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CITY OF TERRACE
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO UP TO & INCLUDING
BYLAW #2284-2023
BYLAW NO. 2159-2019/2284-2023
"A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATING, LICENCING, AND CONTROL OF
ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF TERRACE."
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Terrace may regulate, prohibit and impose
requirements in relation to animals under the Community Charter, Section 8(3)(k)
and Sections 47, 48 and 49, including bylaw enforcement and related matters in
Sections 260 through 275.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Terrace in open meeting assembled
enacts as follows:
1.0
DEFINITIONS - In this Bylaw unless the context otherwise requires:
Abandon means to leave without intent to return; to desert.
Aggressive Dog means a dog that has attacked bitten or caused injury or
attempted to attack, bite or cause injury to a person or domestic animal as
determined by an Animal Control Officer.
Animal shall mean any mammal, bird, reptile or insect.
Animal Control Officer shall mean the person, or persons, or company
appointed from time to time by Council to ensure compliance with this
Bylaw and administer the City's Animal Shelter, ensuring all functions
relating thereto are undertaken.
Animal Shelter shall mean the place or places as designated by Council to
provide for the care, control and destruction of animals, and should meet
the standards as set down by the B.C.S.P.C.A.
Apiculture the keeping and management of the honeybee, Apis mellifera.
Backyard Beekeeping shall mean the keeping of up to two beehives on
private property for hobby purposes.
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Bees shall mean a domestic honey producing bee (from the genus Apis of the
family Apidae).
Beehive shall mean a structure which houses a colony of worker-bees with a
queen and drones.
Cat shall mean a domesticated animal of the feline species commonly known
as the domestic house cat. It does not include wild and exotic felines
except those permitted under the Controlled Alien Species Regulation. For
the purposes of this bylaw does not include any cat under the age of four
(4) months.
City shall mean the City of Terrace.
Commercial Kennel Business Licence means a licence issued by the Licence
Inspector under the provisions of the Business Licence Bylaw of the City of
Terrace for the purposes of operating a Commercial Kennel (but does not
cover regular dog licences).
Commercial Kennel means a building or structure used for boarding,
grooming, breeding or training of dogs and cats for commercial purposes.
Council shall mean the Council of the City of Terrace.
Dangerous Dog means a dog that:
a. has killed or seriously injured a person,
b. has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal, while in a public place or
while on private property, other than property owned or occupied by the
person responsible for the dog, or
c. an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill
or seriously injure a person or domestic animal.
Dog shall mean a domesticated animal of the canine species. It does not
include exotic or wild canines except those permitted under the Controlled
Alien Species Regulation. For the purposes of licencing under the
provision of this Bylaw excludes any dog under the age of six (6) months.
Downtown Area shall mean the area north to Davis Avenue, west to Munroe
Street, south to Keith Avenue and east to the "Old Skeena Bridge".
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Guide/Service Dog means a dog that is trained as a guide for a blind person
or is trained to perform specific tasks to assist a person with a disability
and is certified as a Guide Dog or Service Dog as per the Guide Dog and
Service Dog Act.
Hen shall mean a domesticated female chicken that is at least four (4) months
old.
Highway shall mean any street, road, avenue, lane, crescent, bridge, alley,
viaduct, sidewalk, public parking area, boulevard or any other way open to
the public or intended to be open to the public.
Hobby Dog Kennel means the keeping on a parcel of land, a maximum of five
(5) dogs, for non-commercial purposes.
Hobby Dog Kennel Licence means a licence issued by the Animal Control
Officer under the provisions of the Animal Control Bylaw of the City of
Terrace.
Horse means any member of Equine species including horses, donkeys and
mules
In Heat means a dog in its ovulatory period.
Lap Dog means an animal of the canine species that weighs less than twenty-
five (25) pounds when fully grown.
Livestock means large livestock and may include small animals that are
farmed such as rabbits, and other fur bearing animals.
Large Livestock includes but is not limited to cattle, sheep, goats, swine,
horses, donkeys, mules, domestic ungulates or other farmed game
animals.
Medical Health Officer means the Medical Health Officer as assigned by the
local health authority.
Nucleus Colony shall mean a small honeybee colony created from a larger
colony.
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Off-Leash Dog means a dog(s) in a designated public park space without
being maintained on a leash but at all times remains within visual
surveillance and under the direct control and responsibility of an owner or
possessor.
Off-Leash Dog Park means a public space designated for off-leash dog
walking.
Owner of Record shall mean the person or persons shown as the licenced
owner on the City record.
Persistent Barking or Howling includes, but is not limited to, the sound made
by a dog barking or howling or creating any kind of noise continually or
sporadically, or erratically for any period in excess of fifteen (15) minutes.
Police Services Dog - means a dog that has been trained for, and is used for,
law enforcement purposes, and is under the control of a police services
dog handler.
Possessor - shall mean a person or persons who owns, gives shelter, feeds
or otherwise has an animal in his/her keeping.
Poultry - shall mean domestic birds or fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks,
or geese, raised for the production of meat or eggs.
Residential Area - means those areas described in the City of Terrace, Zoning
Bylaw No. 2069-2014, as residential areas.
Rodents - includes rats and mice.
Running at Large - shall mean a dog or large livestock not under control by
being other than:
- on the property of its Owner or of another person who has the care and
control of the animal, or
- attached directly to a person who is competent and of sufficient
strength to ensure that the animal cannot break free from the leash, or
other device, used to restrain and/or guide the animal; or
- securely confined within an enclosure.
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Secure Enclosure - means a fence or structure with minimum dimensions of
1.85 metres high, 2.4 metres wide, and 3.6 metres long per dog. For each
additional dog, to a maximum of 3 dogs, the enclosure must measure 1.85
metres by 3.6 metres by 3.6 metres. The structure should form an
enclosure capable of preventing the entry of a child under the age of ten
(10) years and adequately constructed to prevent a dog from escaping.
Small Animals - means animals deemed as domestic pets acceptable by the
Animal Control Officer for the purposes of this Bylaw such as hamsters,
rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles or other similar animals.
Tether - when used as a noun, means a leash, rope, chain, line, cord or other
similar device by which an animal is attached to a stake or other stationary
object or to a pulley run or running line, and, when used as a verb, means
to attach an animal by means of a leash, rope, chain, line, cord or other
similar device to a stake or other stationary object or to a pulley run or
running line.
Vermin - includes fleas, lice, worms and other parasitic insects and animals.
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2.0
ANIMAL SHELTER
2.1
The City shall provide such buildings, yards, corrals and enclosures as
may be deemed necessary for care, keeping and destruction of animals
under the provisions of this Bylaw.
3.0
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
3.1
The City shall appoint an Animal Control Officer to ensure compliance
with this Bylaw, and administer the Animal Shelter. The Animal
Control Officer may appoint someone to act on his/her behalf as
required.
4.0
OFFENCE - OBSTRUCTION OR INTERFERENCE
4.1
Anyone who obstructs or interferes with the Animal Control Officer, or
his/her duly authorized delegate, engaged in the execution of his/her
duties, commits an offence.
5.0
ANIMALS PERMITTED
5.1
Subject to the provision of this Bylaw only the following animals are
permitted in the City of Terrace.
a. Dogs
b. Cats
c. Small animals
d. Livestock
e. Poultry
f. Domestic pet birds such as Parrots, Pigeons and Doves
g. Animals as part of a fur farm licensed under the Fur Farm Act
5.2
No more than three (3) dogs or lap dogs, and no more than four (4) cats
may be housed in a dwelling unit or kept on any parcel of land within
City limits.
5.3
No animals other than domesticated dogs and cats or other small
animals may be housed within their owner's or possessor's dwelling
unit.
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5.4
No animals other than cats and dogs or other small animals actually
housed within the dwelling unit or on the property of their owner or
possessor, shall be kept in any portion of the City that is zoned
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Public and Institutional under
City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw Number 2069-2014, except as provided in
Sections 14.0 and 16.0 of this Bylaw.
5.5
No poultry shall be kept in any portion of the City that is zoned
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Public and Institutional under
City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014, except as provided in
Section 14.0 of this Bylaw.
6.0
DOG LICENCES
6.1
No person shall own, possess or harbour any dog that is over the age
of six (6) months within the boundaries of the City unless a valid and
subsisting licence has been issued under this Bylaw for such dog.
6.2
No licence shall be issued under this Bylaw in respect of any animal to
any person under the age of nineteen (19) years, unless and until such
person provides the Animal Control Officer with written consent, in the
prescribed form, of his or her parent or guardian; and any parent or
guardian providing a written consent under this section, shall be for the
purposes of this Bylaw, deemed to be the owner of the animal in
respect of whom the Licence was issued.
6.3
All City of Terrace dog licences, including hobby dog kennel licences,
shall be for the period January 1st to December 31st of the year issued
or the remaining portion thereof.
6.4
Every person who is issued a dog licence under this Bylaw shall receive
a dog licence tag which shall at all times, be fastened to a collar or
harness worn by the dog for which the Licence was issued.
6.5
Every Licence issued under this Bylaw shall be for a specific animal,
and no person shall place, affix or use a Licence issued in respect of
one animal on or for another animal.
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6.6
A replacement dog licence may be issued, upon providing reasonable
proof that the original licence issued has been lost, and upon payment
of the fee shown in the attached Schedule "A".
6.7
All dog licences issued shall have included a description of the
property, if different from the owner's residence, upon which the
animal will be kept, and a description of the dog including name, breed
and age.
6.8
The fees to be paid prior to issuing a dog licence shall be those shown
in the attached Schedule "A".
7.0
IMPOUNDMENT
7.1
Upon reasonable grounds the Animal Control Officer, or his/her
delegate, has the right to refuse to any person the release or adoption
of any animal from the City of Terrace Animal Shelter for any of the
following reasons:
a. to protect the safety of the public from the animal;
b. to protect the safety of the animal from the public at large;
c. to protect the health and welfare of the animal from the individual;
d. if the person is under nineteen (19) years of age; or
e. if the person is apparently under the influence of alcohol or a drug,
such that the Animal Control Officer, or his/her delegate, does not
feel that the individual has the cognitive ability to accept
responsibility for the animal.
f. if an owner of an animal has two (2) or more infractions within a six
(6) month period under this bylaw the releasing of the animal is
subject to the discretion of the Animal Control Officer.
7.2
Any animal running at large or violating any portion of this Bylaw may
be impounded.
7.3
Notwithstanding Section 7.1 above, no animal shall be released from
impoundment until all provisions of this Bylaw are complied with and
all fees, board costs, damage costs, licencing and/or fines are paid.
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7.4
All impounded animals shall be retained for a period of seventy-two
(72) hours, excluding Sundays and statutory holidays, from time of
impoundment, or until released to the owner of record and Section 7.3
herein has been complied with to the Animal Control Officer's
satisfaction, whichever is the shorter period.
7.5
The Animal Control Officer or other authorized agent of the City is
empowered to destroy all impounded animals, in a humane manner,
that are unclaimed after seventy-two (72) hours of impoundment,
excluding Sundays and statutory holidays.
7.6
Notwithstanding Sections 7.4 and 7.5 above, an animal may be
destroyed immediately upon receipt if it is diseased, suffering or
dangerous and this is verified either by a veterinarian or the Animal
Control Officer, or if requested by the owner of record and proof of
identification is received and a waiver form signed.
7.7
All impounded animals are eligible for sale seventy-two (72) hours after
impoundment subject to Section 7.3 above, excluding Sundays and
holidays.
7.8
The owner of record shall be held responsible for all uncollected fees or
costs in respect of an impounded animal whether or not he/she effects
the release of the animal, and boarding costs shall be those shown in
the attached Schedule "A".
8.0
PERSISTENT BARKING OR HOWLING
8.1
No person shall own, possess, or harbour any dog which disturbs or
tends to disturb the peace, quiet, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or
convenience of the neighbourhood by its persistent barking or howling.
9.0
DOG EXCREMENT
9.1
No person shall permit their dog to excrete on any property other than
the property of the owner or possessor.
9.2
No person, other than a blind person accompanied by a guide dog,
shall cause or allow a dog under their control, to excrete on any
property, other than the owner's or possessor's property unless that
person immediately removes such excrement.
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9.3
The owner or possessor of a dog shall not permit dog excrement to
accumulate in such a manner as to be unsanitary or offensive to smell.
Dog excrement shall be regularly disposed of in a manner approved by
the Medical Health Officer.
10.0
AGGRESSIVE DOG
10.1
The Animal Control Officer may, at their discretion, declare and record a
dog as an aggressive dog.
10.2
The owner of a dog designated as an aggressive dog must obtain an
aggressive dog license.
10.3
An aggressive dog kept on the owner's property must be confined to the
owner's residence or only within a rear or side yard in a properly
constructed secure enclosure.
10.4
When an aggressive dog is not on the owner's property it must be on a
secure leash held by a responsible person with sufficient ability to maintain
control of the dog or be kept in a locked vehicle or enclosure.
10.5
The owner of an aggressive dog must inform the Animal Control Officer
within seven (7) days if the dog is sold or given away.
10.6
The owner of an aggressive dog must inform the Animal Control Officer
immediately if an aggressive dog is at large or has bitten or attacked a
person or animal.
10.7
The owner of an aggressive dog may after a period of not less than 18
months apply to have a dog that has been designated as an aggressive dog
removed from the aggressive dog record if the owner of the dog can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer that measures
such as dog behaviour training has taken place and the dog no longer
represents a risk to the public.
10.8
If an aggressive dog bites a person and the dog has not been immunized
against rabies, the dog shall be quarantined for ten (10) days and kept
under observation by the Animal Control Officer at the cost of the owner.
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11.0
DANGEROUS DOG
11.1
The Animal Control Officer may, at their discretion, declare and record a
dog as a dangerous dog.
11.2
The owner of a dog designated as a dangerous dog must obtain a
dangerous dog licence.
11.3
The Animal Control Officer, at their discretion and in consistency with the
provisions of the Community Charter and this Bylaw may seize, impound
and apply to the BC Provincial Court for an order that a dangerous dog be
destroyed.
11.4
A dangerous dog kept on the owner's property must be confined to the
owner's residence or only in a rear or side yard in a properly constructed
secure enclosure.
11.5
When a dangerous dog is not on the owner's property it must be muzzled
and held on a secure leash by a responsible person 19 years of age or
older with sufficient ability to maintain control of the dog or be kept in a
locked vehicle or enclosure.
11.6
The owner of a dangerous dog must inform the Animal Control Officer
within seven (7) days if the dog is sold or given away.
11.7
The owner of a dangerous dog must inform the Animal Control Officer
immediately if a Dangerous Dog is at large or has bitten or attacked a
person or animal.
11.8
The owner of a dangerous dog must post on the property where the dog
is being kept warning signs that a dangerous dog is being kept on the
property.
11.9
The owner of a dangerous dog may after a period of not less than 36
months apply to have a dog that has been designated as a dangerous dog
removed from the dangerous dog record if the owner of the dog can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer that
measures such as dog behaviour training has taken place and the dog no
longer represents a risk to the public.
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11.10
If a dangerous dog bites a person and the dog has not been immunized
against rabies, the dog shall be quarantined for ten (10) days and kept
under observation by the Animal Control Officer at the cost of the owner.
12.0
BITCH IN HEAT
12.1
No owner or possessor shall allow a non-spayed female dog in heat
(during ovulatory period) to leave their premises, except to convey it
directly to a veterinarian, commercial kennel or animal shelter.
12.2
Where a dog in Section 12.1 herein has been impounded under the
provisions of this Bylaw, the dog shall remain in the custody of the
Animal Control Officer while in heat and Section 7.0 herein shall not
apply until the expiration of the dog's ovulatory period, other than the
cost of board, which shall be calculated from the date of original
impoundment.
12.3
Where a dog in Section 12.1 and 12.2 herein has been impounded
under the provisions of this Bylaw, the female dog in heat may be
released at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, upon being
satisfied that the said owner will take the necessary precautions.
12.4
No owner or possessor shall allow a non-spayed female dog during its
ovulatory period, to be unattended in a yard that is not fenced to keep
out other dogs.
13.0
UNWEANED ANIMALS
13.1
All unweaned offspring of an animal together with the female parent
shall be deemed to constitute a single animal for the purpose of this
Bylaw.
14.0
FOWL AND BEES
14.1
Keeping of poultry, except backyard hens as per Section 14.2, is
considered an Agriculture or Intensive Agriculture use as defined in the
City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 and subject to the
regulations of the Zoning Bylaw.
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14.2
Backyard Hens
a. The keeping of up to four (4) backyard hens in residential areas
zoned R1, R1-A, R2 and RS1 will be permitted for personal use,
provided that no neighbourhood health, environmental or
nuisance problems result.
b. A person who keeps one (1) or more hens, up to a maximum of
four (4), must:
i.
reside on the property where the hens are kept, or obtain
written permission from the property owner;
ii.
situate hens in a back or side yard which is fully fenced;
iii.
situate coops at least one and a half (1.5) metres from the
property line and three (3) metres from windows and doors
of a dwelling;
iv.
provide each hen with at least 0.5 metres squared (0.5 m2) of
coop floor area, and at least 1.0 metre squared (1.0 m²) of
roofed outdoor enclosure;
v.
provide and maintain, in each coop, at least one perch, for
each hen, that is at least fifteen (15) centimetres long, and
one nest box;
vi.
provide and maintain a floor of any combination of vegetated
or bare earth in each outdoor enclosure;
vii.
not keep hens in a cage;
viii.
provide each hen with food, water, shelter, light, ventilation,
veterinary care, and opportunities for essential behaviors
such as scratching, dust-bathing, and roosting, all sufficient
to maintain the hen in good health;
ix.
maintain each hen enclosure in good repair, in a manner that
prevents entrance by other animals (fully enclosed) and keep
the enclosure in sanitary condition, free from vermin and
obnoxious smells and substances;
x.
follow biosecurity procedures recommended by the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency;
xi.
keep hens for personal use only, and not sell eggs, manure,
meat, or other products derived from hens;
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xii.
not slaughter, or attempt to euthanize, a hen on the property;
and
xiii.
register the backyard hens with the City of Terrace Animal
Shelter.
14.3
Backyard Beekeeping
a. The keeping of up to two (2) beehives as well as (2) nucleus colonies
will be permitted in residential areas zoned R1, R1-A, R2, RS1 and
designated City of Terrace Community Garden properties for
personal use, provided that no neighbourhood health,
environmental or nuisance problems result.
b. no more than two beehives and two nucleus colonies are permitted
in residential areas zoned R1, R1-A, R2, RS1 and designated City of
Terrace Community Garden properties;
c. beehives are for personal use only;
d. residents keeping beehives must reside on the property where the
beehives are kept, or obtain written permission from the property
owner;
e. beehives are restricted to backyards;
f. all permitted beehives must be registered with the apiculture
registration system for British Columbia, coordinated by the BC
Ministry of Agriculture (BCMA). Under the authority of the Bee
Regulations of the Animal Health Act, a person must not keep bees
or possess beehive equipment unless the person is registered;
g. site of all beehives shall comply with a 1.5 metre setback from side
and rear parcel lines; and
h. each beehive shall comply with one of the following requirements
in order to ensure the appropriate height of honeybee flight path:
i.
The entrance to the beehive(s) will be facing away from
neighbouring properties and be located in a backyard which
has a continuous fence or hedge that is 1.8 metres in height, or;
ii.
If installed on an elevated platform (deck, rooftop, etc.)
beehive(s) will be situated 2.5 metres or more above ground
level.
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15.0
CARE AND CONTROL OF ANIMALS
15.1
No person may keep an 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
maintenance of normal body weight;
b. food and water receptacles kept clean and disinfected and located
so as to avoid contamination by fecal matter;
c. the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good
health, including the opportunity to be free from a fixed area and
exercised regularly under appropriate control;
d. necessary veterinary medical care when the animal exhibits signs of
pain or suffering;
e. no person may keep an animal which normally resides outside, or
which is kept outside for short to extended periods of time, unless
the animal is provided with outside shelter;
f. protection from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate to the
animal's weight and type of coat. Such shelters must provide
sufficient space to allow the animal the ability to turn around freely
and to easily stand, sit and lie in a normal position; and
g. no person shall wilfully abandon an animal anywhere within the
City of Terrace.
15.2
No owner or possessor, of a dog shall allow the dog to run at large
anywhere within City limits.
15.3
No person shall tether, tie, attach or otherwise fasten by any means, an
animal to any traffic control device or support thereof, any fire hydrant
or fire protection equipment, handrails, or any other object, in such a
way as to obstruct the public or create a nuisance.
15.4
No person shall keep a dog tethered on private property at any time.
15.5
No person may transport a dog in a vehicle outside of the passenger
compartment unless it is confined to a pen or cage, or unless it is
secured in a body harness or other manner of fastening to prevent it
from jumping or falling off the vehicle or otherwise injuring itself.
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15.6
No person shall keep an animal confined in an enclosed space,
including a motor vehicle, without access to sufficient ventilation to
prevent the animal from suffering discomfort or heat related injury.
16.0
OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS
16.1
Off-leash dog walking is only permitted in designated off-leash dog
parks as identified in Schedule "B".
16.2
An off-leash dog shall at all times remain within visual surveillance and
under the direct control and responsibility of the dog's owner or
processor.
16.3
No person, other than a blind person accompanied by a guide dog,
shall cause or allow a dog under their control, to excrete on off-leash
dog park property, unless that person immediately removes such
excrement.
17.0
KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK
17.1. The keeping of livestock on property within the City of Terrace is
subject to the regulations of the City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No.
2069-2014, including the zoning, siting of structures and number of
livestock permitted on a property.
18.0
LIVESTOCK ON PUBLIC LANDS
18.1. No owner of large livestock shall permit them to run at large or be on
any portion of the following area:
a. parks and schoolyards;
b. sidewalks;
c. private property, unless the consent of the property owner has
first been obtained, and City Bylaw requirements have been met.
18.2. Every person riding or leading any large livestock shall yield the right
of way to any pedestrian when said pedestrian is occupying the
shoulder of a roadway normally used for pedestrian purposes.
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18.3. Horses
a. No person shall ride a horse on any highway between one-half
(1/2) hour after sunset and one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise.
b. No person shall ride a horse on the travelled portion of highway
or in the Downtown Area, at any time, other than where a permit
has been obtained.
c. No person shall gallop a horse on public property within the
boundaries of the City.
d. No horse shall be permitted to excrete on public property.
e. The owner or possessor of a horse shall remove forthwith any
excrement deposited by said horse on public property.
19.0
FENCING AND HOUSING OF LIVESTOCK
19.1. Where large livestock are being kept in open fields there will be
adequate fences to keep such livestock from roaming beyond property
boundaries.
19.2. Fence Posts shall be of adequate strength so that livestock cannot
dislodge or break with minimum force applied.
19.3. Fencing shall not be in contravention of the fence regulations of the
City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014.
19.4. In any zone where a fence has been erected, said fence shall be
maintained in good condition and repair. No person shall allow a fence
located on property of which he/she is the owner or occupier, to fall
into a state of disrepair.
19.5. Subject to notice given pursuant to this Bylaw, where any fence has
fallen into a state of disrepair, the owner or occupier of property upon
which said fence is located, must repair the fence.
19.6. The owner or possessor of livestock shall not permit animal excrement
to accumulate in such a manner as to be offensive to smell or
unsanitary. Animal excrement shall be regularly disposed of, if a
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nuisance or health problem arises, in a manner approved by the
Medical Health Officer.
19.7. The siting of structures for housing livestock are subject to the
regulations of the City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014.
20.0
HOBBY DOG KENNEL
20.1. No person shall operate a hobby dog kennel, without being the holder
of a current and valid hobby kennel licence therefore.
20.2. Hobby kennel licence fees for this section of the Bylaw are as set out in
Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
20.3. No person shall own, possess, keep or harbour more than three (3)
dogs on any parcel of land, except when the hobby kennel regulations
are being abided by.
20.4. No owner, keeper or operator or manager of a hobby dog kennel shall
accept any dog from any other person for the purpose of boarding,
grooming, harbouring, training, or keeping for any purpose.
20.5. The operator of a hobby dog kennel shall take effective precautions to
ensure that animals under his/her care are properly controlled and
restrained from barking, yelping or howling.
20.6. Notwithstanding anything in any other Bylaw to the contrary, no
person shall have, operate, maintain or carry on, or permit to be
operated, maintained or carried on, any hobby dog kennel within the
City of Terrace, unless the Building, Zoning, Nuisance, and Noise
Bylaws are being adhered to.
20.7. Every person licenced to operate and maintain a hobby dog kennel,
shall comply with the following regulations as determined by the
Animal Control Officer.
a. Have a fenced-off area for dogs to have adequate exercise area,
when not supervised.
b. Allow each dog to have a minimum space of 1.2 metres wide, 3.6
metres long, with a minimum height of 1.85 metres.
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c. Provide a shelter for each dog within the fenced-off area so as not to
restrict standing, turning or sleeping.
d. The fenced-off area must be located 3.0 metres from an adjoining
property.
20.8. Sections 20.7. b and d do not apply to lap dogs.
21.0
COMMERCIAL KENNEL:
21.1. Commercial Kennels are permitted on parcels zoned AR1, AR2 and M1
in the City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014, which are greater
than 4100 m².
21.2. No person shall operate a commercial kennel, without being the holder
of a current and valid Business Licence therefore.
21.3. The operator of a commercial kennel shall take effective precautions to
ensure that animals under his/her care are properly controlled and
restrained from barking, yelping or howling.
21.4. Commercial Kennel operators shall:
a. Maintain a register of animals in the kennel, clearly providing the
following information:
i.
the name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the
animal,
ii.
the name and breed of the animal, and
iii.
the licence authority, and number of the licence.
b. Make the register available to the Animal Control Officer, at all
reasonable times.
21.5. A building or structure used for a commercial kennel must comply with
the standards set out in the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association,
Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations, Third Edition 2018
and any amendment thereto.
21.6. A commercial kennel shall not be located less than 25 metres from a
dwelling on an adjoining property.
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21.7. The following regulations apply to commercial kennel buildings, pens,
runs and yards. They must:
a. be kept in good repair at all times.
b. be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from vermin and
rodents at all times.
c. be kept regularly disinfected and free of offensive and disagreeable
odours, to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer.
d. be kept free of manure, dung and refuse, which the operator shall
dispose of in a manner approved by the Animal Control Officer.
22.0
REGULATION OF ANIMAL SHELTER INCINERATOR
22.1. The opacity of the discharge from the Animal Shelter incinerator shall
be equal to or less than 10%.
22.2. The minimum allowable temperature required at critical point(s) in the
incinerator shall be 1000º Celsius (1800º Fahrenheit) in order to achieve
optimum emission levels.
22.3. Continuous temperature monitoring, including use of a chart or an
electronic equivalent, shall be provided at appropriate point(s) in the
incinerator to ensure that the allowable minimum temperature does
not violate the minimum as indicated in Section 22.2.
22.4. Any ash from the Animal Shelter incinerator not used for ceremonial
purposes such as storage in urns or scattering at resting places will be
disposed at an authorized landfill site.
23.0
VIOLATIONS
23.1. Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw commits an
offence.
23.2. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw for
which a specific penalty has not otherwise been designated, shall be
deemed to have committed an offence against this Bylaw and shall be
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liable to a fine of not less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars nor more
than Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars for each offence.
23.3. Any offence under this Bylaw which continues for a period in excess of
one (1) calendar day shall be deemed to be and is punishable as a
separate offence for each and every subsequent day until such
infraction ceases.
23.4. For the purposes of proceedings under this Bylaw, a person shall be
deemed to be the owner, possessor or person otherwise responsible
for any infraction of any provision of this Bylaw, in the absence of any
evidence to the contrary.
This Bylaw will be cited as the "City of Terrace Animal Control Bylaw No. 2159 -
2019".
This Bylaw repeals Animal Control Bylaw No. 1255-1991 and amendments thereto.
READ a first time this 25th day of March, 2019.
READ a second time this 25th day of March, 2019.
READ a third time this 25th day of March, 2019.
ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 2019.
______________________________________
Mayor
______________________________________
Clerk
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ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW FEES
SCHEDULE "A"
LICENCING:
a. Dogs
Seniors
i.
Neutered male or spayed female
$20.00
$10.00
ii.
Non-neutered male or non-spayed female $50.00
$25.00
iii.
Aggressive Dog
$100.00
iv.
Dangerous Dog
$200.00
v.
Guide Dog
$0
vi.
Police Services Dog
$0
vii.
New licences issued from July 1 to December 31 of any given year shall be
subject to a fee equal to 50% of the above noted fees. This does not apply
to renewals, to dogs eligible to be licensed prior to July 1, or to licences
issued to Seniors who already qualify for a reduced license fee.
b. Hobby Kennel
$100.00
c. Replacement or transfer of licence
$5.00
d. Backyard Hens (one time registration)
$15.00
IMPOUNDMENT:
DOGS
a. Licenced
$50.00
b. Unlicenced
$100.00
c. Aggressive Dog
$200.00
d. Dangerous Dog
$300.00
e. If a dog is impounded a second time within a six (6) month period the
impoundment fee is doubled for the second offence.
f. If an impounded dog is not neutered or spayed an additional $50 fee will be
charged.
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Bylaw 2284-2023
IMPOUNDMENT Cont'd:
CATS
a. Cats
$20.00
SALE OF ANIMAL:
a. Dog (Adult or Puppy)
$300.00
(plus license fee if applicable)
b. Cat (Adult or Kitten)
$230.00
BOARDING OF ANIMALS:
Rate per Day
a. Cat
$10.00
b. Dog
$20.00
c. 2 Dogs Sharing (where permissible)
$25.00
GROOMING:
Bathing
$15.00
TRAP RENTAL:
Daily Rental
Deposit
Cat
$5.00/day
$20.00
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CREMATION SERVICES:
General Cremations - no ashes returned
a. 0 - 20 lbs
$55.00
b. 21 - 50 lbs
$130.00
c. 51 - 75 lbs
$210.00
d. 76 - 100 lbs
$240.00
e. 101 + lbs
$360.00
Private Cremations - ashes returned with a scatter box
a. 0 - 20 lbs
$165.00
b. 21 - 50 lbs
$200.00
c. 51 - 75 lbs
$240.00
d. 76 - 100 lbs
$275.00
e. 101 + lbs
$375.00
Private Cremations - ashes returned with an urn
a. 0 - 20 lbs
$190.00
b. 21 - 50 lbs
$225.00
c. 51 - 75 lbs
$270.00
d. 76 - 100 lbs
$300.00
e. 101 + lbs
$400.00
Pick Up Fee
$30.00
Please Note:
- The City of Terrace Animal Shelter is not permitted to perform euthanasia for private
cremation. Your veterinarian must be contacted to provide that service.
- Costs for private cremation are in addition to any costs that your veterinarian may
charge for their services.
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OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS
SCHEDULE "B"
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OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS
SCHEDULE "B"
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OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS
SCHEDULE "B"