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Document: 83539
THE DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER
DOG TAX AND REGULATION BYLAW
BYLAW 5981
Effective Date - July 11, 1988
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
This is a consolidation of the bylaws below. The amending bylaws have been combined with
the original bylaw for convenience only. This consolidation is not a legal document. Certified
copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and applications of the
bylaw on this subject.
Original Bylaw
Date of Adoption
Bylaw 5981
July 11, 1988
Amending Bylaw
Date of Adoption
Bylaw 6354
May 27, 1992
Bylaw 6426
January 27, 1992
Bylaw 6448
September 28, 1992
Bylaw 6498
December 14, 1992
Bylaw 6671
July 25, 1994
Bylaw 6791
August 28, 1995
Bylaw 6812
December 18, 1995
Bylaw 6822
December 18, 1995
Bylaw 6906
April 14, 1997
Bylaw 6976
October 20, 1997
Bylaw 7024
May 4, 1998
Bylaw 7053
January 4, 1999
Bylaw 7295
December 17, 2001
Bylaw 7299
January 14, 2002
Bylaw 7425
December 8, 2003
Bylaw 7519
December 20, 2004
Bylaw 7546
April 11, 2005
Bylaw 7529
May 2, 2005
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Bylaw 7578
December 12, 2005
Bylaw 7534
May 29, 2006
Bylaw 7595
November 27, 2006
Bylaw 7656
April 16, 2007
Bylaw 7731
August 25, 2008
Bylaw 7759
December 15, 2008
Bylaw 7795
Bylaw 7960
September 28, 2009
December 12, 2012
Bylaw 8559
May 30, 2022
The bylaw numbers in the margin of this consolidation refer to the bylaws that amended the
principal bylaw (Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw - Bylaw 5981). The number of any amending
bylaw that has been repealed is not referred to in this consolidation.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER
BYLAW 5981
A bylaw to provide for the control and licensing of dogs within the District of North Vancouver
The Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver enacts the following:
Title
1.
This bylaw may be cited as the "DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER DOG TAX AND
REGULATION BYLAW, 1988".
Establishment of Bylaw
1.1
Council hereby establishes this bylaw to provide the service of animal control and dog licensing.
(7299)
Definitions
2.
In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Abandon" means to leave an animal unsupervised in a park or public place.
(7546)
"Aggressive Dog" means any dog which has, without provocation, attacked, bitten, or harassed or
pursued in a hostile fashion a person or domestic animal.
(6448 7595)
"Animal" means a mammal, bird and reptile and does not include man.
(6671)
"Animal Shelter" means the facility or facilities or any enclosures operated by the District of North
Vancouver for the care and containment of domestic animals.
(7578)
"Animal Shelter Administrator" means the person appointed by the District whose duties include
enforcing and carrying out the provisions of this Bylaw and shall include Animal Welfare Officer and
Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
(7578)
"Animal Welfare Officer" means the person(s) appointed by the District whose duties include
enforcing and carrying out the provisions of this Bylaw.
(7578)
"Assistance dog" means a dog trained, or in training, as a practical companion for the disabled
whilst acting in that capacity.
"At large", when used with reference to a dog means being elsewhere than on the premises of its
owner and not secured on a leash by a competent person.
(7578 7595)
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"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means the person(s) appointed by the District whose duties include
enforcing and carrying out the provisions of this Bylaw.
(7578)
"Client Dog" means a dog that a Dog Walking Business or a Commercial Dog Walker walks for a
fee.
(7534)
"Commercial Dog Walker" means a person who owns or is employed by a Dog Walking Business,
who walks Client Dogs, and who has a valid Commercial Dog Walker Permit issued under section
8.1 of this Bylaw.
(7534)
"Commercial Dog Walker Permit" means a commercial dog walker permit issued under this
Bylaw.
(7534)
"Collector" means the Collector of The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver.
"District" means The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver.
"Dog" means an animal of the canine species over the age of three (3) months.
(7546 7578 7595)
"Dog Walking Business" means a business that provides a service of walking dogs for a fee.
(7534)
"Domestic animal" means an animal that is tame or kept, or that has been or is being sufficiently
tamed or kept, to serve some purpose for people.
(7595)
"Impounded" means seized, delivered, received or taken into the Animal Shelter, or in the custody
of the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate.
(*7528 7529 7578)
"Licence" means a licence for a dog issued by the District.
(7578 7595)
"Magistrate" means and includes any judge of the Provincial Court, Police Magistrate, Stipendiary
Magistrate, or Justice of the Peace having jurisdiction within the District.
"Manager" means the District of North Vancouver Manager of Parks & Environment Services or
his designate.
(7534)
"Medical Treatment" means the treatment of any injury, disease, or sickness and includes, but is not
limited to, spaying, neutering, de-worming, tattooing and treatment for fleas.
(7595)
"Muzzled" means having a humane device placed over the mouth of a dog which prevents the dog
from biting a person or animal.
(7595)
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"Own" includes the ownership, custody, control, possession or harbouring of any dog within the
District.
(7595)
"Owner" includes any person who owns, has in his custody or under his control, or harbours any
dog within the District.
(7595)
"Park" means and includes a public park, playground, beach, wading pool and other public
recreational places or facilities under the care, custody and jurisdiction of The Corporation of the
District of North Vancouver.
"Park Ranger" means the person(s) appointed by the District whose duties include enforcing and
carrying out the provisions of this Bylaw.
(7534)
"Police Service Dog" means a dog in service to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ("RCMP") and
in the care of an RCMP officer, including dogs in training and in the imprinting program.
(7595)
"Premise" means the place or address of the owner referred to in any application for a licence.
(7578 7595)
"Under Control" means, in respect of any dog, leashed or unleashed, that the dog:
a)
immediately returns when called by the person who owns or has care and control
of the dog; and
b)
is not annoying, harassing or attacking any person, wildlife or other animal.
(7534)
"Unlicenced dog" means any dog for which the licence fee for the current year has not been paid, or
any dog which is not wearing a licence tag for the current year.
(7578 7595)
"Veterinarian" means a veterinarian qualified to practice veterinary medicine in Canada.
(6448 7595)
Annual Licence
3.1
The owner of a dog which is older than three (3) months must obtain an annual licence for such dog
by submitting to the Collector:
(a)
an application stating the name, breed, colour, and gender of the dog;
(b)
a certificate by a veterinarian certifying that the dog has been spayed or neutered, where
applying for a licence for a spayed or neutered dog; and
(c)
the annual license fee prescribed in Schedule "E" of the District of North Vancouver Fees
and Charges Bylaw 6481 which is payable on or before January 31st of each year."
(7795 7960)
3.2
A dog license is valid for the current calendar year and expires on December 31.
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3.3
The requirement to obtain a license under section 3.1 of this bylaw does not apply to police service
dogs or assistance dogs.
3.4
In order to obtain an annual license with respect to an aggressive dog, the owner must, in addition
to the requirements of section 3.1, provide:
(a)
proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with respect to the dog to be
licensed; and
(b)
a certificate from a veterinarian certifying that the dog has been spayed or neutered.
(7425 7578 7595)
4.
Where an owner has a valid licence issued by another municipality or the City of Vancouver, upon
surrender of such licence to the Collector and payment of the fee contained in Schedule "E" of the
District of North Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481, he/she shall receive a replacement
licence for the current year."
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5.
Every owner shall pay to the Collector an annual licence fee as contained in Schedule "E" of the
District of North Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481, except that in the case of an
Assistance Dog, a licence shall be issued without charge:"
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6.
A replacement licence tag may be obtained from the Collector upon payment of the fee contained
in Schedule "E" of the District of North Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481."
(6498 7295 7425 *7528 7529 7795 7960)
Duties of Collector
7.
Upon payment of the annual licence fee as herein provided, the Collector shall issue to the owner a
numbered licence tag stamped for the current year, and the said owner shall ensure that such tag,
during its currency, is worn continuously by the dog so licenced.
The Collector shall maintain a record of all licences issued under this Bylaw, showing the names
and addresses of the owners, the dates of the issuance of the licence, the description and licence
number of the dogs licenced, and the licence fees paid.
Offences
8.
It shall be an offence under this Bylaw:
(a)
to own any dog for which a licence has not been issued for the current year;
(b)
to own any dog which is not wearing a licence tag for the current year;
(c)
for an owner or other person having care and control of a dog to permit the dog to be on a
street or any other public place unless:
(i)
the dog is under the immediate control of the person by means of a leash that is not
more than 2.5 metres long; or
(ii)
the dog is permitted to be off leash in accordance with Schedule A of this bylaw.
(7595)
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(d)
for any person to remove from any dog found to be at large the licence tag for the current
year;
(e)
for any person to own a diseased dog, unless the dog is securely fastened in such place,
and in such manner, that it does not endanger the safety of any person or other animal;
(6448 7595)
(f)
for an occupier or owner of any premises to permit, suffer or allow more than three dogs to
be kept or harboured on such premises without first having applied for, and obtained, a
business licence for a veterinarian, pet care establishment or animal shelter;
(6791 7529)
(g)
for any owner of any dog, other than an assistance dog, to take any dog into a park except
as permitted under Schedule A, attached hereto;
(7595)
(h)
for any owner to fail to immediately remove and dispose in a waste container or by other
sanitary means, any excrement deposited by such dog on any place off the owner's
property;
(i)
for any person to abandon an animal.
(7546)
(j)
for an owner of a dog to fail to ensure that such dog does not:
i)
bite a person, whether on the property of the owner or not;
ii)
injure a person, whether on the property of the owner or not;
iii)
aggressively harass or chase a person; or
iv)
bite a domestic animal.
(7595)
Requirement to Hold a Commercial Dog Walker Permit
8.1
A person must not walk a dog in exchange for a fee within the District, except in accordance with
the requirements of this bylaw.
(7534)
8.2
A person who walks a dog in exchange for a fee must hold a valid Commercial Dog Walker
Permit.
(7534)
Application Requirements for a Commercial Dog Walker Permit
8.3
The Manager may issue a Commercial Dog Walker Permit, in the form prescribed in Schedule D
of this bylaw, to a Dog Walking Business, upon receipt of the following:
(a)
proof that the applicant Dog Walking Business has a valid business license issued by
the District;
(b)
proof that the applicant Dog Walking Business has and maintains comprehensive
general liability insurance, in accordance with subsection 8.13(c);
(c)
a completed application in the form prescribed in Schedule C of this Bylaw, including the
full name of each Commercial Dog Walker who will walk Client Dogs on behalf of the
Dog Walking Business;
(d)
proof that each Commercial Dog Walker is at least 18 years of age;
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(e)
payment of the Annual Park Use Permit fee as prescribed in Schedule "E" of the District
of North Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481; and,
(7795 7960)
(f)
payment of the Commercial Dog Walker Permit fee as prescribed in Schedule "E" of the
District of North Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481
(7534 7795 7960)
8.4
Upon receipt of the items set out in section 8.3, the Manager may issue the Commercial Dog
Walker Permit to the applicant together with an official copy of such permit for each Commercial
Dog Walker identified in subsection (c) of section 8.3.
(7534)
Conditions that Apply to Commercial Dog Walker Permits
8.5
The following conditions apply to Commercial Dog Walker Permits:
(a)
A Commercial Dog Walker Permit ceases to be valid when: the Dog Walking Business
holding the permit ceases to hold a valid business licence;
(7656)
(b)
A Commercial Dog Walker Permit is valid only for the calendar year in which it is issued;
(c)
The Manager shall assign a registration number to each Commercial Dog Walker Permit;
and
(d)
A Commercial Dog Walker Permit is only valid while walking dogs for the Dog Walking
Business named in the permit.
(7534)
Fees
8.6
Each Dog Walking Business must:
(a)
obtain an Annual Park Use Permit and Commercial Dog Walker Permit; and
(b)
pay the applicable permit fees as prescribed in Schedule "E" of the District of North
Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481."
(7534 7795 7960)
8.7
The Annual Park Use Permit fee must be paid at the time of application and annually thereafter
and is not refundable.
(7534)
8.8
The Annual Park Use Permit fee will be reduced by 50% for the year 2006 only.
(7534)
8.9
The maximum number of Annual Park Use Permits to be issued by the District each year is 40
with preference given to Commercial Dog Walking businesses located in the District of North
Vancouver.
(7534)
Suspension or Cancellation of Commercial Dog Walker Permit
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8.10 The Manager may suspend or cancel a Commercial Dog Walker Permit, after having given the
holder of the Commercial Dog Walker Permit the opportunity to be heard, where the holder of the
permit or any Commercial Dog Walker employed by the holder has breached this bylaw. (7534)
8.11
The Manager shall notify the holder of a Commercial Dog Walker Permit that the permit has been
suspended or cancelled by sending written notification to the person at the address contained on
the application for the Commercial Dog Walker Permit.
(7534)
Commercial Dog Walker Regulations
8.12
Every Commercial Dog Walker and Dog Walking Business must comply with the following terms
and conditions of a Commercial Dog Walker Permit issued under section 8.4 of this Bylaw:
(a)
Only the Commercial Dog Walker named on the Commercial Dog Walker Permit may use
it, and only while employed by the Dog Walking Business that applied for the Commercial
Dog Walker Permit;
(b)
At all times when walking Client Dogs, the Commercial Dog Walker must wear:
(i)
his or her Commercial Dog Walker Permit such that it is visible to the public; and
(ii)
a vest bearing the name of the Dog Walking Business on the upper half of both
the front and back of the vest. The upper half of the vest must be of a bright
colour and a design approved by the Manager. Alternatives to a vest may be
approved by the Manager provided that the name of the Dog Walking Business is
clearly displayed at all times;
(c)
Every dog walked by a Commercial Dog Walker must wear a dog tag which is at least 5
centimetres in diameter and in a colour designated by the Manager for that calendar year;
(d)
A Commercial Dog Walker may walk up to a maximum of six dogs at one time;
(e)
Where a Commercial Dog Walker is walking a dog which he or she has never walked
before, the walker must keep such Client Dog on a leash at all times;
(f)
Every Commercial Dog Walker must:
(i)
walk Client Dogs only in the parks or public trails listed in Section E of Schedule
A of this Bylaw during the posted park or trail operating hours, except that on
weekends Commercial Dog Walkers may only walk a maximum of three dogs;
(ii)
keep all Client Dogs under control at all times;
(iii)
keep all Client Dogs on a leash for the first 50 metres from any park or trail
entrance and exit;
(iv)
not permit Client Dogs to jump on people or chase or accost other animals;
(v)
not walk their Client Dogs within 200 meters of another Commercial Dog Walker
while both Commercial Dog Walkers are walking in the same direction unless the
total number of dogs is not greater than the maximum permitted for any one
Commercial Dog Walker;
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(vi)
carry a leash and have a collar for each Client Dog he or she is walking;
(vii)
immediately remove and carry, for later disposal, any dog excrement left by a
Client Dog;
(viii)
read and be familiar with the history, as provided in subsection 8.13(a), of each
Client Dog he or she walks, including any history of aggressive behaviour; and
(ix)
leash all Client Dogs immediately upon becoming aware that he or she is
approaching any horse.
(7534)
Dog Walking Business Regulations
8.13
Every Dog Walking Business must:
(a)
obtain the behavioural history of each Client Dog before it is walked by any Commercial
Dog Walker employed by the Dog Walking Business;
(b)
maintain a valid business license issued by the District;
(c)
maintain at all times comprehensive general liability insurance, naming the District as an
additional insured, in an amount not less than two million dollars, for loss or damage
arising from death, personal injury, or property damage arising directly or indirectly from
the use of any park or public place in the District by the Dog Walking Business; and
(d)
provide to the Manager, upon request, proof of its current business license and
insurance.
(e)
not permit more than four of its Commercial Dog Walkers to be engaged in walking Client
Dogs at any one time.
(7534)
Aggressive Dogs
8A.
The owner of an aggressive dog must:
(i)
ensure that such dog is on a leash and muzzled at all times when it is on any public street
or in any public place, or any other place that is not owned or controlled by that owner;
(ii)
ensure that such dog has been spayed or neutered and provide proof by means of a
certificate from a veterinarian upon request by the Animal Shelter Administrator;
(iii)
ensure that such dog is securely confined on premises owned or controlled by the dog
owner, either indoors or in an enclosed pen or other structure capable of preventing the
entry of any unauthorized person and adequately constructed so as to prevent the dog from
escaping or from biting a domestic animal or person;
(iv)
where the dog is confined to an enclosed pen, post a sign on the pen which indicates in
both writing and symbol that there is an aggressive dog on the property;
(v)
not be under the age of nineteen (19) years; and
(vi)
keep and maintain liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with respect to the dog.
(7595)
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Prohibition of Cruelty to Animals
9.
A.
No person may keep any animal unless the animal is provided with:
(a)
clean potable drinking water at all times, and suitable food of sufficient quantity and
quality to allow for normal growth and the maintenance of normal body weight;
(b)
food and water receptacles kept clean and disinfected, and located so as to avoid
contamination by excreta;
(c)
the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good health, including
the opportunity to be unfettered from a fixed area and exercised regularly under
appropriate control;
(6812)
(d)
necessary veterinary medical care when the animal exhibits signs of pain or
suffering.
B.
The owner of an animal that is confined to any type of enclosure, whether indoors or
outdoors, including an outdoor pen or a pet crate, must ensure that the enclosure:
(a)
provides protection from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate to the animal's
weight and type of coat;
(b)
provides sufficient space to allow the animal to turn about freely and to easily
stand, sit and lie in a normal position;
(c)
has dimensions that are at least:
Length: one and one-half times the length of the animal;
Width: equal to the animal's length; and
Height: equal to the animal's height, measured from the floor to the highest
point of the animal when standing in a normal position, plus 10%;
(d)
provides sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays of the sun at all
times;
(e)
provides adequate air ventilation; and
(f)
is regularly cleaned and sanitized and all excreta removed at least once per day.
(7595)
C.
No person may cause an animal to be hitched, tied or fastened by any rope, chain or cord
that is directly tied around the animal's neck on to a choke collar.
D.
No person may cause an animal to be confined in an enclosed space, including a car,
without adequate ventilation.
E.
No person may transport an animal in a vehicle outside the 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.
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Diseased Dogs
10.
When a complaint is made to the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate that a dog is
suffering from an incurable disease as a result of which the dog is suffering pain or debilitation, he
shall investigate the same, and if a veterinary examination demonstrates the dog will be suffering if
untreated, he shall order the owner to have the dog treated or destroyed. If an owner fails to
comply with the said order, the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate may seize such dog
and impound the same, and after 96 hours of such impounding he may destroy such dog.
(7578)
Seizure and Impounding
11.
The Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate or any Police Constable may seize any dog
found in the District:
(a)
at large, or unlawfully on a highway;
(b)
on any school lands or school building administered by the Board of School Trustees for
School District #44 (North Vancouver);
(c)
elsewhere than on the premises of the owner and not wearing a licence tag as herein
provided;
and such Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate or Police Constable shall forthwith, after
making such seizure, deliver such dog to the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate to be
impounded, and it shall be the duty of such Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate to receive
such dog and retain the same for a period of 96 hours unless it be sooner reclaimed as hereinafter
provided.
(7578 7595)
11.1
The Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate, where he has reason to believe that a dog, for
which the licence fee for the current year has not been paid or which is not wearing a licence tag as
herein provided or which has been seen running at large contrary to the provisions of this Bylaw,
has taken refuge on any premises, may seize such dog and may request the occupant of such
premises to satisfy him that such licence fee has been paid and that the dog is wearing a licence
tag, or to deliver such dog to him for impounding.
(7578)
11.2
The Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate may enter, at all reasonable times, upon any
property subject to the provisions of this Bylaw to ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw are
being observed.
(7578)
11.3
During the period of its detention in the Animal Shelter, every impounded dog shall be supplied with
a sufficient quantity of food and water, and if such dog is not claimed within 96 hours of its being
impounded, it shall be the duty of the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate to offer to sell
the same by auction or private sale and to pay the proceeds of such sale to the Collector.
(7299 7578)
11.4
Subject to the provisions of this Bylaw, the owner of any impounded dog may reclaim the same
on application to the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate, and on proof of ownership
and proof of payment of the license fee for the current year, and the payment of the impound and
maintenance fees contained in Schedule "E" of the District of North Vancouver Fees and Charges
Bylaw 6481.
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11.5
It shall be the duty of the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate to keep a written record in
which he shall enter the date and hour of impounding, a description of the dog, the name of the
person from whom received, and the manner in which such dog is disposed of. Such record shall
be open to inspection by the Collector and any other person authorized by him to inspect the same.
(7578)
11.6
Any person who takes or rescues any dog, or attempts to take or rescue any dog, lawfully in the
custody of the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate or other person under the provisions of
this bylaw, shall be guilty of an offence under this Bylaw.
(7578)
Obstruction
11.7
A person must not interfere with, delay, obstruct or impede a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or
designate or other person lawfully authorized to enforce this bylaw in the performance of duties
under this bylaw.
(8559)
Surrender / Sales fees
12.
(a)
Any animal which has been impounded or surrendered to the Animal Shelter and remains
unclaimed after 96 hours becomes the property of the District and the District may make all
decisions with respect to such animal, including whether the animal should undergo any
medical treatment;
(b)
Despite section 11 of this bylaw, where, in the opinion of the Shelter Administrator, an
impounded or surrendered animal is suffering from injury, disease, sickness, or other cause
from which it is unlikely to recover and euthanizing the animal would be humane, the
Shelter Administrator may arrange for the animal to be humanely euthanized;
(c)
In the event that an owner wishes to claim an animal which has undergone medical
treatment while at the Animal Shelter, the owner must pay the costs of such medical
treatment in addition to any other applicable fees under this bylaw before the animal may
be released to the owner;
(d)
The Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate may, at his or her sole discretion,
accept ownership of a cat or dog that is voluntarily surrendered by its owner, upon
payment of the applicable fee contained in Schedule "E" of the District of North
Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481;
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(e)
The Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate may sell any dog that has been
impounded under this Bylaw and not claimed within 96 hours, or any dog, or cat that has
been surrendered to the District, for a fee, as contained in Schedule "E" of the District of
North Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481
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Notice of Offence
13.
Where the Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate or any Police Constable is authorized to
seize any dog by virtue of Sections 10 and 11 of this Bylaw, he may deliver to the owner of such
dog a "Notice of Offence".
(7578)
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The "Notice of Offence" issued to the owner of a dog under Sections 10 and 11 shall inform the
owner of the offence alleged to have been committed.
The Animal Shelter Administrator or his designate, or any Police Constable, is hereby appointed
and authorized to sign "Notice of Offence" issued in accordance with Sections 10 and 11 of this
bylaw, in respect of any offence under this bylaw and to deliver the same to the person charged
with an offence under this bylaw.
(7578)
Enforcement
Designation
14.1
This Bylaw is designated pursuant to section 264 of the Community Charter as a Bylaw that may
be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed.
14.2
Animal Welfare Officers, Bylaw Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers and members of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police are designated to enforce this Bylaw pursuant to section 264 (1)(b) of
the Community Charter.
(7534)
14.3
Pursuant to Section 264 (1)(c) of the Community Charter, the words or expressions set forth
below in Column 1 of this Bylaw designate the offence committed under the Bylaw section
numbers appearing in column 2 opposite the respective words or expressions.
14.4
Pursuant to Section 265 (1)(a) of the Community Charter, the fine amount set forth in Column 3 of
the Bylaw is the fine amount that corresponds to the section number and words or expressions
set out in Column 1 and 2 opposite the fine amount.
(7578)
Designated Expression
Section
Fine
Fail to licence dog
8(a)
$150.00
Fail to display licence
8(b)
$50.00
Dog at large
8(c)
$100.00
Unlawful removal of licence
8(d)
$50.00
Unsafe keeping of diseased dog
8(e)
$100.00
Keeping more than three dogs
8(f)
$100.00
Dog in park
8(g)
$50.00
Leaving excrement
8(h)
$100.00
Abandon animal
8(i)
$200.00
Fail to ensure dog does not bite a person
8(j)(i)
$300.00
Fail to ensure dog does not injure a person
8(j)(ii)
$200.00
Fail to ensure dog does not harass or
chase a person in a hostile fashion
8(j)(iii)
$200.00
Fail to ensure dog does not bite a domestic
animal
8(j)(iv)
$200.00
Fail to leash or muzzle aggressive dog in
public place
8A(i)
First offence:
$250.00
Second offence: $350.00
Third and subsequent
offences:
$500.00
Fail to spay or neuter aggressive dog
8A(ii)
$200.00
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Fail to securely confine aggressive dog
8A(iii)
First offence:
$250.00
Second offence: $350.00
Third and subsequent
offences:
$500.00
Fail to post sign indicating aggressive dog
8A(iv)
$100.00
Owner of aggressive dog being under 19
years of age
8A(v)
$200.00
Fail to have liability insurance for
aggressive dog
8A(vi)
$200.00
Fail to have commercial dog walker permit
8.2
$300.00
Fail to have valid business licence
8.3(a)
$300.00
Failure to display commercial dog walker
permit
8.12(b)(i)
$100.00
Failure of commercial dog walker to wear
vest
8.12(b)(ii)
$200.00
Client dog with no coloured dog tag
8.12(c)
$50.00
More than 6 dogs in park or on trail
8.12(d)
$200.00
Walking dogs in restricted locations or
times
8.12(f)(i)
$200.00
Failure to keep client dog under control
8.12(f)(ii)
$200.00
Dog off leash near park or trail entrance or
exit
8.12(f)(iii)
$200.00
Walking within 200 meters of other
commercial dog walker
8.12(f)(v)
$50.00
Fail to carry leash
8.12(f)(vi)
$50.00
Dog(s) not on leash when approaching
horse
8.12(f)(ix)
$50.00
Fail to provide water
9A(a)
$100.00
Fail to clean food and water receptacles
9A(b)
$100.00
Fail to provide exercise
9A(c)
$100.00
Fail to provide medical care
9A(d)
$100.00
Fail to provide adequate shelter
9B
$100.00
Use of choke collar
9C
$100.00
Inadequate ventilation
9D
$100.00
Improper transport
9E
$100.00
Unlawful rescue
11.6
$200.00
Obstruction
11.7
$200.00
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Offences and Penalties
15.
(a)
A person who:
i.
contravenes a provision of this bylaw;
ii.
causes, consents to, allows or permits an act or thing to be done contrary to this
bylaw;
iii.
neglects or refrains from doing anything required by a provision of this bylaw; or
iv.
fails to comply with any order, direction or notice given under this bylaw,
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commits an offence and is subject to the penalties imposed by this bylaw and the Offence
Act.
(b)
Each instance that a contravention of a provision of this bylaw occurs and each day that
a contravention occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offence.
(c)
A person found guilty of an offence under this bylaw is subject to a fine of not less than
$1,000.00 and not more than $50,000.00 for every instance that an offence occurs or
each day that it occurs or continues, plus the costs of prosecution.
(8559)
Severability
16.
The provision hereof are severable, and if any of them should be found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable at law or at equity, the remaining provisions will not be
effected thereby.
Repeal
17.
The District of North Vancouver Dog Tax and Pound Bylaw, 1963 (Bylaw 3039), and amendments
thereto, are repealed.
Amended by: 6354 6426 6448 6498 6671 6791 6812 6822 6906 6976 7024 7053 7295 7299 7425
7519 7546 7529 7578 7534 7595 7656
7731 7759 7795 8559
*7528 A bylaw to amend the "District of North Vancouver Zoning Bylaw, 1965: (Bylaw 3210) (Text
Amendments - to permit the boarding of animals) Adopted May 2, 2005
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Schedule A to Bylaw 5981
(as amended by Bylaws 7024 7578 7534 7595)
DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER
PARKS DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO DOGS IN MUNICIPAL PARKS & RECREATION AREAS
Note: Assistance Dogs Are Not Subject To The Following Regulations;
Dogs ARE ALLOWED throughout North Vancouver on all thoroughfares and in certain parks, provided they
are on leash or, in some cases, off leash, if under control of a competent person.
Dogs ARE PROHIBITED on playgrounds, picnic areas, playing fields, beaches, fitness circuits, running
tracks, golf courses, bowling greens, tennis courts, skate board bowls, multi-purpose facilities and
specifically not allowed in the parks listed under "A" below.
A.
PARKS WHERE DOGS ARE PROHIBITED
Arborlynn Park
Arthur Smith Park
Blueridge Park
Briarlynn Park
Brooksbank Park
Cleveland Park
Cutter Island Park
Delbrook Park
Evelyn Park
Fairmont Park
Fairway Park
Glenwood Park
Hogans Pools Park (see Section B)
Institute Road Tennis Court
Kilmer Park
Lynnmour Park
Lynn Valley Park
Maplewood Conservation Area (see Section B)
Maplewood Farm
Maplewood Park
Marie Place Tot Park
Michael Park
Murdo Frazer Pitch & Putt
Norgate Park
Northlands Golf Course
Rockland Park
Seylynn Park
Sherwood Park
Sowden Park
Strathcona Park
Strathaven Park
Trillium Park
Underwood Park
Viewlynn Park
Windsor Park
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B.
PARKS WHERE DOGS ARE PROHIBITED EXCEPT ON LEASH
Alderwood Park
Alpine Park
Barbour Park
Belle Isle Park
Braemar Park
Bridgman Park
Bowser Trail
Burns Road Park
Burrows Park
Byron Park
Canyon Creek Park
Capilano River Park & Trails
Capilano Park (at Capilano & Ridgewood)
Carisbrooke Park
Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen (See Section C);
Cliffridge Park
Cove Cliff Park
Deep Cove Park
Doran Park
Draycott Park
Dudley Place
Eastridge Viewpoint
Eldon Park
Garibaldi Park
Greenbelts
Grousewoods Park
Hogans Pool Park (trails only, See Section A)
Hunter Park (See Section C)
Indian River Park
Inter-River Park (See Section C)
Keith Lynn Park
Kirkstone Park
Kiwanis Park
Lillooet Park
Lower MacKay Creek Park
Lynn Canyon Park - (Central Area off Peters, See Section C)
Maplewood Conservation Area (Central area trails only, See Section A)
MacKay Creek Marsh Park
McCartney Creek Park
McNair Park
Murdo Frazer Park
Myrtle Park (See Section C)
Northlands Golf Course Perimeter Trail
Northlands Park
Panorama Park
Parkgate Park
Pioneer Park
Princess Park (see also Section C)
Riverside Park
Roche Point Park
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Russell Park
Sechelt Park
Seymour River Park
Starlight Way (along the creek)
Sarita Park
Welch Park
Westover Park
Wickenden Park
William Griffin Park
Windridge Park
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C.
PARKS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE DOGS ARE PROHIBITED EXCEPT ON LEASH OR
UNDER THE CONTROL OF A COMPETENT PERSON
Baden-Powell Trail
Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen (Upper Anchor Trail east of the main entrance service road; See Section B)
Harbourview Park
Hastings Creek Park
Hunter Park (trail between Williams and Chaucer, See Section B)
Lynn Canyon Park (outside Central area off Peters Road, See Section B)
Mackay Creek Park
Malaspina Park
Mosquito Creek Park
Mountain View Park
Myrtle Park (trail from the east parking lot to Strathcona Road; See Section B)
Powerlines
Princess Park (trails in wooded area only, See Section B)
Inter-River Park (Dyke Road from St. Denis to Lynn Canyon Park, See Section B)
Seycove Park
St. Albans Park
Proviso:
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to permit the trespass of dogs on lands not owned
or occupied by the District.
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D.
COMMERCIAL DOG WALKER AREAS
Commercial Dog Walkers, in possession of the necessary permits, are authorized to walk Client Dogs in
accordance with this bylaw, on those lands owned by the District of North Vancouver and shown on
accompanying plans, as follows:
1.
a)
The Baden Powell Trail, from Prospect Road to Mountain Highway, as shown on plans
CDW-1 and CDW-2;
b)
The Baden Powell Trail, from Hyannis Drive to 260 meters east, as shown on plan
CDW-3.
2.
B.C. Hydro right of way - Trails as shown on plans CDW-4 and CDW-5, from 29th Street East to
400 meters northwest of Braemar Road East.
3.
Lower Lynn Canyon Park - South West Area - Arborlynn Drive to Keith Road Bridge - Trails, as
shown on plan CDW-6.
4.
Inter River Park - "Dyke Road" pathway from St. Dennis Street to Lynn Canyon Park Trail
Entrance, as shown on plan CDW-6.
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Schedule B, Table A to Bylaw 5981
(as amended by Bylaws 7425 7519 *7528 7529 7578 7595 7795)
Deleted by Bylaw 7795
Please see Schedule "E" of the District of North
Vancouver Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481
(7960)
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Schedule C to Bylaw 5981
(as enacted by Bylaw 7534)
Application for a Commercial Dog Walker Permit
District of North Vancouver
Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________________
Age ___________________________
Dog Walking Business
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________________
Vehicle
______________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Licence Plate Number: ____________________________________________________
Names of Dog Walkers
I have received, read and will abide by the provisions of the District of North Vancouver Dog Tax
and Regulation Bylaw, 1988 (Bylaw 5981).
Signature of Applicant __________________________________________
Date _____________________________
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Schedule D to Bylaw 5981
(as enacted by Bylaw 7534)
COMMERCIAL DOG WALKER PERMIT
District of North Vancouver
Name of Dog Walker ...........................................
Name of Business ................................................
Address of Business .............................................
.............................................
Telephone Number of Business ..............................
Registration Number .............................................