Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 692, 2020

Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia · adopted 2020-08-17

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DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE BYLAW NO. 692, 2020 (Replacing Bylaw 633) ANIMALRESPONSIBILITYBYLAW Contents Section TITLEAND REPEAL DEFINITIONSAND INTERPRETATION POSSESSION OF ANIMALS EXEMPTIONOF POLICE SERVICE DOGS LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS NUISANCE DOGS HIGH-RISKDOGS DANGEROUSDOGS COMMERCIALKENNEL RESERVED 11. ANIMALCONTROL REGULATIONSAND PROHIBITIONS 12. STANDARDSOF CARE FOR ANIMALS 13. ABILITIESOF ANIMALCONTROL OFFICER 14. POUND OPERATION 15. RIGHT OF REFUSAL TO RELEASE FROM IMPOUNDMENT 16. OBSTRUCTION 17. COUNCIL RECONSIDERATION 18. BACKYARD HEN KEEPING LICENSES 19. BACKYARD HEN KEEPING 20. PROHIBITED ANIMALS 21. SCHEDULES 22. PENALTIES SCHEDULES -- DISTRICT OF TUMBLERRIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITYBYLAW BYLAW NO. 692 (Replacing Bylaw 633) A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICTOF TUMBLER RIDGE (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE DISTRICT") TO REGULATE OR PROHIBIT THE KEEPING AND IMPOUNDINGOF DOGS OR OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALSOR FOWL WHEREAS the District of Tumbler Ridge has adopted an Animal Responsibility Bylaw regulating the control, licensing, and protection of dogs and the keeping of animals withinthe District of Tumbler Ridge; AND WHEREAS, the Community Charter S.B.C., 2003 Part 3, Division6 empowers the Council of the Districtof Tumbler Ridge to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements with respect to animals and to provide for a system of licenses, permits and approvals; NOW THEREFORE,the Council of the Districtof Tumbler Ridge in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: SECTION 1 - TITLE AND REPEAL 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Districtof Tumbler Ridge Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 692, 2020". 2. Animal Control Bylaw No. 633, 2016 and all amendments thereto are repealed. SECTION 2 - DEFINTIONSAND INTERPRETATION 3. In this Bylaw: Abandon means Intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence leaving a domestic animal at a location without providing minimumcare for more than 24 hours, or an animal that has been left behind by former tenants of a rental property. Animal means any member of the Kingdom Animaliaexcluding humans; Animal Control Officer means any person appointed by Council as an animal control Bite means wound to the skin causing itto bruise, puncture, or break; Chicken means domesticated fowl of the species of Ga//us gal/us domesticus, raised for eggs and/or meat; Choke Collar means a slip collar or chain that may constrict around the animal's neck as a result of pulling on one end of the collar or chain, and includes Pinch or Prong collars but does not include a Martingale collar; Commercial Kennel means a place where dogs are bred, reared, trained, or boarded; Companion Animal means a dog, cat, fish, song bird, parrot, or another animal that is kept for a person's companionship rather than utility, profit or burden, and, which is lawfully kept upon residential property; Council means the MunicipalCouncil of the District; Dangerous Dog means any dog that: (a) has attacked, bitten, or caused injuryto a person or animal on public or private property within the District or elsewhere, or that has demonstrated a propensity, tendency, or disposition to do so; (b) the Districthas reasonable grounds to believe is likelyto seriously injure or killa person or animal; or (c) is specifically bred or trained for fighting purposes; District means the Corporation of the Districtof Tumbler Ridge, including its staff, officers, agents and employees; Enclosure means a structure forming a pen suitable to confine a dog; Hen means a female chicken; High-Risk Dog means any dog that has: (a) aggressively pursued or threatened a person or animal, while running at large inside the District's boundaries; or (b) demonstrated a propensity, whether withinthe District's boundaries or elsewhere, to attack or injure a person or animal without provocation; incurable Disease includes rabies, and injuries that willresult in death; License Year means the period from January 1 to December 31 in any year; (b) whose owner has been found liable to pay a fine or penalty under a municipal ticket two (2) times within a twelve (12) month period as a result of the animal either howling or barking excessively, or running at large; or (c) for which two (2) instances, of either excessive howling or barking or running at large, within the previous twelve (12) has resulted, on each occasion, in the animal either being seized or the owner being found liable to pay a fine or penalty under a bylaw notice violation or municipal ticket information; and (d) that has not already been classified as a Dangerous Dog or a High--RiskDog under Section 7 or Section 8 of this Bylaw; Operator means any person who has any responsibility for the management, maintenance or administration of a Commercial Kennel; Owner means a person: (a) who is named as the owner of the animal in a Licence; or (b) who has possession or custody of the animal, either temporarily or permanently; or (c) who harbours the animal, or allows the animal to remain on his premises; or (d) who is the custodial parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18 years who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or control of an animal; Police Service Dog means any dog owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or any municipal police department while on duty, including while engaged in training exercises and under the supervision of a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or any municipal police department; Public Place includes any highway and any real property owned, held, operated or administered by the Districtor Province; Seize includes impound and detain; SpaylNeuter means the sterilization of a female animal by removing the ovaries or of a male animal by removing the testicles or by any method of pharmaceutical sterilization approved by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; Special Needs Assistance Animal means (a) a special needs animal as defined in the Guide Animal Act, RSBC 1996, c 177; or (b) an animal designated as a Special Needs Assistance Animal pursuant to Paragraph 12 of this bylaw; SPCA means the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals SECTION 3 -- POSSESSION OF ANIMALS 4. No person shall keep or allow to be kept on any real property more than six (6) companion animals, consisting of not more than three (3) dogs over the age of eight (8) weeks, except in the lawful operation of an animal clinic, commercial kennel, animal rescue, animal grooming facility, or pet store. SECTION 4 - EXEMPTIONFOR POLICE SERVICE DOGS 5. This Bylaw does not apply to a Police Service Dog. SECTION 5 -- LICENSINGOF DOGS AND CATS 6. 10. 11. 12. No person shall own, keep, possess or harbour any dog/cat over the age of six (6) months in the Districtunless a valid and subsisting licence for the current calendar year has been obtained for the dog/cat under this Bylaw. Ifa dog/cat is required to be licensed pursuant to this Bylaw, the Owner of the dog/cat shall apply to the Districtfor a licence on the prescribed form provided by the Districtand attached to this Bylaw as Schedule and pay the fee set out in Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time, and upon receipt of the application and payment of the prescribed fee, the Districtshall issue a numbered licence and corresponding licence tag for that licence year. The requirement in Section 5 (7) does not apply to a dog/cat that is kept in the Districtfor less than one (1) month in a calendar year. Every licence and corresponding licence tag issued under this Bylaw shall expire on the 31st day of December in the calendar year in which the licence was issued. The licence fees set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time shall be reduced by one-half in respect of an application for a licence made on or after July 1st. The Owner of a dog/cat for which a licence and corresponding licence tag have been issued under this Bylaw shall affix, and keep affixed, the licence tag on the dog/cat by a collar, harness, or other suitable device. The Owner of a Special Needs Assistance Animal is exempt from the licensing fees in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time. 14. 15. A person who acquires a dog/cat must obtain a new dog license within 14 days, even if the dog/cat is already licensed within the District. The District may suspend, revoke, cancel or refuse to issue or re-issue a licence or permit ifthe applicant for or holder of the licence or permit has been convicted of an offence involving cruelty to an animal. SECTION 6 -- NUISANCE DOGS 16. 17. 18. 19. Ifthe District identifies an animal as being a Nuisance Dog, he or she may provide the owner with written notice that the animal has been designated a Nuisance Dog. An owner of an animal designated as a Nuisance Dog must obtain a Nuisance Dog license for the current year and pay the applicable licence fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time. Ifthe Owner of the animal has already paid for a licence for the current year, the owner shall pay the difference between the licence fee previously paid and the fee for a Nuisance Dog Licence. Ifan owner fails to obtain a Nuisance Dog Licence within 14 days of receiving written notice that the Districthas designated the owner's animal as a Nuisance Dog, the animal shall be deemed to be unlicensed. An owner may apply to the Districtto reclassify a Nuisance Dog any time after December 313'of the second consecutive year in which the animal has been the subject of a Nuisance Dog Licence and the Districtmay grant a reclassification ifthe Nuisance Dog has not been at large, or caused disturbance as a result of excessive barking or howling, withinthe preceding twelve (12) months. SECTlON 7 -- HlGH-RISK DOGS 20. 21. 22. Ifthe District identifies a dog as being a High--RiskDog, he or she may provide the Owner with written notice that the dog has been designated a High--RiskDog. An Owner of a dog designated as a High--RiskDog must obtain a High--RiskDog Licence for the current year and pay the applicable licence fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time. Ifthe Owner of the dog has already paid for a licence for the current year, the Owner shall pay the difference between the licence fee previously paid and the fee for a High--RiskDog. Ifan Owner fails to obtain a High--RiskDog Licence within 14 days of receiving written 24. 25. 26. A person may allow a High-Risk Dog to be in areas of private lands or premises that are exclusively owned or occupied by that person as long as the dog is securely confined: (a) indoors; or (b) in a rear yard and inside an enclosure or fenced area that: (i) is adequately constructed to prevent the dog from escaping; (ii) is locked to prevent casual entry by another person; and (iii) has been inspected and approved by the District. The Owner of a High-Risk Dog must immediately advise the District ifthe dog is loose or has bitten or attacked any person or animal. An Owner may apply to the Districtto reclassify a High-Risk Dog any time after December 315'of the second consecutive year in which the animal has been the subject of a High-Risk Dog Licence and the Districtmay grant a reclassification, at the District's discretion, ifthe High-Risk dog has not been at large within the preceding twelve (12) months and has not exhibited high-risk behaviour during that period. SECTION 8 - DANGEROUS DOGS 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. ifthe Districtidentifies a dog as being a Dangerous Dog, the Districtmay provide the Owner with written notice that the dog has been designated a Dangerous Dog. An Owner of a dog designated as a Dangerous Dog must obtain a Dangerous Dog Licence for the current year and pay the applicable licence fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time. ifthe Owner of the dog has already paid for a licence for the current year, the Owner shall pay the difference between the licence fee previously paid and the fee for a Dangerous Dog. ifthe Owner fails to obtain a Dangerous Dog Licence within 14 days of receiving written notice that the District has designated the Owner's dog as a Dangerous Dog, the dog shall be deemed to be unlicensed. The Owner of a Dangerous Dog must not permit the dog to be in a public place or on any private lands and premises in the Districtunless the dog is: (a) firmly held, by a person competent to restrain the dog, on a leash not exceeding 2 metres or 6.6 feet; and (b) properly fitted with a humane basket muzzle that allows the dog to pant and to drink. A person may allow a Dangerous Dog to be in areas of private land or premises that are exclusively owned or occupied by that person as long as the dog is securely confined: 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. At any time when the Dangerous Dog is not securely confined as outlined above, or is being transferred from one form of confinement to another, the dog must be leashed, securely muzzled, and under the care and control of a competent person as outlined under this Section. The Owner of a Dangerous Dog must: (a) allow an Officer of the Districtto photograph the dog on demand; (b) immediately advise the District ifthe dog is loose or has bitten or attacked any person or animal; and (c) within fourteen (14) days of receiving written notice that the dog has been designated a Dangerous Dog, post a warning sign at each entrance to the premises containing the dog in a location that is clearly visible to any person accessing the premises. The Districtmay, on one occasion only, supply an Owner of a Dangerous Dog with a warning sign at the District's cost. A warning sign may only be removed: (a) upon the death of the Dangerous Dog, ifthe Owner has provided the Districtwith a veterinarian's certificate of death; (b) upon the relocation of a Dangerous Dog, ifthe Owner has provided the District with a letter indicating where the dog now resides and with whom; or (c) in the event that Council rescinds the Dangerous Dog designation after a reconsideration under Section 17. The Owner of a Dangerous Dog may deliver such a dog to the Districtfor immediate surrender and destruction in the interest of public safety. Ifa Dangerous Dog is surrendered for destruction, the Districtmay waive the animal destruction fee. SECTION 9 - COMMERCIALKENNEL 38. 39. 40. Every Operator must make application to the Districtfor a Commercial Kennel License on the form which is attached as Schedule "B"to this Bylaw and pay the fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time but need not license individualdogs kept as a part of the Commercial Kennel. Commercial Kennels are only permitted as per the Zoning Bylaw. Every Commercial Kennel License issued under this Bylaw shall expire on the thirty-first (b) (0) (0') there must be an outdoor exercise area large enough to allow each animal being kept to break into a trot; natural light and ventilation are allowed into the interior of the building by windows, skylights or a combination thereof; and the animals being kept cannot escape. 42. No Operator of a Commercial Kennel willcause or permit: (3) (b) (C) (d) more than one animal to be kept in a cage or pen unless the cage or pen is of sufficient size and height to permit each animal being kept therein to move about freely and easily; an animal exhibiting dangerous behaviour or dominance aggression to be kept with other animals; animals under the age of four (4) months to be kept with adult animals other than their female parent; and animals under treatment for a communicable disease or suspected of harbouring a communicable disease to be kept with other animals. 43. Every Operator of a Commercial Kennel must at least once daily clean and sanitize the kennel of animal excrement. 44. Every Operator of a Commercial Kennel must ensure all animals are fully vaccinated and must obtain a certificate or proof of vaccination from the owner upon receipt of the animal at the kennel. SECTION 10 -- RESERVED SECTION 11 -- ANIMALCONTROL REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS 45. No Owner shall permit or allow an animal to: (3) (b) (C) (d) make noise excessively where such noise causes or tends to cause annoyance to persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity; be At Large in the District; be in a Public Place unless the dog is in a carrier or kept on a leash, chain or tether not exceeding 183 centimetres (six feet) in length and the dog is under the immediate care and control of the Owner or unless the area is designated as an off--|eash area by the District; be tethered, tied, attached or othen/vise fastened by any means 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; 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. (h) attack another animal, whether on the property of the Owner or not, unless the animal was engaged in the protection of the Owners property or itself while on the Owners property; (i) bite a person, whether on the property of the Owner or not, unless the animal was engaged in the protection of the Owners property or itself while on the Owners property; (j) attack a person, whether on the property of the Owner or not, unless the animal was engaged in the protection of the Owners property or itself while on the Owners property. Every Owner for an intact female dog shall, at all times when the dog is in heat, keep the dog securely confined within a building or enclosure capable of preventing the escape of the dog and the entry of other dogs. Every Owner shall, at all times when his or her dog is off the premises of the Owner, immediately remove or cause to be removed any feces deposited by the dog, and dispose of the feces in a sanitary manner. Every Owner for a diseased animalmust, where the disease poses a threat to the health or safety of a person or animal, ensure that the diseased animal does not leave the property or premises of the Owner other than for the purpose of a visit of a veterinarian, in which case the animal must be transported in a manner so as to ensure that it does not come into contact with another person or animal. No person other than the Owner of a Companion Animal shall remove any form of identification on or affixed to the Companion Animal. A person who finds and takes possession of a dog At Large in the Districtshall immediately provide the Animal Control Officer with a description and photo where possible and provide a name and address for contact by the Owner of the Companion Animal. No person shall keep livestock in the territorialjurisdiction of the District, except on property as permitted in the Zoning Bylaw or as part of a licensed veterinary clinic. No person shall feed or attempt to feed wildlifewithin the District,with the exception of birds/hummingbirds. Every person shall ensure that any apparatus intended to provide food for birds is suspended on a cable or other device in such a manner that it is inaccessible to wildlife and that the area below the apparatus is kept free of accumulations of seeds and other wildlifeattractants. 55. 56. 57. (b) (C) (d) food and water receptacles which are clean; the opportunity for regular exercise sufficient to maintain the anima|'s good health, including daily opportunities to be free of an Enclosure and exercised under appropriate control; and necessary veterinary care when the animal exhibits signs of pain, injury, illness, suffering, or disease. No person may keep any animal which normally resides outside or which is kept outside for extended periods of time, unless the animal is provided with outside shelter: (a) (b) (c) (d) (9) which ensures protection from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate to the anima|'s weight and type of coat; which provides sufficient space to allow the animal to stand, sit, and lie down comfortably, and to turn about freely; which provides sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays of the sun at all times; which contains bedding that willassist with maintaining normal body temperature; and which is regularly cleaned and sanitized and all excreta removed and properly disposed of at least once a day. No Owner of any dog shall keep such dog in an Enclosure unless all of the following requirements are met: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the enclosure shall be a fullyenclosed structure with a minimumdimension of two (2) metres in width, by four (4) metres in length, and two (2) metres in height from the grade upon which the enclosure is constructed; the location of the Enclosure shall be within a rear yard; the Enclosure shall include an outside shelter that conforms to Paragraph 55 of this Bylaw; the Enclosure must be regularly cleaned and sanitized and all excreta removed at least once a day; and the Owner of any dog shall ensure that such dog is not confined to an Enclosure in excess of fourteen (14) hours within any twenty four (24) hour period. No person may cause, permit, or allow an animal: (3) (b) (C) to be tethered in such a way that the animal is able to leave the boundaries of the Owner's property; or to be tethered where a choke collar forms part of the securing apparatus, or where a rope or cord is tied directly around the anlma|'s neck; or be tethered other than with a collar that is properly fitted to that dog and attached in a manner that willnot injure the animal or enable the animal to injure itself by pulling on the tether; or to be tethered unless the tether of sufficient length to enable the full and unre- 59. 60. No person may transport a dog in a vehicle outside of the passenger compartment or in an uncovered passenger compartment unless it is adequately 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. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, no person shall: (a) abandon any animal; (b) in any way use poison, air pellet guns, bows and arrows, firearms, sling shots, or any object as a weapon on any animal; (c) tease, torment, or provoke an animal; (d) cause, permit or allow an animal to suffer; or (e) train or allow any animal to fight. SECTION 13 -- ABILITIESOF ANIMALCONTROL OFFICER 61. 62. 63. The District may seize: (a) any Unlicensed Dog; (b) any Dangerous Dog not secured or muzzled in accordance with Section 8; (c) any animal found to be At Large contrary to this bylaw; and (d) any animal that is, or appears to be, suffering. When an animal is not on a Owner's property, the Animal Control Officer may, where necessary, employ the use of lures, baits, nets, sonic and mechanical devices or any other means of apprehending animals provided always that such methods are applied humanely. An Animal Control Officer shall immediately convey any animal seized and liable to impoundment under this Bylaw to the Municipal Pound. SECTION 14 -- POUND OPERATION 64. 65. The owner of an animal that has been impounded may recover the animal from the Pound by providing the Animal Control Officer with proof of ownership, and by paying the fees prescribed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time, in accordance with the number of days the animal was impounded and the number of times that the animal has been impounded. The owner of an unlicensed dog must also replace the dog's license tag or license the dog, and pay the fees prescribed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. Ifa Dangerous Dog has been impounded and the owner wants to reclaim that dog, the owner must pay, in addition to the regular impoundment fees, the surcharge and other charges stated the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time for the handling and care of a Dangerous Dog, and must read, complete and sign an Application for Release of a Dangerous Dog attached as Schedule "D"to this bylaw. The Districtmay sell, adopt out, or humanely euthanize a dog or other animal (a) with the consent of the Owner, after (i) the Owner has read, completed and signed the Animal Surrender Form attached as Schedule "F"to this bylaw; and (ii) all outstanding fines, penalties and fees have been paid; or (b) without the consent of the owner, if (i) 72 hours have elapsed from the date of impoundment (ii) all reasonable efforts to contact the owner of the animal have failed. ifthe Districtsells, adopts out or euthanizes any animal, the following forms willbe completed as applicable: (a) Euthanasia Request Form attached as Schedule "G"to this Bylaw; or (b) Animal Adoption Application Form attached as Schedule "H"to this Bylaw. The owner of an animal shall pay the maintenance and other applicable fees set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time, even ifthe owner does not reclaim the animal. The Districtmay euthanize any animal that is suffering from an incurable disease. No person shall rescue, attempt to rescue or release any animal in the Pound or in the custody of the District. lfthe Districtconsiders that an impounded animal requires: (a) a vaccination; (b) flea treatment; (c) worm treatment; (d) examination by a veterinarian; or (e) urgent veterinary care to alleviate any pain or suffering as recommended by a veterinarian, then the District can cause such care to be provided at the sole cost and expense of the animal's Owner. SECTION 15 -- RIGHT OF REFUSAL TO RELEASE FROM IMPOUNDMENT 75. 76. (e) ifthe person is apparently under the influence of alcohol or a drug, such that the Animal Control Officer does not feel that the individual has the cognitive ability to accept responsibility for the animal. If,within fourteen (14) days after the decision to detain was made or confirmed, an animal detained pursuant to Section 13 is not claimed by its Owner, the animal shall be deemed to have been surrendered to the Districtand the Animal Control Officer may cause the animal to be made available for adoption or othenNise disposed of. An Owner whose animal was detained pursuant to Section 13 may request that the District reconsider the decision to detain the animal as outlined in Section 17 of this Bylaw. SECTION 16 -- OBSTRUCTION 77. 78. No person shall hinder, delay, or obstruct in any manner, directly or indirectly, an Animal Control Officer or any person employed by the Animal Control Officer in carrying out the duties and powers of an Animal Control Officer under this Bylaw. Every occupier of premises where any animal is kept or found and every person where encountered, having at that time the apparent custody of an animal, shall immediately, upon demand made by an Animal Control Officer or a peace officer, truthfully and fully supply the following information: (a) his or her name; (b) the number of animals owned or kept by him or her, their breed, sex, and general description; (c) the place where such animals are kept; and (d) whether the animals are currently licensed or registered; and (e) a record of vaccinations and care. SECTION 17 -- COUNCIL RECONSIDERATION 79. A person may request that the Council reconsider: (a) a Nuisance Dog designation; (b) a High-Risk Dog designation; (c) a Dangerous Dog designation; (d) a refusal to release from impoundment; (e) a refusal, suspension or cancellation of a commercial kennel licence; or (f) a refusal, suspension or cancellation of a backyard hen keeping licence. SECTION 18 - BACKYARD HEN KEEPING LICENSES 83. 84. 85. 86. A person shall apply for a backyard hen license under this Bylaw on the form which is attached to this Bylaw as Schedule "l"and pay the license fee in the amount set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time. Upon receipt of the application and payment of the prescribed fee, the Districtshall issue a numbered backyard hen permit to the applicant. Ifany person becomes the owner of backyard hens, that person shall apply for a license and pay the applicable license fee within 7 days of becoming the owner of backyard hens. Every backyard hen license is valid only for the owner of the backyard hens to whom it was issued. At any time the Districtmay cancel or suspend a backyard hen license issued pursuant to this Bylaw ifthe backyard hen license holder fails to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw. SECTION 19 -- BACKYARD HEN KEEPING 87. A person who engages in backyard hen keeping must: a) possess a valid backyard hen keeping license, through the processes prescribed in the Animal Responsibility Bylaw as amended from time to time; b) be the registered owner or obtain permission from the registered property owner at a property where hens are kept, and reside at a property where the hens are kept; c) keep no more than eight (8) hens per parcel of land. Roosters or other fowl or farm animals willnot be permitted unless in accordance with the Districtof Tumbler Ridge Animal Responsibility Bylaw and District of Tumbler Ridge Zoning Bylaw, as amended from time to time; d) keep hens in a run that: i) is fenced on all sides in a manner that willkeep predators from entering and hens from escaping; ii) provides at least 1 m2of covered outdoor space per hen; iii) is less than 2.4 m in height; iv) is sited at least 2.0m from any parcel line and located to the rear of the front face of the principal building; v) has a ground surface comprised of material that is clean, non--toxic, biodegradable, readily available, and easily replaceable, and which is well iv) provides and maintains at least one perch that is at least fifteen (15) cm long per hen and at least one nest box per four hens that is large enough for the hen to turn around and sit. f) provides each hen with food, water, shelter light, ventilation, veterinary care, and opportunities for essential behaviours such as scratching, dust--bathing,and roosting, all sufficient to maintain the hen in good health with consideration of the temperature fluctuations from winter through summer; g) not keep the hen in a cage; h) remove all leftover feed, trash and manure in a timely manner; i) store manure in a fullyenclosed structure, and store no more than 1.0 m3of manure at any time; j) remove all manure not used for composting or fertilizing; and k) keep hens for personal use, and not sell eggs, manure, meat or other products derived from hens. I) not slaughter, or attempt to euthanize, or bury a hen within District limits, unless at an authorized facility. SECTION 20 -- PROHIBITEDANIMALS 88. Except as provided in section 68 of this bylaw, no person shall, on either a temporary or permanent basis: (a) breed; (b) possess; (c) exhibit for entertainment or educational purposes; or (d) display in public; any prohibited animal outlined in Schedule "E"to this Bylaw. 89. Paragraph 88 does not apply to: (a) the premises of a (local government) facility used for keeping impounded animals; (b) the premises of any police department; (c) premises operated by The BritishColumbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; (d) the premises of a veterinarian licensed by the College of Veterinarians of BC, providing the veterinarian is providing temporary care for a prohibited animal; (e) premises that keep prohibited animals for which a valid permit is in place pursuant to the WildlifeAct, RSBC 1996 c 488; (f) premises that keep animals for educational and research purposes, which are accredited by the Canadian Council for Animal Care; or (g) premises of an aquarium or zoological park, which is accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria. SECTION 22 -- PENALTIES 91. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who suffers or permits any act orthing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who neglects to do, or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this bylaw commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a penalty not less than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars and not more than Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars, together with the cost of prosecution. RECEIVED FIRST READING on the 13"' RECEIVED SECOND READING on the 13"' RECEIVED THIRD READING on the 13"' ADOPTED on the » ' 17th day of day of day of day of July, 2020 July, 2020 July, 2020 August, 2020 Aleen Torraville, Corporate Officer DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITYBYLAWNO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE "A" DOGICAT LICENCE APPLICATION FORM Application Type: Renewal New Tag Number: Dog Cat ANIMALOWNER INFORMATION Last Name: First Name: Date: Address: Postal Code: Phone Number: Emergency Contact Person and Number: ANIMALINFORMATION Name: Identification: Breed: Secondary Breed: Age or D.O.B.: Sex: Male Neutered Female Spayed Colour: Markings: AGREEMENT * Alllicence fees are listed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time to time. * July 1" and after, all licence fees are 50% off. * There will be a fee to issue a replacement tag. * This licences will expire on December 31 of this year. * I have a copy of the District of Tumbler Ridge Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 692, 2020 and I understand and will comply with all regulations listed throughout the bylaw. |=|Yes BN0 DISTRICT OF TUMBLERRIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITYBYLAW NO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE "B" COMMERCIALKENNELLICENCE APPLICATIONFORM KENNELOPERATOR INFORMATION Name of Kennel Operator: Name of Kennel: If the kennel is located on leased or rented property, an approval letter signed by the registered owner of the property must be attached to this application Street Address of Kennel: MailingAddress: Phone: Email: Alternate Contact Person and Phone Number in Case of Emergency: KENNELSPECIFICATIONS (Please attach a photo of the kennel and a brief description or drawing of your operation.) I am aware that the District of Tumbler Ridge Bylaw No. 692 regulates the responsibilities of Commercial Kennel Operators. I will comply with the Commercial Kennel guidelines in accordance with this Bylaw in order DISTRICT OF TUMBLERRIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITY BYLAWNO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE "C" APPLICATION FOR THE RELEASE OF A HIGH-RISK DOG I, , of (name of owner) (address of owner) in the District of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, hereby apply for the release of Dog's Name: License No. Breed: Colour/Markings: Age or DOB: Sex: (the "Dog"). I am the owner of the Dog. I am aware and have been informed that the Dog is a High-Risk Dog within the meaning of Bylaw No. 692 and I am aware of the responsibility and potential liabilitywhich rest with me in keeping or harbouring the Dog and state that the Dog willbe kept at: (address). in consideration of the release of the Dog to me, I hereby acknowledge, covenant and agree with the District of Tumbler Ridge: (a) that Iwillat all times when the Dog is not kept on a leash and under the control of a person who is competent to control the Dog, keep the Dog in a dwelling or accessory building or within a securely locked enclosure complying with the requirements of Bylaw No. 692. (b) that Iwillsave harmless and indemnify the District of Tumbler Ridge, its Animal Control Officer, and any of its officers, employees, agents or elected or appointed officials from and against any and all actions, causes of action, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs or expenses whatsoever and by whomsoever brought in any way arising from or caused by the release of the Dog to me or the keeping or harbouring of the Dog by me and, without limitingthe generality of the foregoing, for any personal injury or death inflictedon any other animal or any person by the Dog or any damage to property caused by the Dog. I submit herewith the sum of $ in payment of all licence and impounding fees payable by me pursuant to DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITY BYLAW NO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE "D" APPLICATIONFOR THE RELEASE OF A DANGEROUS DOG I, , of (name of owner) (address of owner) in the District of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, hereby apply for the release of Dog's Name: License No. Breed: Colour/Markings: Age or DOB: Sex: (the "Dog"). I am the owner of the Dog. I am aware and have been informed that the Dog is a Dangerous Dog within the meaning of Bylaw No. 692 and I am aware of the responsibility and potential liabilitywhich rest with me in keeping or harbouring the Dog and state that the Dog willbe kept at: (address). In consideration of the release of the Dog to me, I hereby acknowledge, covenant and agree with the District of Tumbler Ridge: (a) that Iwillat all times when the Dog is not kept on a leash [and muzzle ifthis box is checked ] and under the control of a person who is competent to control the Dog, keep the Dog in a dwelling or accessory building or within a securely locked enclosure complying with the requirements of Bylaw No. 692. (b) that Iwillsave harmless and indemnify the Districtof Tumbler Ridge, its Animal Control Officer, and any of its officers, employees, agents or elected or appointed officials from and against any and all actions, causes of action, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs or expenses whatsoever and by whomsoever brought in any way arising from or caused by the release of the Dog to me or the keeping or harbouring of the Dog by me and, without limitingthe generality of the foregoing, for any personal injury or death inflicted on any other animal or any person by the Dog or any damage to property caused by the Dog. I submit herewith the sum of $ in payment of all licence and impounding fees DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITY BYLAWNO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE "E" LIST OF PROHIBITED ANIMALS all nonhuman primates all felidae, except the domestic cat all canidae, except the domestic dog all ursidae (bears) all proboscidea (elephants) all pinnipedia (seals, walrus) all marsupials all edentates (anteaters) 9. all xenartha (such as sloths, armadillos, and tamanduas) 10. all monotremata (spiny anteater and platypus) 11. all venomous or poisonous reptiles and amphibians 12. all snakes which reach an adult length larger than 3 metres 13. all venomous or poisonous invertebrates (such as black widow spiders, tarantulas, and blue-ringed octopus) 14. all ungulates, except the bison and the domestic breeds of cow, goat, sheep, pig, horse, mule, donkey, ass, llama, and alpaca 15. all hyenidae (hyenas) 16. all hyracoidean (hyraxes) 17. all mustelidae (skunks, weasels, otters, wild ferrets), except the domestic ferret 18. all procyonidae (raccoons, coatimundis) 19. all viverridae (civets and genets) 20. all herpestidae (mongooses) 21. all cetacea (whales, porpoises, dolphins) 22. all rodentia, except the hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, domestic mouse, and domestic rat. 23. all chiroptera (bats), colugos (flying lemurs), and scandentia (treeshrews) 24. all lagomorphs (rabbits and hare), except the domestic rabbit 25. all birds except the domestic quail, pheasant, pigeon, chicken, duck, goose and turkey, plus the budgie, cockatiel, lovebird, finch, and canary. DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITYBYLAWNO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE "F" ANIMALSURRENDER FORM GENERAL INFORMATION Owner's Name: Date: Address: Postal Code: Phone Number: Animal's Name: Identification: Breed: Colour/Markings: Age or D.O.B.: Sex: Male Neutered Female Spayed Reason for Surrender: CONSENT * IIwe are the owner(s) of the above described animal and are legally responsible for its care and have authority to surrender. l/ we authorize the District of Tumbler Ridge to have a licensed veterinarian humanely euthanize the above described animal if necessag. l/ we have been given the opportunity to receive independent legal advice before executing this release and have waived that opportunity. "Yes "No l/ we agree to indemnify the District of Tumbler Ridge, its employees or agents against any and all claims arising from all services preformed and provided. I/wethe owners understand and agree that we cannot reclaim the animal back after relinquishing it to the District of Tumbler Ridge. "Yes "No Has the animal bitten any person(s) in the past 15 (fifteen) days? "Yes "No Has the animal, to your knowledge been exposed to a disease? "Yes "No l/ we the owners will authorize veterinary records. " Yes " No DISTRICTOF TUMBLER RIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITYBYLAWNO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE"G" EUTHANASIAREQUEST FORM GENERALINFORMATION Owner's Name: Date: Address: Postal Code: Phone Number: Animal's Name: Identification: Breed: Colour/Markings: Age or D.O.B.: Sex: Male Neutered Female Spayed Reason for Euthanasia: III Private Cremation Requested D General Cremation Requested CONSENT * l/ we are the owner(s) of the above described animal and are legally responsible for its care and have authority to request euthanasia. * l/ we authorize the District of Tumbler Ridge to have a licensed veterinarian humanely euthanize the above described animal on my/our behalf. * l/ we have been given the opportunity to receive independent legal advice before executing this release and have waived that opportunity. BYes BN0 I/ we agree to indemnify the District of Tumbler Ridge, its employees or agents against any and all claims arising from all services preformed and provided. * Has the animal bitten any person(s) in the past 15 (fifteen) days? BYes BN0 Has the animal, to your knowledge been exposed to a disease? BYes BN0 l/ we the owners will authorize veterinary records? B Yes B No SCHEDULE "H" DISTRICT OF TUMBLERRIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITYBYLAWNO. 692, 2020 ANIMALADOPTION APPLICATION FORM APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: Address: Civic Address: MailingAddress: Phone: Email: BCDL/ID: Birthdate: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date: Staff Name: Anima|'s Name: GENERALINFORMATION 1. Who will have the primary responsibility for this animal? 2. Have you had animals before? Yes No 3. What happened to them? Acreage 2. Do you: 4. Have you surrendered or given away a pet? YOUR HOME House Own permission to have pets? I 1. What type of home do you live in? Apartment Rent 3. Do you have your landlord's/strata's Yes No Please provide us with contact information for your landlord or a copy of your strata by-laws: Animal Adoption Application Form page 2 of 3 YOUR FAMILY YOUR PETS 1. Who are you adopting this animal for? Other: Myself 2. Number of adults (18+) at home: No Yes 3. Number of children at home: 1. Are there other animals in your household? Ifyes, please list them: Name Breed Age Sex Fixed? 0-7 8-17 4. Any visiting children? Yes No 5. Any allergies in the family? Yes No 6. How busy is your family's schedule? Very Busy Busy Not Busy of your vet: 2. Please provide the name and phone number HOME VISIT . How would you describe yourself? Loud Nervous Calm Quiet 8. Are you planning on any of the following in Are you willing to have a District of Tumbler Ridge Animal Control or Bylaw Enforcement Officer do a home visit by appointment? Yes No the next month? Moving Holiday Change in Schedule 9. Where will your animal stay during holidays? If not, why? At home with care Boarding Other DOGS ONLY 1. How many hours of exercise can you give your dog? Weekdays ____Weekends___ 2. What would you enjoy doing with your dog? On-leash walking Off-leash walking Off-leash parks Jogging Cycling Other 3. Approximately how much do you Animal Adoption Application Form page 3 of 3 TELLUSWHATYOUARELOOKINGFOR i2i=iiiopreference CiLong D?ori-shedding Cirillopreference Breedrlype/colour: PROBLEMSYou AIIEWILLING1'0WDIIKON Elseparation anxiety Cillttcltabliily l.IIMildaggression T Clobedlenue Eliiouse training Elfearfulness Eliieauionto other dogs Eiaariting Elvocaiizatinti Ellam not willing to workon any problems Elineed more informationto decide IWDULDLIKEMYDOG19: H _ 7 T H T J H T VEIIVMIPORTAIIT' l QUITEIMEQTANT , ITZIIEJTT lMDIiT:i'? H Befriendly with children T ci 3 Befriendly with other dogs T V H 7 H R U 9 Befriendly with me 7 D 7 'D K II Hefriendly withvisitors to the house 2 2 ti 2 S S S :i Eriloybeing groomed ---- CI 3 Eriloybeing held El El __ i.'.I Enjoybeing pelted El ' CI _ :1 Becalm n Bevtavlui a mule! " ' :i Beindependent I] i D Neveiwake me up at night El El Nevershow aggressive' behaviour D i I: D SOMEDOGSWILLREQUIRETRAINING Ind a dog that is already lrairied lam first time clogowner Ihave obedience trained before Ihave lots ofexperience and mold handle difficultdog Underwhatcircunislanteswouldyou return your dog? Elhloving i:IToocostly Emew baby Elhggiessiori Elmedicalreasons illiitot enough time iilisehaviotrrproblem Comments: Haveall the members of your househotdmet the dog? Elres Elmo Elfes Haveyouever been nonviciedof neglect orcruelty to animals? Elno DISTRICT OF TUMBLERRIDGE ANIMALRESPONSIBILITY BYLAW NO. 692, 2020 SCHEDULE "I" BACKYARD HEN KEEPING LICENCE APPLICATION FORM HEN OWNER INFORMATION Name: Address: If the owner of the hens is an occupied lessee/tenant, a signed approval letter must be attached to the application Civic Address: MailingAddress: Phone: Email: Number of Hens: (Maximum 8, Ag Roosters) CHICKENCOOP INFORMATION (Please attach a photo of the coop and a brief description or drawing of your operation and coop location.) lam aware that the District of Tumbler Ridge Bylaw No. 692 regulates the responsibilities of Backyard Hen Owners. I will comply with the backyard Hen guidelines in accordance with this Bylaw in order to prevent nuisances or disturbances to individuals or the public.