVENWOOD PARK ............................................................................................................................. 18
SCHEDULE H - LATORIA CREEK PARK ........................................................................................................................... 19
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CITY OF COLWOOD
BYLAW NO. 1533
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF COLWOOD TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND CONTROL OF
ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS Council may regulate, prohibit, and impose requirements in relation to animals further to sections
8(3)(k), 47, 48 and 49 of the Community Charter, including bylaw enforcement and related matters further
to sections 260 -- 275 of the Community Charter,
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the City of Colwood in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1.0.
SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Animal Control Bylaw No. 1533, 2014".
2.0.
REPEAL
The "Animal Control Bylaw" No. 1531, 2014, and all amendments thereto, are repealed upon
adoption of this Bylaw.
3.0.
DEFINITIONS
Aggressive dog means a dog that has been designated as such by the Animal Control Officer on the
basis that:
a) it has, without justifiable provocation, displayed aggressive behaviour toward a person or
domestic animal; or
b) it has, without justifiable provocation, caused a minor injury (an injury not requiring medical or
veterinary treatment) to a person or domestic animal.
c) The owner may appeal the designation to the Animal Control Review Board within 14 days of the
designation.
Animal includes Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Pigeons, Poultry, Fur Bearing Animals and Farm Animals.
Animal Control Officer means a person appointed by Council to administer and enforce this Bylaw
and includes a Contractor and a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Animal Performance means a public show, exhibition, carnival or performance in which animals are
required to entertain or perform for an audience. The use of animals for entertainment and
exhibition is accepted only where there is a standard of care and housing appropriate to the species
that ensures the welfare and well-being of the animals, and protects them from activities, including
training, that cause distress or otherwise pose a significant risk to their safety.
Assistant means a person appointed by Council to assist the Animal Control Officer or Pound Keeper.
At Large means being elsewhere than on the lands or premises of the Owner of the Animal and:
a) not on a leash; or
b) not securely tethered or contained, except where the dog is participating in a sanctioned off-
leash program or area.
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Bird Feeder means a structure, device, or container designed and intended exclusively for the
purpose of feeding wild birds, and maintained in such a manner that feed does not accumulate on
the ground or attract other wildlife.
Bite means contact with a person or domestic animal, including bruising, breaking or puncturing of
the skin, caused by the teeth of a dog.
Bylaw Enforcement Officer means a person appointed by Council as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Cat means an Animal of the species Felis domesticus over the age of four months.
City means the City of Colwood.
Chicken(s) means Poultry of the Gallus domesticus species.
Colwood Creek Park means the City park lands as shown on the map attached to this Bylaw as
Schedule "E".
Contractor means a person retained under contract by the City as a Pound Keeper to provide Pound
Keeping services or as an Animal Control Officer to administer and enforce this Bylaw.
Council means the Municipal Council of the City of Colwood.
Dangerous Dog is as defined in the Community Charter, and as amended from time to time.
Deer means a mammal of the cervidae species.
Dog Exclusion Zone means all the playing fields on the West Shore Parks and Recreation Facility
Lands.
Dog means an animal of the species canine over the age of four months.
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary means a bird sanctuary located as shown on the sketch
plan attached to this Bylaw as Schedule "C".
Educational means animals used in educational programs or presentations to inspire people to learn
about, respect, and protect animals.
Enclosure means a fence or structure of one point eight two (1.82) metres [six (6) feet] in height
forming a confined area suitable to prevent the entry of young children and suitable to confine the
Dog enclosed.
Fur Bearing Animal means any Animal kept or raised for the purposes of fur production without
limiting the generality of the foregoing includes, fox, mink, marten, nutria, skunk, chinchilla and
fisher.
Farm Animal means a domesticated Animal normally raised or kept for food, milk or as a beast of
burden and, without limiting the foregoing, includes cattle, donkeys, goats, horses, mules, oxen,
sheep, and swine but does not include Poultry.
Farm Operation means farm operation as defined in the Farm Practices (Right to Farm) Act.
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Guide Dog means a dog that is trained as a guide dog for a blind person and is certified under the
Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.
Habitually Noisy Dog means a dog that barks, cries, howls, or emits other sounds continuously for
over ten (10) minutes and has done so on more than ten (10) isolated occasions within a thirty (30)
day period, disturbing the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the
neighbourhood.
Impounded means seized, delivered, received or taken into the Pound or the custody of the Pound
Keeper.
Kennel means a parcel of land where dogs or cats are kept, trained, cared for, bred or boarded but
does not include a Pound.
Keep means to lodge, possess, have care and control of harbor, board, bring upon or feed on a
regular basis on a parcel of land.
Leash means a chain or other material of sufficient strength that does not exceed one point eight
two (1.82) metres [six (6) feet] in length and that is suitable for control of the Dog for which it is used.
License means a Licence issued for a Dog or Cat by the City for the current Licensing Year.
License Tag means a metal apparatus issued by the City for the current Licensing Year, which includes
a license number.
Licensed Dog means a Dog that is wearing, either on its collar or harness, a License Tag.
Licensing Year means that time period between January 1st and December 31st inclusive, in each
and every year.
Police Dog means a dog owned by an accredited police force and trained to assist police.
Owner means any person who Keeps an Animal.
Pigeon means a bird of the family Columbidae.
Poultry means a bird kept for the purpose of providing meat or eggs and includes chickens, domestic
fowl, ducks, geese and turkeys.
Pound means the premises designated as a Pound pursuant to s. 3.2 of this Bylaw and used to Keep
and maintain Animals pursuant to this Bylaw and includes any vehicle used by the Pound Keeper or
Animal Control Officer while carrying out their duties as the Pound Keeper or Animal Control Officer.
Pound Keeper means the Pound Keeper appointed by Council, to provide Pounding Keeping Services
at the Pound and includes a Contractor.
Service Dog means a dog that is trained to perform specific tasks to assist a person with a disability
and is certified under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.
Sterilized means in relation to an Animal one that is spayed or neutered by a veterinarian, as
evidenced by a certificate signed by that veterinarian or by an animal adoption agency.
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Under control means, in relation to handling a dog in a public space:
a) When attached to a leash held by its handler; or
b) When off-leash:
i.
the dog does not approach other users of the space without permission;
ii. the dog responds immediately to commands and remains with the handler until
released;
iii. the dog is always within the handler's sight;
iv. the dog does not chase wildlife or livestock except as permitted under law.
c) An Animal Control Officer may determine a dog is not under control if it poses a risk to public
safety.
Unlicensed Dog means a Dog which does not have affixed to a collar securely fastened about the
Dog or neck, or to a harness securely fastened about the Dogs neck, a License Tag issued under this
Bylaw or a similar bylaw of any other local government.
West Shore Parks and Recreation Facility Lands means the lands of the West Shore Parks and
Recreation Facility as shown in Schedule "D"
Wildlife means any non-domesticated mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian, whether native or
introduced, but does not include domestic animals such as dogs, cats, or livestock.
Zoning Bylaw means the "Colwood Land Use Bylaw 1989", as amended from time to time.
4.0.
POUND AND THE POUND KEEPER
4.1.
The Council authorizes:
(a)
the establishment, maintenance, operation and relocation of a Pound; and
(b)
the appointment of a Pound Keeper and Assistants.
4.2.
The Pound is established as one or more facilities designated by resolution of Council for the
impoundment of Animals pursuant to this Bylaw, within or outside the boundaries of the
City.
4.3.
The Pound Keeper may impound and detain an Animal delivered to the Pound and shall
furnish any Animal impounded with sufficient food, water and shelter.
5.0.
IMPOUNDMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS
5.1.
The Pound Keeper or Animal Control Officer may seize and impound:
(a)
any Animal which is At Large;
(b)
any Unlicensed Dog;
(c)
any Animal that is, straying or trespassing on private property;
(d)
any Dog in the Dog Exclusion Zone; or
(e)
any Farm Animal or Poultry on unfenced land that is not securely tethered or
contained.
5.2.
An impounded Animal may be released to its Owner only after the Owner has paid to the
Pound Keeper all fees referred to section 5.7.
5.3.
If an Impounded Animal is not claimed within ninety-six (96) hours of being impounded or
the fees in respect of an Impounded Animal are not paid within ninety-six (96) hours of the
Animal being impounded, the Pound Keeper may, on the expiration of this period, euthanize,
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sell or otherwise dispose of the Animal including by adopting it out or arranging for foster
care.
5.4.
The Pound Keeper, upon receiving a certificate from a veterinarian that an Impounded
Animal is suffering from an incurable infectious or contagious disease, may immediately
euthanize that Impounded Animal.
5.5.
Despite section 5.3, the Pound Keeper or Animal Control Officer is authorized to seize and,
without impounding, euthanize any Animal, that, in the opinion of the Pound Keeper, is
suffering from an injury, condition or illness that cannot be otherwise reasonably addressed.
5.6.
A person must not:
(a)
break open a Pound, or in any manner directly or indirectly aid or assist in breaking
open a Pound;
(b)
enter a Pound without the Pound Keeper's permission;
(c)
take or release an impounded Animal without the Pound Keeper's permission and
without paying all fees, associated with the Impounded Animal.
5.7.
The impoundment and maintenance fees for Animals required by this Bylaw are listed in
Schedule "A" attached to this Bylaw.
6.0.
KENNELS
6.1.
No person may operate a Kennel except as permitted by the City's Land Use Bylaw.
6.2.
No person may Keep four (4) or more Dogs, four (4) or more Cats or any combination of Dogs
or Cats greater than four (4) per dwelling unit at any one time on any parcel of land in the
City.
6.3.
The limitation in paragraph 6.2 does not apply to a Kennel, dog or cat groomer or dog or cat
daycare use where permitted on the parcel of land in accordance with the Land Use Bylaw.
6.4.
A person, who on the date of the adoption of this Bylaw Keeps four (4) or more Dogs, four
(4) or more Cats or any combination of Dogs or Cats greater than four (4) per dwelling unit
may continue to do so for the duration of the lives of those Dogs or Cats.
7.0.
DOG LICENSING
7.1.
No person shall own or Keep an Unlicensed Dog except for a Guide Dog, Service Dog or Police
Dog.
7.2.
The Owner of a Dog shall make an application to the City for a License immediately upon
becoming an Owner of the Dog or and on or before the thirty-first (1st) day of March in each
calendar year and pay to the City the Dog License fees referred to in section 7.11.
7.3.
No License Fee under section 7.2 is payable in relation to a Guide Dog, Service Dog or Police
Dog.
7.4.
If a Dog has been neutered or spayed in the previous twelve (12) months immediately
preceding the application for a License, the License Fee for that License Year is zero.
7.5.
If requested by the Pound Keeper or Animal Control Officer, the Owner of the Dog shall
provide the City with notice from a veterinarian that their Dog has been neutered or spayed.
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7.6.
No Dog License shall be issued to or in the name of any person under the age of nineteen
(19) years.
7.7.
The Owner of a Dog shall ensure that a License Tag is fastened to a collar or harness worn by
their Dog at all times.
7.8.
Where the License Tag has been lost, destroyed or mutilated, the Owner shall obtain from
the City for the remainder of the current Licensing Year a replacement License Tag, upon
producing proof of purchase of a valid Dog or License.
7.9.
If an Owner of a Licensed Dog changes their address within the City, the Owner shall
promptly notify the City of their new address.
7.10.
Any person taking up residence in the City and owning a Dog bearing a valid current License
issued by another local government should be exempted from a License Fee in the License
Year. However, such owner shall notify the City of the Owners name, address and License
number issued by another local government for the Licensing Year.
7.11.
The License fees under this Bylaw are listed in as Schedule "A" and attached to this Bylaw.
8.0.
CONTROL OF DOGS
8.1.
(a)
The Owner of a Dog must not cause or permit their Dog; to be At Large;
(b)
a person must not permit or fail to prevent their dog from harassing, harming, biting,
or attacking a person or animal;
(c)
The Owner of a Dog must not cause or permit their Dog to behave as defined in this
bylaw as a "habitually noisy dog.";
(d)
The Owner of a Dog must not cause or permit their Dog to be in the Dog Exclusion
Zone;
(e)
a person must not keep or harbour a habitually noisy dog;
(f)
a person must comply with any written order issued by the Animal Control Officer in
relation to their dog; or
(g)
a person must notify the Animal Control Officer as required under this Bylaw,
including in the event of a change in ownership, escape, or death of the dog.
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On-Leash Areas
8.2.
The Owner of a Dog must keep their Dog on a Leash within:
(a)
the Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary Area referenced in Schedule "C" of
this Bylaw;
(b)
the West Shore Parks and Recreation Facility Lands referenced in Schedule "D" of
this bylaw;
(c)
the designated area of Colwood Creek Park referenced in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw;
and
(d)
10 metres of any playground equipment in any municipal or regional park.
8.3.
The Owner of a Dog must immediately remove and dispose, in a waste container or by other
sanitary means, any fecal matter deposited by such Dog on public property or private
property other than the property of the Owner's, except if the Dog is a Guide Dog, Service
Dog or Police Dog.
9.0.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR AGGRESSIVE AND DANGEROUS DOGS
9.1.
The provisions of this section are in addition to any other regulations, prohibitions or
requirements of the Community Charter S.B.C., 2003 C. 26, in relation to Dangerous Dogs.
9.2.
The owner or handler of a dangerous dog:
a)
Must not allow the dog in public or private spaces without consent unless:
i)
it is on a non-extendable leash held by a competent person; and
ii) it is muzzled to prevent biting;
b)
Must confine the dog at all times on their property in an indoor space or secure pen
that:
i)
is at least 1.82m x 1.22m x 1.82m (as per BC SPCA minimum standards);
ii) is enclosed on all sides, top and bottom;
iii) prevents child entry and dog escape;
iv) is locked when occupied;
v) contains only the one dangerous dog;
c)
Must not allow the dog in off-leash areas;
d)
Must comply with any written Animal Control Officer order;
e)
Must post visible signage warning of a dangerous dog;
f)
Must notify the Animal Control Officer:
i)
immediately if the dog escapes or attacks;
ii) within 48 hours of change of ownership or death (with veterinary certification);
g)
A person under 19 years must not own or control a dangerous dog in public.
9.3.
The owner or handler of an aggressive dog:
a)
Must not allow the dog in public or private spaces without consent unless leashed
by a competent person;
b)
Must confine the dog indoors or in a secure yard or tethered on their property;
c)
Must not allow the dog in off-leash areas;
d)
Must comply with written Animal Control Officer orders;
e)
Must notify the Animal Control Officer:
i)
immediately if the dog escapes or attacks;
ii) within 48 hours of change of ownership or death (with veterinary certification);
f)
May apply in writing to remove the aggressive designation if:
i)
six (6) months have passed;
ii) the dog has completed behavioural training by a certified trainer;
iii) the dog is permanently identified;
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iv) the dog is no longer aggressive or threatening (with a vet or behaviourist's
written assessment);
g)
The aggressive designation may only be removed once.
9.4.
The designation of Aggressive or Dangerous Dog shall apply throughout all municipalities
within the Capital Regional District. Inter-municipal recognition of designations will be
communicated and enforced by the respective Animal Control Officers.
10.0.
REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF OTHER ANIMALS
10.1.
The Owner of any Farm Animal, Fur Bearing Animal, Poultry or rabbit shall not permit, suffer
or allow that Animal to:
(a)
stray, trespass or be At Large on a highway or other public place;
(b)
stray or trespass on private property; or
(c)
graze on unfenced land unless securely tethered or contained.
11.0.
KEEPING OF PIGEONS
11.1.
No person shall keep more than 25 pairs of Pigeons, or a total of 50 Pigeons on any parcel of
land within the City;
11.2.
No person shall use any building or enclosure for the keeping, housing or feeding of any
Pigeons unless the building or enclosure is located at least 7.5 m, from any highway and 45
m from any other parcel boundary
11.3 No person shall suffer or permit any Pigeons owned or kept by them or under their control:
(a)
to stray. feed or roost on any highway or public place; or
(b)
trespass on any private property.
12.0.
KEEPING OF ANIMALS
12.1.
Except if the Keeping of the Farm Animals is part of a Farm Operation, and permitted in
accordance with the Land Use Bylaw, no person shall keep any Farm Animals on any parcel
of land in the City.
12.2.
Except if the Keeping of Fur Bearing Animals is part of a Farm Operation, and permitted in
accordance with the Zoning Bylaw, no person shall keep Fur Bearing Animals on a parcel of
land in the City.
12.3.
An owner shall ensure their animal is provided with:
(a)
clean potable drinking water and food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for
healthy growth and the maintenance of healthy body weight;
(b)
food and water receptacles kept clean and disinfected and located so as to avoid
contamination by excreta;
(c)
the opportunity for regular exercise sufficient to maintain good health, including
daily opportunities to be free of a confined area and exercised regularly under
appropriate control; and
(d)
necessary veterinary care when such animal exhibits signs of pain, injury, illness or
suffering.
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12.4.
An owner shall not keep an animal which normally resides outdoors, or which is kept
outdoors for extended periods of time, unless such animal is provided with an outdoor
shelter which:
(a)
has a total area that is at least twice the length of the animal in all directions and
that also allows the animal to turn around freely and adopt normal resting
postures;
(b)
ensures protection from heat, cold and dampness that is appropriate to the weight
and type of protective outer coat of such animal;
(c)
provides sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays of the sun at all
times; and
(d)
is regularly cleaned and sanitized, and removed of excreta daily.
12.5.
No person may cause an animal to be hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object where a
choke collar or choke chain forms part of the securing apparatus, or where a rope or cord is
tied directly around the animal's neck.
12.6.
No person shall keep any animal hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object as the primary
means of confinement for an extended period of time.
12.7.
No person may cause an animal to be confined in an enclosed space or vehicle, including a
car, without adequate ventilation. Such enclosed space or vehicle (if stationary) shall be in
an area providing sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays of sun at all
times.
12.8.
No person may transport an animal in a vehicle outside the passenger compartment or in
an uncovered passenger compartment unless it is adequately confined or unless it is
secured in a body harness or other manner of fastening which is adequate to prevent it
from falling off the vehicle or otherwise injuring itself.
13.0.
ANIMAL PERFORMANCE
13.1.
A person must not operate or carry on a public show, exhibition, carnival or performance in
which animals are required to perform tricks, fight or otherwise participate for the
amusement or entertainment of an audience.
13.2.
Despite subsection 13.1, a person may operate or carry on:
(a)
an exhibition or performance involving horses or in which individuals ride horses or
ponies;
(b)
an exhibition involving dogs;
(c)
a display or showing of animals in an agricultural fair, pet show, or educational
presentation; or
(d)
an event that is conducted in accordance with a permit issued through the Special
Event Application Process;
if the person does not use or treat any animal in an inhumane manner for profit or
advantage.
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14.0.
FEEDING WILDLIFE
14.1.
Except for the responsible use of bird feeders, no person shall feed or leave food, food waste,
or any other material that is or is likely to be attractive to wildlife on any land or premises,
whether public or private.
14.2
For the purposes of this section, the use of bird feeders is only permitted if they are
maintained in a manner that does not result in the accumulation of food on the ground or
otherwise attract wildlife other than birds. A person who contravenes this section commits
an offence and is liable, upon summary conviction, to the penalties established under the
City's Bylaw Enforcement and Ticketing provisions, or a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both.
14.3
This section does not apply to a Conservation Officer, Peace Officer, or Bylaw Enforcement
Officer acting in the performance of their duties, or to a person acting under the direction,
or with the permission of a Conservation Officer, or under provincial permit.
15.0.
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
15.1.
With respect to a prosecution in accordance with the Offence Act,
a.
the maximum fine for all offences under this Bylaw is Ten Thousand ($10,000.00)
Dollars;
b.
the minimum fine for a "Dangerous Dog" related offence that results in injury to a
human or another Animal is a fine of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars.
c.
the minimum fine for a "Dangerous Dog" related offence that does not result in
injury to a human or another Animal is a fine of:
i.
Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for a first contravention,
ii. Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars for a second contravention, or
iii. One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars for a third or subsequent contravention.
(d)
the minimum fine for any other offence is:
i.
the fine outlined in Schedule "B" for a first contravention, and
ii. double the fine outlined in Schedule "B" for a second or subsequent
contravention.
15.2.
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, or the City of Colwood's "Municipal Ticket
Information Bylaw No. 761, 2004", and amendments thereto, any person who violates any
of the provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in
contravention of this Bylaw, or who refuses, or omits or neglects to fulfill, observe, carryout
or perform any duty or obligation imposed by this Bylaw shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars.
16.0.
INSPECTION
16.1.
The Pound Keeper or Animal Control Officer may enter on or into any property in accordance
with the Community Charter and this Bylaw.
16.2.
The Council authorizes any Contractor to enter on or into property in accordance with the
Community Charter and this Bylaw.
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17.0.
MISCELLANEOUS
17.1.
This Bylaw comes into force on the date of its adoption.
17.2.
A Dog that is validly Licensed under "Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw, 1990",
(Bylaw No. 160), at the time when this Bylaw comes into effect is considered to be validly
Licensed under this Bylaw until that License expires.
17.3.
All schedules of this Bylaw which are attached hereto and form a part of this Bylaw.
17.4.
If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be
invalid by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of the Bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 27th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 27th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS 27th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014.
ADOPTED BY THE MUNIPIAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLWOOD THIS 10 th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2014.
MAYOR
CORPORATE OFFICER
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SCHEDULE A - LICENCE AND IMPOUNDMENT FEES
LICENCE FEES
1. A $5.00 discount of the annual Licence Fee in the table below shall be granted to Owners
that purchase a licence prior to December 31st for the next Licensing Year.
1.1.
Classifications
Annual Licence Fee
Annual Licence Fee After March 1st
Sterilized male or female dog (veterinarian
certificate required)
$40.00
$60.00
After March 1st a $20 later fee is added
$20.00
Unsterilized male or female dog
$60.00
$80.00
After March 1st a $10 later fee is added
Dangerous Dog
$100.00
$120.00
Aggressive Dog
$75.00
$95.00
Replacement Tags
$5.00
IMPOUNDMENT FEES
An Owner may claim a Dog impounded pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw on application to
the Pound Keeper and on payment of the applicable Licence Fee if the Dog is unlicensed and the
following fees:
1. $75.00 for the first impoundment;
2. $100.00 for a second impoundment;
3. $150.00 for a third or subsequent impoundment; and
4. $25.00 kennel maintenance fee per day or part thereof.
An Owner may claim a Cat impounded pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw on application to
the Pound Keeper and on payment of the applicable fees:
1. $25 for impoundment; and
2. $15.00 for kennel maintenance fee per day or part thereof.
IMPOUNDMENT FEES FOR ANIMALS
An Owner may claim an impounded Animal, other than a Dog or Cat on application to the Pound
Keeper and on payment of, $50.00 for the impoundment and $15.00 for each day of maintenance.
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SCHEDULE B - FINE SCHEDULE
Description of an Offence
Section #
Fine Amount
Breaking open a Pound
5.6(a)
500.00
Unlawful entry into a Pound
5.6(b)
100.00
Release of Impounded Animal
5.6(c)
500.00
Unlawful Kennel
6.1
500.00
Keeping more than 4 Dogs/Cats
6.2
100.00
Keeping Unlicensed Dog
7.1
100.00
Fail to display License Tag
7.7
50.00
Fail to replace License Tag
7.8
50.00
Fail to advise of change of address
7.9
25.00
Dog At Large
8.1(a)
100.00
Dog Attack
8.1(b)
250.00
Dog barking excessively
8.1(c)
100.00
Dog in Dog Exclusion Zone
8.1(d)
50.00
Dog off Leash in Sanctuary
8.2(a)
75.00
Dog off Leash on Recreation Lands
8.2(b)
75.00
Dog off Leash in Play Area
8.2(c)
75.00
Dog off Leash within 10 meters of Play
Area
8.2(d)
75.00
Fail to remove Dog feces
8.3
100.00
Dangerous Dog improperly in a public
place
9.2(a)
500.00
Dangerous Dog on private land
9.2(b)
500.00
Dangerous Dog not in building or
Enclosure
9.2(c)
500.00
Dangerous Dog Attack
9.2(d)
500.00
Fail to erect Dangerous Dog sign
9.3(a)
250.00
Fail to advise of Dangerous Dog's new
owner
9.3(b)
100.00
Fail to advise of death of Dangerous Dog
9.3(c)
50.00
Fail to advise of Dangerous Dog attack
9.3(d)
750.00
Deface or remove Dangerous Dog sign
9.4
100.00
Animal At Large
10.1(a)
100.00
Animal Trespass
10.1(b)
100.00
Animal unlawful grazing
10.1(c)
100.00
Fail to provide water or food
12.3(a)
250.00
Fail to clean food and water bowls
12.3(b)
250.00
Fail to provide exercise
12.3(c)
250.00
Fail to provide necessary veterinary care
12.3(d)
250.00
Fail to provide outdoor shelter
12.4
250.00
Hitch or tie animal using a choke collar
12.5
250.00
Hitch or tie animal to a fixed object
12.6
250.00
Keep animal in an hot enclosure
12.7
250.00
Fail to secure animal
12.8
250.00
Allow animal performance
13.1
250.00
Feed the deer
15.1
200.00
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SCHEDULE C - ESQUIMALT LAGOON MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARY
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SCHEDULE D - WEST SHORE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
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SCHEDULE E - COLWOOD CREEK PARK PLAYGROUND DOG LEASHED AREA
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SCHEDULE F - COLWOOD CREEK PARK
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SCHEDULE G - HAVENWOOD PARK
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SCHEDULE H - LATORIA CREEK PARK