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The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton
By-law No. 017-2026
The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton
By-law No. 017-2026
Being a By-law to License, Regulate and Control Certain Animals within the
Municipality of Brighton.
Being a By-law to License, Regulate and Control Certain Animals within the
Municipality of Brighton.
Whereas, pursuant to the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. c.25, Section 11(3) (9)
Municipalities have the authority to pass by-laws with respect to animals;
Whereas, pursuant to the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. c.25, Section 11(3) (9)
Municipalities have the authority to pass by-laws with respect to animals;
Whereas, pursuant to the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. c.25, Section 11(3) (9)
Municipalities have the authority to pass by-laws with respect to animals;
And Whereas, Section 103 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001 , c. 25, as
amended, provides for the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or
trespassing and the sale of impounded animals;
And Whereas, Section 103 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001 , c. 25, as
amended, provides for the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or
trespassing and the sale of impounded animals;
And Whereas, Section 103 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001 , c. 25, as
amended, provides for the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or
trespassing and the sale of impounded animals;
And Whereas, Section 103 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , S.O. 2001 , c. 25, as
amended, provides for the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or
trespassing and the sale of impounded animals;
And Whereas, Council recognizes that free-roaming cats contribute to wildlife
predation, neighbourhood nuisance complaints, and public health concerns;
And Whereas, Council recognizes that free-roaming cats contribute to wildlife
predation, neighbourhood nuisance complaints, and public health concerns;
And Whereas, Council recognizes that free-roaming cats contribute to wildlife
predation, neighbourhood nuisance complaints, and public health concerns;
And Whereas, the Dog Owners Liability Act R.S.O. 1990 Section 18 creates
offences and obligations for dog owners;
And Whereas, the Dog Owners Liability Act R.S.O. 1990 Section 18 creates
offences and obligations for dog owners;
And Whereas, the Dog Owners Liability Act R.S.O. 1990 Section 18 creates
offences and obligations for dog owners;
And Whereas, Section 434.1 (1) of the Municipal Act, without limiting sections 9,
10 and 11, a municipality may require a person, subject to such conditions as the
municipality considers appropriate, to pay an administrative penalty if the
municipality is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a By-law of the
municipality passed under this Act;
And Whereas, Section 434.1 (1) of the Municipal Act, without limiting sections 9,
10 and 11, a municipality may require a person, subject to such conditions as the
municipality considers appropriate, to pay an administrative penalty if the
municipality is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a By-law of the
municipality passed under this Act;
And Whereas, Section 434.1 (1) of the Municipal Act, without limiting sections 9,
10 and 11, a municipality may require a person, subject to such conditions as the
municipality considers appropriate, to pay an administrative penalty if the
municipality is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a By-law of the
municipality passed under this Act;
And Whereas, Section 434.1 (1) of the Municipal Act, without limiting sections 9,
10 and 11, a municipality may require a person, subject to such conditions as the
municipality considers appropriate, to pay an administrative penalty if the
municipality is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a By-law of the
municipality passed under this Act;
And Whereas, Section 434.1 (1) of the Municipal Act, without limiting sections 9,
10 and 11, a municipality may require a person, subject to such conditions as the
municipality considers appropriate, to pay an administrative penalty if the
municipality is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a By-law of the
municipality passed under this Act;
And Whereas, Section 434.1 (1) of the Municipal Act, without limiting sections 9,
10 and 11, a municipality may require a person, subject to such conditions as the
municipality considers appropriate, to pay an administrative penalty if the
municipality is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a By-law of the
municipality passed under this Act;
And Whereas, the Council of the Municipality of Brighton deems it is in the best
interest of the residents to provide for the licensing, regulation and control of
animals in the Municipality of Brighton;
And Whereas, the Council of the Municipality of Brighton deems it is in the best
interest of the residents to provide for the licensing, regulation and control of
animals in the Municipality of Brighton;
And Whereas, the Council of the Municipality of Brighton deems it is in the best
interest of the residents to provide for the licensing, regulation and control of
animals in the Municipality of Brighton;
And Whereas, the Council of the Municipality of Brighton deems it is in the best
interest of the residents to provide for the licensing, regulation and control of
animals in the Municipality of Brighton;
Now Therefore - the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Brighton hereby enacts as follows:
Now Therefore - the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Brighton hereby enacts as follows:
1.0 SHORT TITLE
This By-law shall be referred to as the "Animal Control By-law".
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 In this By-law:
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 In this By-law:
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 In this By-law:
"Animal" shall mean and include, a dog, a cat, or any other mammal, bird
or reptile being kept as a household pet, or is an animal bred, kept, or
raised on a farm;
"Animal" shall mean and include, a dog, a cat, or any other mammal, bird
or reptile being kept as a household pet, or is an animal bred, kept, or
raised on a farm;
"Animal" shall mean and include, a dog, a cat, or any other mammal, bird
or reptile being kept as a household pet, or is an animal bred, kept, or
raised on a farm;
"Animal" shall mean and include, a dog, a cat, or any other mammal, bird
or reptile being kept as a household pet, or is an animal bred, kept, or
raised on a farm;
"Animal Control Officer" shall mean a person who has entered into a
contract with the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to control
animals, and any servants or agents of such a person;
"Animal Control Officer" shall mean a person who has entered into a
contract with the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to control
animals, and any servants or agents of such a person;
"Animal Control Officer" shall mean a person who has entered into a
contract with the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to control
animals, and any servants or agents of such a person;
"Animal Control Officer" shall mean a person who has entered into a
contract with the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to control
animals, and any servants or agents of such a person;
"Barn Cat" means a domestic or semi-feral cat kept on agricultural or rural
property for the primary purpose of rodent control and not ordinarily
confined within a dwelling;
"Barn Cat" means a domestic or semi-feral cat kept on agricultural or rural
property for the primary purpose of rodent control and not ordinarily
confined within a dwelling;
"Barn Cat" means a domestic or semi-feral cat kept on agricultural or rural
property for the primary purpose of rodent control and not ordinarily
confined within a dwelling;
"Barn Cat" means a domestic or semi-feral cat kept on agricultural or rural
property for the primary purpose of rodent control and not ordinarily
confined within a dwelling;
"By-law Enforcement Officer" shall mean a person appointed by the
Municipality of Brighton for the purpose of enforcing by-laws, or any
delegate or agent thereof;
"By-law Enforcement Officer" shall mean a person appointed by the
Municipality of Brighton for the purpose of enforcing by-laws, or any
delegate or agent thereof;
"By-law Enforcement Officer" shall mean a person appointed by the
Municipality of Brighton for the purpose of enforcing by-laws, or any
delegate or agent thereof;
"By-law Enforcement Officer" shall mean a person appointed by the
Municipality of Brighton for the purpose of enforcing by-laws, or any
delegate or agent thereof;
"Cat" shall mean a male or female cat;
"Cat" shall mean a male or female cat;
"Cat Nuisance" means a cat that, as a result of human action or inaction,
causes repeated trespass, defecation, spraying, fighting, excessive noise,
"Cat Nuisance" means a cat that, as a result of human action or inaction,
causes repeated trespass, defecation, spraying, fighting, excessive noise,
"Cat Nuisance" means a cat that, as a result of human action or inaction,
causes repeated trespass, defecation, spraying, fighting, excessive noise,
damage to property, disturbance or destruction of wildlife, or unsanitary
conditions;
damage to property, disturbance or destruction of wildlife, or unsanitary
conditions;
"Clerk" shall mean the Clerk of the Municipality of Brighton;
"Clerk" shall mean the Clerk of the Municipality of Brighton;
"Colony Caregiver" means a person who provides food, water, shelter, or
care to one or more feral cats or a feral cat colony;
"Colony Caregiver" means a person who provides food, water, shelter, or
care to one or more feral cats or a feral cat colony;
"Colony Caregiver" means a person who provides food, water, shelter, or
care to one or more feral cats or a feral cat colony;
"Control" shall mean having at all times, the ability to manage, direct,
restrict and restrain the movements of an animal;
"Control" shall mean having at all times, the ability to manage, direct,
restrict and restrain the movements of an animal;
"Control" shall mean having at all times, the ability to manage, direct,
restrict and restrain the movements of an animal;
"Council" shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Brighton;
"Council" shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Brighton;
"Council" shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Brighton;
"Domestic Cat" means a cat that is owned, harboured, fed, or otherwise
cared for by a person and ordinarily confined within a dwelling;
"Domestic Cat" means a cat that is owned, harboured, fed, or otherwise
cared for by a person and ordinarily confined within a dwelling;
"Domestic Cat" means a cat that is owned, harboured, fed, or otherwise
cared for by a person and ordinarily confined within a dwelling;
"Dangerous Dog" means a dog that:
"Dangerous Dog" means a dog that:
a) has in the absence of any mitigating factor, attacked, bitten or caused
injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or
disposition to do so;
a) has in the absence of any mitigating factor, attacked, bitten or caused
injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or
disposition to do so;
a) has in the absence of any mitigating factor, attacked, bitten or caused
injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or
disposition to do so;
a) has in the absence of any mitigating factor, attacked, bitten or caused
injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or
disposition to do so;
a) has in the absence of any mitigating factor, attacked, bitten or caused
injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or
disposition to do so;
b) hassignificantly injured a domestic or farm animal; or
b) hassignificantly injured a domestic or farm animal; or
b) hassignificantly injured a domestic or farm animal; or
c) hasshown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive
to persons or animals;
c) hasshown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive
to persons or animals;
c) hasshown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive
to persons or animals;
c) hasshown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive
to persons or animals;
"Dog" shall mean a male or female domesticated dog, or any member of
the species Canis familiaris, that is twelve (12) weeks or older;
"Dog" shall mean a male or female domesticated dog, or any member of
the species Canis familiaris, that is twelve (12) weeks or older;
"Dog" shall mean a male or female domesticated dog, or any member of
the species Canis familiaris, that is twelve (12) weeks or older;
"Excessive Barking" shall mean when a dog creates a noise, by barking
or otherwise, which persistently occurs or continues to such a degree or
extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or
convenience of a person;
"Excessive Barking" shall mean when a dog creates a noise, by barking
or otherwise, which persistently occurs or continues to such a degree or
extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or
convenience of a person;
"Excessive Barking" shall mean when a dog creates a noise, by barking
or otherwise, which persistently occurs or continues to such a degree or
extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or
convenience of a person;
"Excessive Barking" shall mean when a dog creates a noise, by barking
or otherwise, which persistently occurs or continues to such a degree or
extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or
convenience of a person;
"Excessive Barking" shall mean when a dog creates a noise, by barking
or otherwise, which persistently occurs or continues to such a degree or
extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or
convenience of a person;
"Feral Cat" means a cat that is not owned, socialized, or accustomed to
human contact and lives independently of direct human care or control;
"Feral Cat" means a cat that is not owned, socialized, or accustomed to
human contact and lives independently of direct human care or control;
"Feral Cat" means a cat that is not owned, socialized, or accustomed to
human contact and lives independently of direct human care or control;
"Feral Cat Colony" means a group of feral cats that congregate, shelter,
or are fed at a specific location on a recurring basis;
"Feral Cat Colony" means a group of feral cats that congregate, shelter,
or are fed at a specific location on a recurring basis;
"Feral Cat Colony" means a group of feral cats that congregate, shelter,
or are fed at a specific location on a recurring basis;
"Guide Dog" shall mean a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for a
blind or visually impaired person and having the qualifications prescribed by
the regulations under the Blind Person's Rights Act; and shall also include
a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for other physically disabled
persons;
"Guide Dog" shall mean a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for a
blind or visually impaired person and having the qualifications prescribed by
the regulations under the Blind Person's Rights Act; and shall also include
a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for other physically disabled
persons;
"Guide Dog" shall mean a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for a
blind or visually impaired person and having the qualifications prescribed by
the regulations under the Blind Person's Rights Act; and shall also include
a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for other physically disabled
persons;
"Guide Dog" shall mean a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for a
blind or visually impaired person and having the qualifications prescribed by
the regulations under the Blind Person's Rights Act; and shall also include
a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for other physically disabled
persons;
"Guide Dog" shall mean a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for a
blind or visually impaired person and having the qualifications prescribed by
the regulations under the Blind Person's Rights Act; and shall also include
a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for other physically disabled
persons;
"Guide Dog" shall mean a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for a
blind or visually impaired person and having the qualifications prescribed by
the regulations under the Blind Person's Rights Act; and shall also include
a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for other physically disabled
persons;
"Kennel" shall mean an establishment kept solely, or in part, for the
breeding, boarding, showing, training, owning or a combination of any of
the aforementioned services, of more than 3 dogs, whether or not the
activity is performed for financial gain, profit or personal;
"Kennel" shall mean an establishment kept solely, or in part, for the
breeding, boarding, showing, training, owning or a combination of any of
the aforementioned services, of more than 3 dogs, whether or not the
activity is performed for financial gain, profit or personal;
"Kennel" shall mean an establishment kept solely, or in part, for the
breeding, boarding, showing, training, owning or a combination of any of
the aforementioned services, of more than 3 dogs, whether or not the
activity is performed for financial gain, profit or personal;
"Kennel" shall mean an establishment kept solely, or in part, for the
breeding, boarding, showing, training, owning or a combination of any of
the aforementioned services, of more than 3 dogs, whether or not the
activity is performed for financial gain, profit or personal;
"Kennel" shall mean an establishment kept solely, or in part, for the
breeding, boarding, showing, training, owning or a combination of any of
the aforementioned services, of more than 3 dogs, whether or not the
activity is performed for financial gain, profit or personal;
"Leash" means a fixed-length restraining device made of rope, leather,
nylon or similar material and does not include a retractable or extendable
leash device;
"Leash" means a fixed-length restraining device made of rope, leather,
nylon or similar material and does not include a retractable or extendable
leash device;
"Leash" means a fixed-length restraining device made of rope, leather,
nylon or similar material and does not include a retractable or extendable
leash device;
"Leash" means a fixed-length restraining device made of rope, leather,
nylon or similar material and does not include a retractable or extendable
leash device;
"Leashed" shall mean when an animal is wearing a restraining device of
sufficient strength and material appropriate to the size of the animal, and is
held or controlled by a person or object;
"Leashed" shall mean when an animal is wearing a restraining device of
sufficient strength and material appropriate to the size of the animal, and is
held or controlled by a person or object;
"Leashed" shall mean when an animal is wearing a restraining device of
sufficient strength and material appropriate to the size of the animal, and is
held or controlled by a person or object;
"Leashed" shall mean when an animal is wearing a restraining device of
sufficient strength and material appropriate to the size of the animal, and is
held or controlled by a person or object;
"Licence" for the purpose of this By-law, shall be deemed to be the receipt
issued by the Treasurer of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton or
his/her authorized agent, upon payment of the appropriate tax or licence
fee;
"Licence" for the purpose of this By-law, shall be deemed to be the receipt
issued by the Treasurer of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton or
his/her authorized agent, upon payment of the appropriate tax or licence
fee;
"Licence" for the purpose of this By-law, shall be deemed to be the receipt
issued by the Treasurer of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton or
his/her authorized agent, upon payment of the appropriate tax or licence
fee;
"Licence" for the purpose of this By-law, shall be deemed to be the receipt
issued by the Treasurer of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton or
his/her authorized agent, upon payment of the appropriate tax or licence
fee;
"Licence" for the purpose of this By-law, shall be deemed to be the receipt
issued by the Treasurer of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton or
his/her authorized agent, upon payment of the appropriate tax or licence
fee;
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"Medical Officer" shall mean the Medical Officer of Health or Health
Inspector of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit;
"Medical Officer" shall mean the Medical Officer of Health or Health
Inspector of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit;
"Medical Officer" shall mean the Medical Officer of Health or Health
Inspector of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit;
"Mitigating Factor" shall mean any circumstance which reasonably
excuses aggressive behavior of a dog and may include, but is not limited
to:
"Mitigating Factor" shall mean any circumstance which reasonably
excuses aggressive behavior of a dog and may include, but is not limited
to:
"Mitigating Factor" shall mean any circumstance which reasonably
excuses aggressive behavior of a dog and may include, but is not limited
to:
"Mitigating Factor" shall mean any circumstance which reasonably
excuses aggressive behavior of a dog and may include, but is not limited
to:
a) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of an attack by a person or domestic animal;
a) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of an attack by a person or domestic animal;
a) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of an attack by a person or domestic animal;
a) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of an attack by a person or domestic animal;
b) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of its young or reacting to a person or domestic animal trespassing on
the property of its Owner; or
b) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of its young or reacting to a person or domestic animal trespassing on
the property of its Owner; or
b) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of its young or reacting to a person or domestic animal trespassing on
the property of its Owner; or
b) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of its young or reacting to a person or domestic animal trespassing on
the property of its Owner; or
b) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, acting in defense
of its young or reacting to a person or domestic animal trespassing on
the property of its Owner; or
c) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, being teased,
provoked or tormented;
c) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, being teased,
provoked or tormented;
c) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, being teased,
provoked or tormented;
c) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behavior, being teased,
provoked or tormented;
"Municipality" shall mean the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton;
"Municipality" shall mean the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton;
"Off-Leash Areas" shall mean areas approved by the Municipality whether
Public or Private where dogs are permitted to roam without a leash while
still under the direct control of its owner or handler;
"Off-Leash Areas" shall mean areas approved by the Municipality whether
Public or Private where dogs are permitted to roam without a leash while
still under the direct control of its owner or handler;
"Off-Leash Areas" shall mean areas approved by the Municipality whether
Public or Private where dogs are permitted to roam without a leash while
still under the direct control of its owner or handler;
"Off-Leash Areas" shall mean areas approved by the Municipality whether
Public or Private where dogs are permitted to roam without a leash while
still under the direct control of its owner or handler;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the order issued to the owner of a dog by
the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, where the Officer
is satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that the dog has bitten a person and/or domestic animal,
placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm, or behaved in
a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic
animals;
"Owner" means any person, partnership, association or corporation that
owns, possesses, harbours, or has control, care or custody over an animal;
and where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of
the minor;
"Owner" means any person, partnership, association or corporation that
owns, possesses, harbours, or has control, care or custody over an animal;
and where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of
the minor;
"Owner" means any person, partnership, association or corporation that
owns, possesses, harbours, or has control, care or custody over an animal;
and where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of
the minor;
"Owner" means any person, partnership, association or corporation that
owns, possesses, harbours, or has control, care or custody over an animal;
and where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of
the minor;
"Owner" means any person, partnership, association or corporation that
owns, possesses, harbours, or has control, care or custody over an animal;
and where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of
the minor;
"Person" shall mean any individual, firm, society, association, partnership
or corporation;
"Person" shall mean any individual, firm, society, association, partnership
or corporation;
"Person" shall mean any individual, firm, society, association, partnership
or corporation;
"Possession or Harbouring" shall mean deemed to occur when a person
permits an animal to remain at or about or on the property or the premises
which they own or occupy, or which is habitually kept on such property;
"Possession or Harbouring" shall mean deemed to occur when a person
permits an animal to remain at or about or on the property or the premises
which they own or occupy, or which is habitually kept on such property;
"Possession or Harbouring" shall mean deemed to occur when a person
permits an animal to remain at or about or on the property or the premises
which they own or occupy, or which is habitually kept on such property;
"Possession or Harbouring" shall mean deemed to occur when a person
permits an animal to remain at or about or on the property or the premises
which they own or occupy, or which is habitually kept on such property;
"Pound" shall mean such premises and facilities designated by the
Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton as the Municipal Pound;
"Pound" shall mean such premises and facilities designated by the
Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton as the Municipal Pound;
"Pound" shall mean such premises and facilities designated by the
Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton as the Municipal Pound;
"Pound Keeper" shall mean a person, persons, association or society
appointed by the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to maintain and
administer the Pound;
"Pound Keeper" shall mean a person, persons, association or society
appointed by the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to maintain and
administer the Pound;
"Pound Keeper" shall mean a person, persons, association or society
appointed by the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to maintain and
administer the Pound;
"Pound Keeper" shall mean a person, persons, association or society
appointed by the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton to maintain and
administer the Pound;
"Premises" shall mean lands as specified in the Transfer/Deed of Land of
the Owner or in leased lands;
"Premises" shall mean lands as specified in the Transfer/Deed of Land of
the Owner or in leased lands;
"Premises" shall mean lands as specified in the Transfer/Deed of Land of
the Owner or in leased lands;
"Registered Service Dogs" shall mean dogs that are individually trained
to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities and that are
registered with an accredited "Service Animal" organization;
"Registered Service Dogs" shall mean dogs that are individually trained
to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities and that are
registered with an accredited "Service Animal" organization;
"Registered Service Dogs" shall mean dogs that are individually trained
to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities and that are
registered with an accredited "Service Animal" organization;
"Registered Service Dogs" shall mean dogs that are individually trained
to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities and that are
registered with an accredited "Service Animal" organization;
"Restrained" shall mean being kept inside a building or house or in an
enclosed pen of sufficient dimensions and strength to be humane or
leashed to prevent a dog from coming in contact with any person other than
the owner of the dog;
"Restrained" shall mean being kept inside a building or house or in an
enclosed pen of sufficient dimensions and strength to be humane or
leashed to prevent a dog from coming in contact with any person other than
the owner of the dog;
"Restrained" shall mean being kept inside a building or house or in an
enclosed pen of sufficient dimensions and strength to be humane or
leashed to prevent a dog from coming in contact with any person other than
the owner of the dog;
"Restrained" shall mean being kept inside a building or house or in an
enclosed pen of sufficient dimensions and strength to be humane or
leashed to prevent a dog from coming in contact with any person other than
the owner of the dog;
"Restrained" shall mean being kept inside a building or house or in an
enclosed pen of sufficient dimensions and strength to be humane or
leashed to prevent a dog from coming in contact with any person other than
the owner of the dog;
"Running at Large" shall mean any animal as defined herein that is found
any place other than the premises of the owner and is not under control of
any person;
"Running at Large" shall mean any animal as defined herein that is found
any place other than the premises of the owner and is not under control of
any person;
"Running at Large" shall mean any animal as defined herein that is found
any place other than the premises of the owner and is not under control of
any person;
"Running at Large" shall mean any animal as defined herein that is found
any place other than the premises of the owner and is not under control of
any person;
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"Under Control of a Capable Person" shall mean a dog that is at all
times, while the dog is off its owner's property, on a leash and under care
and control and capable of being physically restrained in such a manner as
to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or other animal and to
prevent contact with people and other animals when the dog is off the
premise of the owner;
"Under Control of a Capable Person" shall mean a dog that is at all
times, while the dog is off its owner's property, on a leash and under care
and control and capable of being physically restrained in such a manner as
to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or other animal and to
prevent contact with people and other animals when the dog is off the
premise of the owner;
"Under Control of a Capable Person" shall mean a dog that is at all
times, while the dog is off its owner's property, on a leash and under care
and control and capable of being physically restrained in such a manner as
to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or other animal and to
prevent contact with people and other animals when the dog is off the
premise of the owner;
"Under Control of a Capable Person" shall mean a dog that is at all
times, while the dog is off its owner's property, on a leash and under care
and control and capable of being physically restrained in such a manner as
to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or other animal and to
prevent contact with people and other animals when the dog is off the
premise of the owner;
"Under Control of a Capable Person" shall mean a dog that is at all
times, while the dog is off its owner's property, on a leash and under care
and control and capable of being physically restrained in such a manner as
to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or other animal and to
prevent contact with people and other animals when the dog is off the
premise of the owner;
"Under Control of a Capable Person" shall mean a dog that is at all
times, while the dog is off its owner's property, on a leash and under care
and control and capable of being physically restrained in such a manner as
to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or other animal and to
prevent contact with people and other animals when the dog is off the
premise of the owner;
"Under Control of a Capable Person" shall mean a dog that is at all
times, while the dog is off its owner's property, on a leash and under care
and control and capable of being physically restrained in such a manner as
to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or other animal and to
prevent contact with people and other animals when the dog is off the
premise of the owner;
"Waste" shall mean waste matter sent out from the body
(excrement/feces); or a solid waste matter sent from the body;
"Waste" shall mean waste matter sent out from the body
(excrement/feces); or a solid waste matter sent from the body;
"Waste" shall mean waste matter sent out from the body
(excrement/feces); or a solid waste matter sent from the body;
"Working Dog" shall mean any of various breeds of dogs developed or
trained to perform useful work to assist humans (i.e. herding animals,
pulling wagons or sleds, livestock guardian, or guarding property) and
excludes hunting dogs;
"Working Dog" shall mean any of various breeds of dogs developed or
trained to perform useful work to assist humans (i.e. herding animals,
pulling wagons or sleds, livestock guardian, or guarding property) and
excludes hunting dogs;
"Working Dog" shall mean any of various breeds of dogs developed or
trained to perform useful work to assist humans (i.e. herding animals,
pulling wagons or sleds, livestock guardian, or guarding property) and
excludes hunting dogs;
"Working Dog" shall mean any of various breeds of dogs developed or
trained to perform useful work to assist humans (i.e. herding animals,
pulling wagons or sleds, livestock guardian, or guarding property) and
excludes hunting dogs;
"Working Dog" shall mean any of various breeds of dogs developed or
trained to perform useful work to assist humans (i.e. herding animals,
pulling wagons or sleds, livestock guardian, or guarding property) and
excludes hunting dogs;
"Yard" shall mean a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located
on the same property as the building or structure, and which space is open,
uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except for such
accessory buildings, structures, or uses as are specifically permitted;
"Yard" shall mean a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located
on the same property as the building or structure, and which space is open,
uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except for such
accessory buildings, structures, or uses as are specifically permitted;
"Yard" shall mean a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located
on the same property as the building or structure, and which space is open,
uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except for such
accessory buildings, structures, or uses as are specifically permitted;
"Yard" shall mean a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located
on the same property as the building or structure, and which space is open,
uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except for such
accessory buildings, structures, or uses as are specifically permitted;
"Yard" shall mean a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located
on the same property as the building or structure, and which space is open,
uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except for such
accessory buildings, structures, or uses as are specifically permitted;
"Zoning By-law" shall mean the Municipality of Brighton Comprehensive
Zoning By-law No. 140-2002, as amended.
"Zoning By-law" shall mean the Municipality of Brighton Comprehensive
Zoning By-law No. 140-2002, as amended.
"Zoning By-law" shall mean the Municipality of Brighton Comprehensive
Zoning By-law No. 140-2002, as amended.
3.0 DOG LICENSING PROVISIONS
3.1 No person shall own, possess, harbour or keep any dog within the
3.0 DOG LICENSING PROVISIONS
3.1 No person shall own, possess, harbour or keep any dog within the
3.0 DOG LICENSING PROVISIONS
3.1 No person shall own, possess, harbour or keep any dog within the
Municipality unless a licence has been issued for the dog by registering
the dog with the Municipality, or it's agent, and paying a fee as determined
by the Municipality in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
Municipality unless a licence has been issued for the dog by registering
the dog with the Municipality, or it's agent, and paying a fee as determined
by the Municipality in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
Municipality unless a licence has been issued for the dog by registering
the dog with the Municipality, or it's agent, and paying a fee as determined
by the Municipality in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
3.2 Every dog owner shall renew their dog licence annually with the
3.2 Every dog owner shall renew their dog licence annually with the
Municipality effective January 1 of each calendar year. If it is determined
by the Municipality that property owner is in possession of a dog without a
licence, a licence renewal invoice will be sent to the dog owner.
Municipality effective January 1 of each calendar year. If it is determined
by the Municipality that property owner is in possession of a dog without a
licence, a licence renewal invoice will be sent to the dog owner.
Municipality effective January 1 of each calendar year. If it is determined
by the Municipality that property owner is in possession of a dog without a
licence, a licence renewal invoice will be sent to the dog owner.
3.3 When a dog is off the property of its owner, the owner shall ensure that
the dog is fitted with a collar appropriate to the size of the dog, to which
shall be attached the current licence tag issued by the Municipality of
Brighton for that dog. This provision shall not apply to "Off-Leash" areas
when the dog is accompanied by and under the control of its owner or
3.3 When a dog is off the property of its owner, the owner shall ensure that
the dog is fitted with a collar appropriate to the size of the dog, to which
shall be attached the current licence tag issued by the Municipality of
Brighton for that dog. This provision shall not apply to "Off-Leash" areas
when the dog is accompanied by and under the control of its owner or
3.3 When a dog is off the property of its owner, the owner shall ensure that
the dog is fitted with a collar appropriate to the size of the dog, to which
shall be attached the current licence tag issued by the Municipality of
Brighton for that dog. This provision shall not apply to "Off-Leash" areas
when the dog is accompanied by and under the control of its owner or
3.3 When a dog is off the property of its owner, the owner shall ensure that
the dog is fitted with a collar appropriate to the size of the dog, to which
shall be attached the current licence tag issued by the Municipality of
Brighton for that dog. This provision shall not apply to "Off-Leash" areas
when the dog is accompanied by and under the control of its owner or
3.3 When a dog is off the property of its owner, the owner shall ensure that
the dog is fitted with a collar appropriate to the size of the dog, to which
shall be attached the current licence tag issued by the Municipality of
Brighton for that dog. This provision shall not apply to "Off-Leash" areas
when the dog is accompanied by and under the control of its owner or
3.3 When a dog is off the property of its owner, the owner shall ensure that
the dog is fitted with a collar appropriate to the size of the dog, to which
shall be attached the current licence tag issued by the Municipality of
Brighton for that dog. This provision shall not apply to "Off-Leash" areas
when the dog is accompanied by and under the control of its owner or
handler.
3.4 Disabled persons who use a guide dog or for assistance shall licence the
dog and cause it to wear the current licence tag. Any person who
produces evidence satisfactory to the Municipality showing that the dog is
required as a guide or for assistance by a disabled person shall be exempt
3.4 Disabled persons who use a guide dog or for assistance shall licence the
dog and cause it to wear the current licence tag. Any person who
produces evidence satisfactory to the Municipality showing that the dog is
required as a guide or for assistance by a disabled person shall be exempt
3.4 Disabled persons who use a guide dog or for assistance shall licence the
dog and cause it to wear the current licence tag. Any person who
produces evidence satisfactory to the Municipality showing that the dog is
required as a guide or for assistance by a disabled person shall be exempt
3.4 Disabled persons who use a guide dog or for assistance shall licence the
dog and cause it to wear the current licence tag. Any person who
produces evidence satisfactory to the Municipality showing that the dog is
required as a guide or for assistance by a disabled person shall be exempt
3.4 Disabled persons who use a guide dog or for assistance shall licence the
dog and cause it to wear the current licence tag. Any person who
produces evidence satisfactory to the Municipality showing that the dog is
required as a guide or for assistance by a disabled person shall be exempt
from paying the licensing fee.
3.5 The Municipality shall keep a record of all dogs registered and licenced,
showing the date and number of registration and licence, and the name
and description of the dog, with the name and address of the owner.
3.5 The Municipality shall keep a record of all dogs registered and licenced,
showing the date and number of registration and licence, and the name
and description of the dog, with the name and address of the owner.
3.5 The Municipality shall keep a record of all dogs registered and licenced,
showing the date and number of registration and licence, and the name
and description of the dog, with the name and address of the owner.
3.5 The Municipality shall keep a record of all dogs registered and licenced,
showing the date and number of registration and licence, and the name
and description of the dog, with the name and address of the owner.
3.6 If a dog is licenced in another jurisdiction for the current year, the owner
shall advise the Municipality providing proof of such licensing.
3.6 If a dog is licenced in another jurisdiction for the current year, the owner
shall advise the Municipality providing proof of such licensing.
3.6 If a dog is licenced in another jurisdiction for the current year, the owner
shall advise the Municipality providing proof of such licensing.
3.7 Each dog residing in a dwelling unit requires a licence tag and the
following information is required in order to obtain a licence tag:
3.7 Each dog residing in a dwelling unit requires a licence tag and the
following information is required in order to obtain a licence tag:
3.7 Each dog residing in a dwelling unit requires a licence tag and the
following information is required in order to obtain a licence tag:
a) the name, address and telephone number of the Owner;
b) the name, approximate age of dog;
c) if the dog is spayed or neutered;
d) a general description of the dog including its colour, distinguishing
marks/physical characteristics and the breed;
d) a general description of the dog including its colour, distinguishing
marks/physical characteristics and the breed;
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e) payment of the established tag fee as approved and set out in the
Schedule of Fees established by the Municipality; and
e) payment of the established tag fee as approved and set out in the
Schedule of Fees established by the Municipality; and
f) whether an Order to Restrain has ever been issued in any Municipality.
4.0 OWNERS' RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Every dog or cat owner shall ensure that the dog or cat has a current anti-
4.0 OWNERS' RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Every dog or cat owner shall ensure that the dog or cat has a current anti-
4.0 OWNERS' RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Every dog or cat owner shall ensure that the dog or cat has a current anti-
rabies vaccine.
4.2 Every dog or cat owner shall produce a Certificate of Proof issued by a
qualified veterinarian attesting to an up-to-date anti-rabies vaccine if
requested to do so by the Animal Control Officer or a By-law Enforcement
4.2 Every dog or cat owner shall produce a Certificate of Proof issued by a
qualified veterinarian attesting to an up-to-date anti-rabies vaccine if
requested to do so by the Animal Control Officer or a By-law Enforcement
4.2 Every dog or cat owner shall produce a Certificate of Proof issued by a
qualified veterinarian attesting to an up-to-date anti-rabies vaccine if
requested to do so by the Animal Control Officer or a By-law Enforcement
4.2 Every dog or cat owner shall produce a Certificate of Proof issued by a
qualified veterinarian attesting to an up-to-date anti-rabies vaccine if
requested to do so by the Animal Control Officer or a By-law Enforcement
Officer.
4.3 If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property
of its owner, the owner shall cause such excrement/feces to be removed
immediately and entirely and disposed of in an environmentally approved
manner. This section shall not apply to a guide dog while on a leash and
4.3 If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property
of its owner, the owner shall cause such excrement/feces to be removed
immediately and entirely and disposed of in an environmentally approved
manner. This section shall not apply to a guide dog while on a leash and
4.3 If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property
of its owner, the owner shall cause such excrement/feces to be removed
immediately and entirely and disposed of in an environmentally approved
manner. This section shall not apply to a guide dog while on a leash and
4.3 If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property
of its owner, the owner shall cause such excrement/feces to be removed
immediately and entirely and disposed of in an environmentally approved
manner. This section shall not apply to a guide dog while on a leash and
4.3 If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property
of its owner, the owner shall cause such excrement/feces to be removed
immediately and entirely and disposed of in an environmentally approved
manner. This section shall not apply to a guide dog while on a leash and
actually in use providing assistance to a disabled person.
4.4 No owner of a dog shall permit or cause the dog to cry or bark in a
manner which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or
convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity of the place
4.4 No owner of a dog shall permit or cause the dog to cry or bark in a
manner which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or
convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity of the place
4.4 No owner of a dog shall permit or cause the dog to cry or bark in a
manner which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or
convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity of the place
4.4 No owner of a dog shall permit or cause the dog to cry or bark in a
manner which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or
convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity of the place
where the dog is kept.
4.5 In order for excessive barking to be in violation of this By-law it must be:
4.5 In order for excessive barking to be in violation of this By-law it must be:
a) frequent and persistent; and
b) disturb the neighbourhood.
4.6 Every person or animal owner shall take all precautions necessary to
prevent the animal from biting or attacking any person or fighting,
attacking or biting any domestic animal or domestic fowl, whether on
4.6 Every person or animal owner shall take all precautions necessary to
prevent the animal from biting or attacking any person or fighting,
attacking or biting any domestic animal or domestic fowl, whether on
4.6 Every person or animal owner shall take all precautions necessary to
prevent the animal from biting or attacking any person or fighting,
attacking or biting any domestic animal or domestic fowl, whether on
4.6 Every person or animal owner shall take all precautions necessary to
prevent the animal from biting or attacking any person or fighting,
attacking or biting any domestic animal or domestic fowl, whether on
private or public property.
4.7 Every owner or caregiver of a cat shall provide adequate food, water,
4.7 Every owner or caregiver of a cat shall provide adequate food, water,
shelter, and veterinary care where required.
4.8 Every owner of a domestic cat shall ensure that the cat is kept indoors at
all times or is otherwise confined to the owner's property in a manner that
prevents the cat from roaming or running at large.
4.8 Every owner of a domestic cat shall ensure that the cat is kept indoors at
all times or is otherwise confined to the owner's property in a manner that
prevents the cat from roaming or running at large.
4.8 Every owner of a domestic cat shall ensure that the cat is kept indoors at
all times or is otherwise confined to the owner's property in a manner that
prevents the cat from roaming or running at large.
4.8 Every owner of a domestic cat shall ensure that the cat is kept indoors at
all times or is otherwise confined to the owner's property in a manner that
prevents the cat from roaming or running at large.
4.9 For the purpose of this Section, a domestic cat shall be considered
4.9 For the purpose of this Section, a domestic cat shall be considered
confined where it is:
a) kept within a dwelling;
b) kept within a fully enclosed outdoor structure or "catio"; or
c) under the physical control of a person by means of a harness and
leash.
c) under the physical control of a person by means of a harness and
leash.
5.0 DOG OWNERS' LIABILITY ACT
5.1 The declared intention of Council is that the Dog Owners' Liability Act may
be enforced under the Provincial jurisdiction, and further that By-law
Enforcement Officers and Animal Control Officers are recognized as
Officers under the authority of the Dog Owners' Liability Act to ensure the
5.1 The declared intention of Council is that the Dog Owners' Liability Act may
be enforced under the Provincial jurisdiction, and further that By-law
Enforcement Officers and Animal Control Officers are recognized as
Officers under the authority of the Dog Owners' Liability Act to ensure the
5.1 The declared intention of Council is that the Dog Owners' Liability Act may
be enforced under the Provincial jurisdiction, and further that By-law
Enforcement Officers and Animal Control Officers are recognized as
Officers under the authority of the Dog Owners' Liability Act to ensure the
5.1 The declared intention of Council is that the Dog Owners' Liability Act may
be enforced under the Provincial jurisdiction, and further that By-law
Enforcement Officers and Animal Control Officers are recognized as
Officers under the authority of the Dog Owners' Liability Act to ensure the
5.1 The declared intention of Council is that the Dog Owners' Liability Act may
be enforced under the Provincial jurisdiction, and further that By-law
Enforcement Officers and Animal Control Officers are recognized as
Officers under the authority of the Dog Owners' Liability Act to ensure the
expedient and efficient application of this Act.
6.0 ORDER TO RESTRAIN
6.1 All Owners shall exercise all reasonable precautions to prevent their dog
6.0 ORDER TO RESTRAIN
6.1 All Owners shall exercise all reasonable precautions to prevent their dog
6.0 ORDER TO RESTRAIN
6.1 All Owners shall exercise all reasonable precautions to prevent their dog
from:
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a) biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or
b) behaving in a manner that threatens or poses a menace to the safety
of persons or domestic animals.
b) behaving in a manner that threatens or poses a menace to the safety
of persons or domestic animals.
6.2 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer is
satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk
of physical harm or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, the Officer may issue an Order to
Restrain to the Owner, as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. Every
6.2 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer is
satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk
of physical harm or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, the Officer may issue an Order to
Restrain to the Owner, as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. Every
6.2 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer is
satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk
of physical harm or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, the Officer may issue an Order to
Restrain to the Owner, as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. Every
6.2 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer is
satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk
of physical harm or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, the Officer may issue an Order to
Restrain to the Owner, as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. Every
6.2 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer is
satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk
of physical harm or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, the Officer may issue an Order to
Restrain to the Owner, as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. Every
6.2 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer is
satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk
of physical harm or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, the Officer may issue an Order to
Restrain to the Owner, as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. Every
6.2 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer is
satisfied on the balance of probabilities and in the absence of any
mitigating factor, that a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk
of physical harm or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, the Officer may issue an Order to
Restrain to the Owner, as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law. Every
person shall comply with such an Order to Restrain.
6.3 An Order to Restrain shall be served upon the dog's Owner by delivering it
personally to the Owner or to an inhabitant of the Owner's usual place of
residence who appears to be at least 18 years of age.
6.3 An Order to Restrain shall be served upon the dog's Owner by delivering it
personally to the Owner or to an inhabitant of the Owner's usual place of
residence who appears to be at least 18 years of age.
6.3 An Order to Restrain shall be served upon the dog's Owner by delivering it
personally to the Owner or to an inhabitant of the Owner's usual place of
residence who appears to be at least 18 years of age.
6.3 An Order to Restrain shall be served upon the dog's Owner by delivering it
personally to the Owner or to an inhabitant of the Owner's usual place of
residence who appears to be at least 18 years of age.
6.4 Notwithstanding other Sections of this By-law, when an Order to Restrain
has been served on the Owner, and at the discretion of the Officer, the
Owner shall, as indicated on the Order:
6.4 Notwithstanding other Sections of this By-law, when an Order to Restrain
has been served on the Owner, and at the discretion of the Officer, the
Owner shall, as indicated on the Order:
6.4 Notwithstanding other Sections of this By-law, when an Order to Restrain
has been served on the Owner, and at the discretion of the Officer, the
Owner shall, as indicated on the Order:
6.4 Notwithstanding other Sections of this By-law, when an Order to Restrain
has been served on the Owner, and at the discretion of the Officer, the
Owner shall, as indicated on the Order:
a) keep the dog, when on the Owner's premises, confined within the
dwelling and under the effective control of an adult, or in a secured
yard that prevents the dog from escaping over or under the fence
or by any other means, or enclosed in a pen constructed with a
secure top, sides and bottom, so as to prevent escape of the dog
and prevent entry therein by the public;
a) keep the dog, when on the Owner's premises, confined within the
dwelling and under the effective control of an adult, or in a secured
yard that prevents the dog from escaping over or under the fence
or by any other means, or enclosed in a pen constructed with a
secure top, sides and bottom, so as to prevent escape of the dog
and prevent entry therein by the public;
a) keep the dog, when on the Owner's premises, confined within the
dwelling and under the effective control of an adult, or in a secured
yard that prevents the dog from escaping over or under the fence
or by any other means, or enclosed in a pen constructed with a
secure top, sides and bottom, so as to prevent escape of the dog
and prevent entry therein by the public;
a) keep the dog, when on the Owner's premises, confined within the
dwelling and under the effective control of an adult, or in a secured
yard that prevents the dog from escaping over or under the fence
or by any other means, or enclosed in a pen constructed with a
secure top, sides and bottom, so as to prevent escape of the dog
and prevent entry therein by the public;
a) keep the dog, when on the Owner's premises, confined within the
dwelling and under the effective control of an adult, or in a secured
yard that prevents the dog from escaping over or under the fence
or by any other means, or enclosed in a pen constructed with a
secure top, sides and bottom, so as to prevent escape of the dog
and prevent entry therein by the public;
a) keep the dog, when on the Owner's premises, confined within the
dwelling and under the effective control of an adult, or in a secured
yard that prevents the dog from escaping over or under the fence
or by any other means, or enclosed in a pen constructed with a
secure top, sides and bottom, so as to prevent escape of the dog
and prevent entry therein by the public;
b) when not confined in accordance with paragraph 6.4(a), to keep the
dog under the effective control of an adult person and on a leash of
not more than 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length;
b) when not confined in accordance with paragraph 6.4(a), to keep the
dog under the effective control of an adult person and on a leash of
not more than 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length;
b) when not confined in accordance with paragraph 6.4(a), to keep the
dog under the effective control of an adult person and on a leash of
not more than 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length;
c) ensure that the dog is muzzled at all times when it is not confined in
accordance with paragraph 6.4(a);
c) ensure that the dog is muzzled at all times when it is not confined in
accordance with paragraph 6.4(a);
d) provide proof that the dog has been permanently identified
(i.e. microchipped) within 30 days of receipt of the Order to Restrain;
d) provide proof that the dog has been permanently identified
(i.e. microchipped) within 30 days of receipt of the Order to Restrain;
e) notify the Municipality within two working days of moving the dog
(new address and phone number), selling the dog, giving the dog
away, or death of the dog;
e) notify the Municipality within two working days of moving the dog
(new address and phone number), selling the dog, giving the dog
away, or death of the dog;
e) notify the Municipality within two working days of moving the dog
(new address and phone number), selling the dog, giving the dog
away, or death of the dog;
f) immediately advise the Municipality if the dog is at large, or has
bitten or attacked any person or domestic animal;
f) immediately advise the Municipality if the dog is at large, or has
bitten or attacked any person or domestic animal;
g) display warning signs that are clearly visible on the property of
the presence of a dog;
g) display warning signs that are clearly visible on the property of
the presence of a dog;
h) if not already licensed, licence and register the dog with the
Municipality within seven (7) days of receipt of the Order;
h) if not already licensed, licence and register the dog with the
Municipality within seven (7) days of receipt of the Order;
i) not contravene any other conditions imposed in the Order to Restrain.
6.5 The Municipality shall maintain a record of all Orders to Restrain and shall
notify the local police authority of the issuance of the Order to Restrain
and shall supply a copy of such Order to the local police authority.
6.5 The Municipality shall maintain a record of all Orders to Restrain and shall
notify the local police authority of the issuance of the Order to Restrain
and shall supply a copy of such Order to the local police authority.
6.5 The Municipality shall maintain a record of all Orders to Restrain and shall
notify the local police authority of the issuance of the Order to Restrain
and shall supply a copy of such Order to the local police authority.
6.5 The Municipality shall maintain a record of all Orders to Restrain and shall
notify the local police authority of the issuance of the Order to Restrain
and shall supply a copy of such Order to the local police authority.
6.6 Any owner of a dog to whom an Order to Restrain has been issued and
fails to comply with the requirements of the Order to Restrain shall, at the
discretion of the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, pay
a fine or administrative penalty or surrender the dog to the Animal Control
6.6 Any owner of a dog to whom an Order to Restrain has been issued and
fails to comply with the requirements of the Order to Restrain shall, at the
discretion of the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, pay
a fine or administrative penalty or surrender the dog to the Animal Control
6.6 Any owner of a dog to whom an Order to Restrain has been issued and
fails to comply with the requirements of the Order to Restrain shall, at the
discretion of the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, pay
a fine or administrative penalty or surrender the dog to the Animal Control
6.6 Any owner of a dog to whom an Order to Restrain has been issued and
fails to comply with the requirements of the Order to Restrain shall, at the
discretion of the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, pay
a fine or administrative penalty or surrender the dog to the Animal Control
6.6 Any owner of a dog to whom an Order to Restrain has been issued and
fails to comply with the requirements of the Order to Restrain shall, at the
discretion of the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer, pay
a fine or administrative penalty or surrender the dog to the Animal Control
Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer.
7.0 ORDER TO RESTRAIN - APPEAL
Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer.
7.0 ORDER TO RESTRAIN - APPEAL
7.1 The owner of a dog to which an Order to restrain has been issued,
upon payment of a Hearing Fee, may request and is entitled to a
hearing by the Hearings Officer.
7.1 The owner of a dog to which an Order to restrain has been issued,
upon payment of a Hearing Fee, may request and is entitled to a
hearing by the Hearings Officer.
7.1 The owner of a dog to which an Order to restrain has been issued,
upon payment of a Hearing Fee, may request and is entitled to a
hearing by the Hearings Officer.
7.1 The owner of a dog to which an Order to restrain has been issued,
upon payment of a Hearing Fee, may request and is entitled to a
hearing by the Hearings Officer.
7.2 A request by the Owner for a hearing under this Section shall be made in
writing and delivered to the Clerk within fifteen (15) days of the owner
receiving the Order to Restrain.
7.2 A request by the Owner for a hearing under this Section shall be made in
writing and delivered to the Clerk within fifteen (15) days of the owner
receiving the Order to Restrain.
7.2 A request by the Owner for a hearing under this Section shall be made in
writing and delivered to the Clerk within fifteen (15) days of the owner
receiving the Order to Restrain.
7.2 A request by the Owner for a hearing under this Section shall be made in
writing and delivered to the Clerk within fifteen (15) days of the owner
receiving the Order to Restrain.
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7.3 An application made by the Owner for a hearing under this Section does
not act as a stay of the Order to Restrain which shall take effect on the
day it is served or deemed served and shall continue to be effective until
7.3 An application made by the Owner for a hearing under this Section does
not act as a stay of the Order to Restrain which shall take effect on the
day it is served or deemed served and shall continue to be effective until
7.3 An application made by the Owner for a hearing under this Section does
not act as a stay of the Order to Restrain which shall take effect on the
day it is served or deemed served and shall continue to be effective until
7.3 An application made by the Owner for a hearing under this Section does
not act as a stay of the Order to Restrain which shall take effect on the
day it is served or deemed served and shall continue to be effective until
the Hearings Officer renders a decision indicating otherwise.
7.4 The Owner shall be given no fewer than seven (7) days' notice of the date,
the Hearings Officer renders a decision indicating otherwise.
7.4 The Owner shall be given no fewer than seven (7) days' notice of the date,
the Hearings Officer renders a decision indicating otherwise.
7.4 The Owner shall be given no fewer than seven (7) days' notice of the date,
time and place of the hearing of the appeal.
7.5 The notice of hearing referred to in this Section may be given by delivering
it personally or sending it by prepaid registered mail to the Owner at the
Owner's last known address on file with the Municipality. When service is
made by registered mail, the service shall be deemed to be made on the
7.5 The notice of hearing referred to in this Section may be given by delivering
it personally or sending it by prepaid registered mail to the Owner at the
Owner's last known address on file with the Municipality. When service is
made by registered mail, the service shall be deemed to be made on the
7.5 The notice of hearing referred to in this Section may be given by delivering
it personally or sending it by prepaid registered mail to the Owner at the
Owner's last known address on file with the Municipality. When service is
made by registered mail, the service shall be deemed to be made on the
7.5 The notice of hearing referred to in this Section may be given by delivering
it personally or sending it by prepaid registered mail to the Owner at the
Owner's last known address on file with the Municipality. When service is
made by registered mail, the service shall be deemed to be made on the
7.5 The notice of hearing referred to in this Section may be given by delivering
it personally or sending it by prepaid registered mail to the Owner at the
Owner's last known address on file with the Municipality. When service is
made by registered mail, the service shall be deemed to be made on the
fifth (5th) day after mailing.
7.6 The Hearings Officer shall not decide the appeal unless the Hearings
Officer has given the Person and the Officer an opportunity to be heard at
the time and place scheduled for the hearing of the appeal.
7.6 The Hearings Officer shall not decide the appeal unless the Hearings
Officer has given the Person and the Officer an opportunity to be heard at
the time and place scheduled for the hearing of the appeal.
7.6 The Hearings Officer shall not decide the appeal unless the Hearings
Officer has given the Person and the Officer an opportunity to be heard at
the time and place scheduled for the hearing of the appeal.
7.6 The Hearings Officer shall not decide the appeal unless the Hearings
Officer has given the Person and the Officer an opportunity to be heard at
the time and place scheduled for the hearing of the appeal.
7.7 The Hearings Officer may make any decision that an Officer could have
7.7 The Hearings Officer may make any decision that an Officer could have
made pursuant to this By-law.
7.8 The decision of the Hearings Officer is final and not subject to review
7.8 The decision of the Hearings Officer is final and not subject to review
including review by any Court.
7.9 If an Owner fails to appear at such hearing, the Order to Restrain shall be
deemed to be in full force and effect as if no appeal had been filed.
7.9 If an Owner fails to appear at such hearing, the Order to Restrain shall be
deemed to be in full force and effect as if no appeal had been filed.
7.9 If an Owner fails to appear at such hearing, the Order to Restrain shall be
deemed to be in full force and effect as if no appeal had been filed.
7.10 A Person's right to appeal expires if it has not been exercised in the
manner prescribed in Section 7.2 at which time, the Order to Restrain is
final and is not subject to review including review by any Court.
7.10 A Person's right to appeal expires if it has not been exercised in the
manner prescribed in Section 7.2 at which time, the Order to Restrain is
final and is not subject to review including review by any Court.
7.10 A Person's right to appeal expires if it has not been exercised in the
manner prescribed in Section 7.2 at which time, the Order to Restrain is
final and is not subject to review including review by any Court.
7.10 A Person's right to appeal expires if it has not been exercised in the
manner prescribed in Section 7.2 at which time, the Order to Restrain is
final and is not subject to review including review by any Court.
7.11 An Order to Restrain that is not appealed pursuant to Section 7.0 is final
and is not subject to review including review by any Court.
7.11 An Order to Restrain that is not appealed pursuant to Section 7.0 is final
and is not subject to review including review by any Court.
7.11 An Order to Restrain that is not appealed pursuant to Section 7.0 is final
and is not subject to review including review by any Court.
8.0 ANIMALS AT LARGE
8.1 No person shall permit any animal, or any animal under their care or
8.0 ANIMALS AT LARGE
8.1 No person shall permit any animal, or any animal under their care or
8.0 ANIMALS AT LARGE
8.1 No person shall permit any animal, or any animal under their care or
control to run at large, except in designated Off-Leash areas approved by
the Municipality.
control to run at large, except in designated Off-Leash areas approved by
the Municipality.
8.2 For the purpose of this By-law, an animal shall be deemed to be at large if
it is found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the animal
and not under control.
8.2 For the purpose of this By-law, an animal shall be deemed to be at large if
it is found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the animal
and not under control.
8.2 For the purpose of this By-law, an animal shall be deemed to be at large if
it is found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the animal
and not under control.
8.2 For the purpose of this By-law, an animal shall be deemed to be at large if
it is found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the animal
and not under control.
8.3 Every person shall keep control of a dog when not on a property owned or
occupied by its Owner or with the express permission of the Owner or
occupant of that property or with its guardian at a off-leash park by:
8.3 Every person shall keep control of a dog when not on a property owned or
occupied by its Owner or with the express permission of the Owner or
occupant of that property or with its guardian at a off-leash park by:
8.3 Every person shall keep control of a dog when not on a property owned or
occupied by its Owner or with the express permission of the Owner or
occupant of that property or with its guardian at a off-leash park by:
8.3 Every person shall keep control of a dog when not on a property owned or
occupied by its Owner or with the express permission of the Owner or
occupant of that property or with its guardian at a off-leash park by:
a) keeping a dog on a fixed-length leash not exceeding 1.8 metres
(6 feet); and
a) keeping a dog on a fixed-length leash not exceeding 1.8 metres
(6 feet); and
b) ensuring the dog is under the control of a capable person at all
times.
b) ensuring the dog is under the control of a capable person at all
times.
8.4 A dog shall not be considered to be running at large if it is a working dog,
guide dog or a police work dog, or in cases where prior consent to permit
the dog to be at large has been given by the person owning the land upon
8.4 A dog shall not be considered to be running at large if it is a working dog,
guide dog or a police work dog, or in cases where prior consent to permit
the dog to be at large has been given by the person owning the land upon
8.4 A dog shall not be considered to be running at large if it is a working dog,
guide dog or a police work dog, or in cases where prior consent to permit
the dog to be at large has been given by the person owning the land upon
8.4 A dog shall not be considered to be running at large if it is a working dog,
guide dog or a police work dog, or in cases where prior consent to permit
the dog to be at large has been given by the person owning the land upon
which the dog is found.
8.5 A barn cat shall not be considered running at large where:
8.5 A barn cat shall not be considered running at large where:
a) the cat is kept on lands zoned agricultural or rural;
b) the lands form part of an active farm operation; and
c) the cat remains within the boundaries of that farm property. Page 7 of 14
c) the cat remains within the boundaries of that farm property. Page 7 of 14
Nothing in this By-law permits the feeding of barn cats in a manner that
creates a nuisance or attracts wildlife.
Nothing in this By-law permits the feeding of barn cats in a manner that
creates a nuisance or attracts wildlife.
8.6 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound any animal found running at large and deliver same to the Pound
facility contracted by the Municipality.
8.6 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound any animal found running at large and deliver same to the Pound
facility contracted by the Municipality.
8.6 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound any animal found running at large and deliver same to the Pound
facility contracted by the Municipality.
8.6 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound any animal found running at large and deliver same to the Pound
facility contracted by the Municipality.
8.7 Where an Officer finds an Animal to be Running at Large, the Officer may
cause the Animal to be seized and impounded and, for that purpose,
without limitation to and in compliance with an Officer's power of entry at
law, may use reasonable means including force to enter a vehicle, onto
land and into a building or structure to seize and impound the Animal.
8.7 Where an Officer finds an Animal to be Running at Large, the Officer may
cause the Animal to be seized and impounded and, for that purpose,
without limitation to and in compliance with an Officer's power of entry at
law, may use reasonable means including force to enter a vehicle, onto
land and into a building or structure to seize and impound the Animal.
8.7 Where an Officer finds an Animal to be Running at Large, the Officer may
cause the Animal to be seized and impounded and, for that purpose,
without limitation to and in compliance with an Officer's power of entry at
law, may use reasonable means including force to enter a vehicle, onto
land and into a building or structure to seize and impound the Animal.
8.7 Where an Officer finds an Animal to be Running at Large, the Officer may
cause the Animal to be seized and impounded and, for that purpose,
without limitation to and in compliance with an Officer's power of entry at
law, may use reasonable means including force to enter a vehicle, onto
land and into a building or structure to seize and impound the Animal.
8.7 Where an Officer finds an Animal to be Running at Large, the Officer may
cause the Animal to be seized and impounded and, for that purpose,
without limitation to and in compliance with an Officer's power of entry at
law, may use reasonable means including force to enter a vehicle, onto
land and into a building or structure to seize and impound the Animal.
8.7 Where an Officer finds an Animal to be Running at Large, the Officer may
cause the Animal to be seized and impounded and, for that purpose,
without limitation to and in compliance with an Officer's power of entry at
law, may use reasonable means including force to enter a vehicle, onto
land and into a building or structure to seize and impound the Animal.
8.8 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound a cat where the Officer has reasonable grounds to believe the cat
is:
8.8 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound a cat where the Officer has reasonable grounds to believe the cat
is:
8.8 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound a cat where the Officer has reasonable grounds to believe the cat
is:
8.8 A By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer may seize and
impound a cat where the Officer has reasonable grounds to believe the cat
is:
a) suffering distress;
b) part of an unregistered feral cat colony;
c) causing a persistent nuisance; or
d) is found running at large contrary to Section 4.8.
8.9 Any person may restrain, at their own risk, any animal found at large on
their property, or at large on public property, and surrender the animal to
the custody of a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer.
8.9 Any person may restrain, at their own risk, any animal found at large on
their property, or at large on public property, and surrender the animal to
the custody of a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer.
8.9 Any person may restrain, at their own risk, any animal found at large on
their property, or at large on public property, and surrender the animal to
the custody of a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer.
8.9 Any person may restrain, at their own risk, any animal found at large on
their property, or at large on public property, and surrender the animal to
the custody of a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer.
8.10 Where an animal seized under this By-law is injured or should be
8.10 Where an animal seized under this By-law is injured or should be
destroyed without delay for humane reasons or for reasons of safety to
persons or animals, the Pound may euthanize the animal in a humane
manner at the Officer's discretion, and no damages or compensation shall
be recovered by the Owner of the animal for such action.
destroyed without delay for humane reasons or for reasons of safety to
persons or animals, the Pound may euthanize the animal in a humane
manner at the Officer's discretion, and no damages or compensation shall
be recovered by the Owner of the animal for such action.
destroyed without delay for humane reasons or for reasons of safety to
persons or animals, the Pound may euthanize the animal in a humane
manner at the Officer's discretion, and no damages or compensation shall
be recovered by the Owner of the animal for such action.
destroyed without delay for humane reasons or for reasons of safety to
persons or animals, the Pound may euthanize the animal in a humane
manner at the Officer's discretion, and no damages or compensation shall
be recovered by the Owner of the animal for such action.
8.11 Where an animal is captured or taken into the custody of a By-law
Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer, including by order of a
court, or under the direction of the local police services, the Owner shall
pay to the Pound all applicable fees and charges, including the cost of the
8.11 Where an animal is captured or taken into the custody of a By-law
Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer, including by order of a
court, or under the direction of the local police services, the Owner shall
pay to the Pound all applicable fees and charges, including the cost of the
8.11 Where an animal is captured or taken into the custody of a By-law
Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer, including by order of a
court, or under the direction of the local police services, the Owner shall
pay to the Pound all applicable fees and charges, including the cost of the
8.11 Where an animal is captured or taken into the custody of a By-law
Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer, including by order of a
court, or under the direction of the local police services, the Owner shall
pay to the Pound all applicable fees and charges, including the cost of the
8.11 Where an animal is captured or taken into the custody of a By-law
Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer, including by order of a
court, or under the direction of the local police services, the Owner shall
pay to the Pound all applicable fees and charges, including the cost of the
services of a veterinarian, whether the animal is alive, dies or is
euthanized.
services of a veterinarian, whether the animal is alive, dies or is
euthanized.
8.12 Where an injured animal is impounded or otherwise detained and requires
the immediate attention of a Veterinarian, the Animal Control Officer or By-
law Enforcement Officer may deliver the injured animal to a Veterinarian
8.12 Where an injured animal is impounded or otherwise detained and requires
the immediate attention of a Veterinarian, the Animal Control Officer or By-
law Enforcement Officer may deliver the injured animal to a Veterinarian
8.12 Where an injured animal is impounded or otherwise detained and requires
the immediate attention of a Veterinarian, the Animal Control Officer or By-
law Enforcement Officer may deliver the injured animal to a Veterinarian
8.12 Where an injured animal is impounded or otherwise detained and requires
the immediate attention of a Veterinarian, the Animal Control Officer or By-
law Enforcement Officer may deliver the injured animal to a Veterinarian
for treatment or euthanization and the owner, if known, shall be
responsible for all costs incurred. No damages or compensation shall be
recoverable by the owner or any other person.
for treatment or euthanization and the owner, if known, shall be
responsible for all costs incurred. No damages or compensation shall be
recoverable by the owner or any other person.
for treatment or euthanization and the owner, if known, shall be
responsible for all costs incurred. No damages or compensation shall be
recoverable by the owner or any other person.
9.0 FERAL CAT COLONY REGULATION
9.1 No person shall establish, maintain, or act as a caregiver for a feral cat
colony unless the colony is registered with the Municipality.
9.1 No person shall establish, maintain, or act as a caregiver for a feral cat
colony unless the colony is registered with the Municipality.
9.1 No person shall establish, maintain, or act as a caregiver for a feral cat
colony unless the colony is registered with the Municipality.
9.2 A registered colony caregiver shall:
9.2 A registered colony caregiver shall:
a) ensure cats are spayed or neutered wherever reasonably possible;
b) provide food and water in a sanitary manner;
c) remove sick or injured cats for veterinary care;
d) maintain the colony site in a clean and orderly condition; and
e) take reasonable steps to prevent the growth of the colony.
9.3 No feral cat colony shall be permitted:
9.3 No feral cat colony shall be permitted:
a) on municipal property without written approval; or
b) within environmentally sensitive areas as designated by the Page 8 of 14
b) within environmentally sensitive areas as designated by the Page 8 of 14
Municipality.
9.4 Feeding of feral cats shall only be permitted as part of a registered feral cat
9.4 Feeding of feral cats shall only be permitted as part of a registered feral cat
colony.
9.5 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer
9.5 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer
determines that a feral cat colony is being maintained in a manner that
creates a nuisance, the Officer may order the caregiver to take corrective
measures, including but not limited to relocation of feeding stations,
reduction of food, or cessation of feeding until compliance is achieved,
and/or any such measure that causes the relocation, phased reduction, or
removal of the colony.
determines that a feral cat colony is being maintained in a manner that
creates a nuisance, the Officer may order the caregiver to take corrective
measures, including but not limited to relocation of feeding stations,
reduction of food, or cessation of feeding until compliance is achieved,
and/or any such measure that causes the relocation, phased reduction, or
removal of the colony.
determines that a feral cat colony is being maintained in a manner that
creates a nuisance, the Officer may order the caregiver to take corrective
measures, including but not limited to relocation of feeding stations,
reduction of food, or cessation of feeding until compliance is achieved,
and/or any such measure that causes the relocation, phased reduction, or
removal of the colony.
determines that a feral cat colony is being maintained in a manner that
creates a nuisance, the Officer may order the caregiver to take corrective
measures, including but not limited to relocation of feeding stations,
reduction of food, or cessation of feeding until compliance is achieved,
and/or any such measure that causes the relocation, phased reduction, or
removal of the colony.
determines that a feral cat colony is being maintained in a manner that
creates a nuisance, the Officer may order the caregiver to take corrective
measures, including but not limited to relocation of feeding stations,
reduction of food, or cessation of feeding until compliance is achieved,
and/or any such measure that causes the relocation, phased reduction, or
removal of the colony.
determines that a feral cat colony is being maintained in a manner that
creates a nuisance, the Officer may order the caregiver to take corrective
measures, including but not limited to relocation of feeding stations,
reduction of food, or cessation of feeding until compliance is achieved,
and/or any such measure that causes the relocation, phased reduction, or
removal of the colony.
9.6 The Municipality may refuse, suspend, or revoke the registration of a feral
cat colony where the caregiver fails to comply with this By-law or where
the colony poses a risk to public health, safety, or the environment.
9.6 The Municipality may refuse, suspend, or revoke the registration of a feral
cat colony where the caregiver fails to comply with this By-law or where
the colony poses a risk to public health, safety, or the environment.
9.6 The Municipality may refuse, suspend, or revoke the registration of a feral
cat colony where the caregiver fails to comply with this By-law or where
the colony poses a risk to public health, safety, or the environment.
9.6 The Municipality may refuse, suspend, or revoke the registration of a feral
cat colony where the caregiver fails to comply with this By-law or where
the colony poses a risk to public health, safety, or the environment.
9.7 Where a registered colony generates substantiated complaints from more
than one household, the Municipality may require relocation or phased
reduction.
9.7 Where a registered colony generates substantiated complaints from more
than one household, the Municipality may require relocation or phased
reduction.
9.7 Where a registered colony generates substantiated complaints from more
than one household, the Municipality may require relocation or phased
reduction.
9.7 Where a registered colony generates substantiated complaints from more
than one household, the Municipality may require relocation or phased
reduction.
9.8 This section does not apply to the emergency feeding of an injured or
distressed cat pending transfer to a veterinarian, rescue organization, By-
law Enforcement Officer, or Animal Control Officer.
9.8 This section does not apply to the emergency feeding of an injured or
distressed cat pending transfer to a veterinarian, rescue organization, By-
law Enforcement Officer, or Animal Control Officer.
9.8 This section does not apply to the emergency feeding of an injured or
distressed cat pending transfer to a veterinarian, rescue organization, By-
law Enforcement Officer, or Animal Control Officer.
9.8 This section does not apply to the emergency feeding of an injured or
distressed cat pending transfer to a veterinarian, rescue organization, By-
law Enforcement Officer, or Animal Control Officer.
10.0 REDEMPTION OF ANIMAL
10.1 The owner of an animal impounded for running at large shall be entitled to
redeem the animal within four (4) days from the time of impoundment,
exclusive of the day of impoundment, statutory holidays and days during
10.1 The owner of an animal impounded for running at large shall be entitled to
redeem the animal within four (4) days from the time of impoundment,
exclusive of the day of impoundment, statutory holidays and days during
10.1 The owner of an animal impounded for running at large shall be entitled to
redeem the animal within four (4) days from the time of impoundment,
exclusive of the day of impoundment, statutory holidays and days during
10.1 The owner of an animal impounded for running at large shall be entitled to
redeem the animal within four (4) days from the time of impoundment,
exclusive of the day of impoundment, statutory holidays and days during
which the Pound is otherwise closed upon paying the Pound the
prescribed fees and penalties and any other expenses including medical
costs.
which the Pound is otherwise closed upon paying the Pound the
prescribed fees and penalties and any other expenses including medical
costs.
which the Pound is otherwise closed upon paying the Pound the
prescribed fees and penalties and any other expenses including medical
costs.
10.2 Where an animal's Owner has been notified of the impoundment and fails
to contact or attend the Pound within four (4) days, the Owner of said
animal shall be assessed and invoiced a four (4) day impoundment fee,
veterinarian or medical fees, a surrender fee or any other relevant fees or
10.2 Where an animal's Owner has been notified of the impoundment and fails
to contact or attend the Pound within four (4) days, the Owner of said
animal shall be assessed and invoiced a four (4) day impoundment fee,
veterinarian or medical fees, a surrender fee or any other relevant fees or
10.2 Where an animal's Owner has been notified of the impoundment and fails
to contact or attend the Pound within four (4) days, the Owner of said
animal shall be assessed and invoiced a four (4) day impoundment fee,
veterinarian or medical fees, a surrender fee or any other relevant fees or
10.2 Where an animal's Owner has been notified of the impoundment and fails
to contact or attend the Pound within four (4) days, the Owner of said
animal shall be assessed and invoiced a four (4) day impoundment fee,
veterinarian or medical fees, a surrender fee or any other relevant fees or
10.2 Where an animal's Owner has been notified of the impoundment and fails
to contact or attend the Pound within four (4) days, the Owner of said
animal shall be assessed and invoiced a four (4) day impoundment fee,
veterinarian or medical fees, a surrender fee or any other relevant fees or
charges.
10.3 Where an animal that is impounded is not claimed by the owner thereof
within the redemption period specified under this By-law, the animal shall
become the property of the Pound.
10.3 Where an animal that is impounded is not claimed by the owner thereof
within the redemption period specified under this By-law, the animal shall
become the property of the Pound.
10.3 Where an animal that is impounded is not claimed by the owner thereof
within the redemption period specified under this By-law, the animal shall
become the property of the Pound.
10.3 Where an animal that is impounded is not claimed by the owner thereof
within the redemption period specified under this By-law, the animal shall
become the property of the Pound.
10.4 The Owner of a dog impounded shall produce a valid dog licence for the
dog. If no valid dog licence can be produced, the Owner shall purchase a
dog licence before possession is returned to the Owner.
10.4 The Owner of a dog impounded shall produce a valid dog licence for the
dog. If no valid dog licence can be produced, the Owner shall purchase a
dog licence before possession is returned to the Owner.
10.4 The Owner of a dog impounded shall produce a valid dog licence for the
dog. If no valid dog licence can be produced, the Owner shall purchase a
dog licence before possession is returned to the Owner.
10.4 The Owner of a dog impounded shall produce a valid dog licence for the
dog. If no valid dog licence can be produced, the Owner shall purchase a
dog licence before possession is returned to the Owner.
10.5 No person shall forcibly retrieve an animal from the Pound or an Officer.
10.6 No person shall remove or retrieve an animal from the Pound without
10.5 No person shall forcibly retrieve an animal from the Pound or an Officer.
10.6 No person shall remove or retrieve an animal from the Pound without
10.5 No person shall forcibly retrieve an animal from the Pound or an Officer.
10.6 No person shall remove or retrieve an animal from the Pound without
10.5 No person shall forcibly retrieve an animal from the Pound or an Officer.
10.6 No person shall remove or retrieve an animal from the Pound without
payment in full of all applicable fees and charges.
11.0 SURRENDERING OF ANIMALS
11.1 An owner of an animal may give up ownership of the animal by
11.0 SURRENDERING OF ANIMALS
11.1 An owner of an animal may give up ownership of the animal by
11.0 SURRENDERING OF ANIMALS
11.1 An owner of an animal may give up ownership of the animal by
surrendering the animal at the Pound.
11.2 Where an owner has surrendered an animal to the Pound, the owner is
deemed to have relinquished all rights of ownership and possession of the
animal. The Owner shall pay the appropriate fees as established by the
Pound. An animal that has been surrendered to the Pound shall become
the property of the Pound and may be kept or disposed of as the Shelter
11.2 Where an owner has surrendered an animal to the Pound, the owner is
deemed to have relinquished all rights of ownership and possession of the
animal. The Owner shall pay the appropriate fees as established by the
Pound. An animal that has been surrendered to the Pound shall become
the property of the Pound and may be kept or disposed of as the Shelter
11.2 Where an owner has surrendered an animal to the Pound, the owner is
deemed to have relinquished all rights of ownership and possession of the
animal. The Owner shall pay the appropriate fees as established by the
Pound. An animal that has been surrendered to the Pound shall become
the property of the Pound and may be kept or disposed of as the Shelter
11.2 Where an owner has surrendered an animal to the Pound, the owner is
deemed to have relinquished all rights of ownership and possession of the
animal. The Owner shall pay the appropriate fees as established by the
Pound. An animal that has been surrendered to the Pound shall become
the property of the Pound and may be kept or disposed of as the Shelter
11.2 Where an owner has surrendered an animal to the Pound, the owner is
deemed to have relinquished all rights of ownership and possession of the
animal. The Owner shall pay the appropriate fees as established by the
Pound. An animal that has been surrendered to the Pound shall become
the property of the Pound and may be kept or disposed of as the Shelter
11.2 Where an owner has surrendered an animal to the Pound, the owner is
deemed to have relinquished all rights of ownership and possession of the
animal. The Owner shall pay the appropriate fees as established by the
Pound. An animal that has been surrendered to the Pound shall become
the property of the Pound and may be kept or disposed of as the Shelter
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Manager or designate Officer deems appropriate and shall not be
redeemed.
Manager or designate Officer deems appropriate and shall not be
redeemed.
12.0 UNSANITARY CONDITIONS, TAUNTING PHOHIBITED
12.1 No person shall keep or harbour an animal in an unsanitary condition
within the Municipality. Conditions shall be considered unsanitary where
the keeping of an animal results in an accumulation of fecal matter which
creates an odour or insect infestation or rodent attractants or disturb the
12.1 No person shall keep or harbour an animal in an unsanitary condition
within the Municipality. Conditions shall be considered unsanitary where
the keeping of an animal results in an accumulation of fecal matter which
creates an odour or insect infestation or rodent attractants or disturb the
12.1 No person shall keep or harbour an animal in an unsanitary condition
within the Municipality. Conditions shall be considered unsanitary where
the keeping of an animal results in an accumulation of fecal matter which
creates an odour or insect infestation or rodent attractants or disturb the
12.1 No person shall keep or harbour an animal in an unsanitary condition
within the Municipality. Conditions shall be considered unsanitary where
the keeping of an animal results in an accumulation of fecal matter which
creates an odour or insect infestation or rodent attractants or disturb the
12.1 No person shall keep or harbour an animal in an unsanitary condition
within the Municipality. Conditions shall be considered unsanitary where
the keeping of an animal results in an accumulation of fecal matter which
creates an odour or insect infestation or rodent attractants or disturb the
enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person.
12.2 No person shall harass, agitate, taunt, release, or attempt to release any
animal which is at the time secured on the property of its owner, or the
property of some other person authorized by the owner to be in
12.2 No person shall harass, agitate, taunt, release, or attempt to release any
animal which is at the time secured on the property of its owner, or the
property of some other person authorized by the owner to be in
12.2 No person shall harass, agitate, taunt, release, or attempt to release any
animal which is at the time secured on the property of its owner, or the
property of some other person authorized by the owner to be in
12.2 No person shall harass, agitate, taunt, release, or attempt to release any
animal which is at the time secured on the property of its owner, or the
property of some other person authorized by the owner to be in
possession of the animal.
13.0 KENNEL PERMITS
13.1 Kennel inspections will take place prior to issuing of a Kennel Licence.
Kennel Licences must be renewed annually with the Municipality effective
January 1 of each calendar year. No person shall operate a kennel without
13.1 Kennel inspections will take place prior to issuing of a Kennel Licence.
Kennel Licences must be renewed annually with the Municipality effective
January 1 of each calendar year. No person shall operate a kennel without
13.1 Kennel inspections will take place prior to issuing of a Kennel Licence.
Kennel Licences must be renewed annually with the Municipality effective
January 1 of each calendar year. No person shall operate a kennel without
13.1 Kennel inspections will take place prior to issuing of a Kennel Licence.
Kennel Licences must be renewed annually with the Municipality effective
January 1 of each calendar year. No person shall operate a kennel without
a licence.
13.2 No person or group of persons shall own, keep, harbour or possess more
than 3 dogs at one time on property owned, rented, leased or controlled
by them unless the appropriate class of kennel permit has been lawfully
13.2 No person or group of persons shall own, keep, harbour or possess more
than 3 dogs at one time on property owned, rented, leased or controlled
by them unless the appropriate class of kennel permit has been lawfully
13.2 No person or group of persons shall own, keep, harbour or possess more
than 3 dogs at one time on property owned, rented, leased or controlled
by them unless the appropriate class of kennel permit has been lawfully
13.2 No person or group of persons shall own, keep, harbour or possess more
than 3 dogs at one time on property owned, rented, leased or controlled
by them unless the appropriate class of kennel permit has been lawfully
issued for the property.
13.3 Provided all provisions of this By-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than three (3) dogs but no more than five (5) dogs may
obtain a Class 1 Kennel Permit from the Municipality.
13.3 Provided all provisions of this By-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than three (3) dogs but no more than five (5) dogs may
obtain a Class 1 Kennel Permit from the Municipality.
13.3 Provided all provisions of this By-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than three (3) dogs but no more than five (5) dogs may
obtain a Class 1 Kennel Permit from the Municipality.
13.3 Provided all provisions of this By-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than three (3) dogs but no more than five (5) dogs may
obtain a Class 1 Kennel Permit from the Municipality.
13.4 Class 1 Kennels shall meet the following criteria:
13.4 Class 1 Kennels shall meet the following criteria:
a) More than three (3) dogs but no more than five (5) dogs residing on
the same property at the same time, including for commercial or home
industry purposes;
a) More than three (3) dogs but no more than five (5) dogs residing on
the same property at the same time, including for commercial or home
industry purposes;
a) More than three (3) dogs but no more than five (5) dogs residing on
the same property at the same time, including for commercial or home
industry purposes;
b) No portion of the kennel, including the run area, will be closer than 50
metres (164 feet) of a neighbouring residence, dwelling unit, or
residential zone;
b) No portion of the kennel, including the run area, will be closer than 50
metres (164 feet) of a neighbouring residence, dwelling unit, or
residential zone;
b) No portion of the kennel, including the run area, will be closer than 50
metres (164 feet) of a neighbouring residence, dwelling unit, or
residential zone;
c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the street
line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall further be
erected in conformity with the yard and setback requirements of the
respective zone; and
c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the street
line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall further be
erected in conformity with the yard and setback requirements of the
respective zone; and
c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the street
line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall further be
erected in conformity with the yard and setback requirements of the
respective zone; and
c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the street
line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall further be
erected in conformity with the yard and setback requirements of the
respective zone; and
d) If a property owner wishes to have 5 dogs and fails to meet the criteria
outlined for a Class 1 Kennel Licence, the property owner can obtain
written permission from their direct neighbors to have a Class 1
Kennel Licence for their 5 dogs. Written permission must be
renewed annually.
d) If a property owner wishes to have 5 dogs and fails to meet the criteria
outlined for a Class 1 Kennel Licence, the property owner can obtain
written permission from their direct neighbors to have a Class 1
Kennel Licence for their 5 dogs. Written permission must be
renewed annually.
d) If a property owner wishes to have 5 dogs and fails to meet the criteria
outlined for a Class 1 Kennel Licence, the property owner can obtain
written permission from their direct neighbors to have a Class 1
Kennel Licence for their 5 dogs. Written permission must be
renewed annually.
d) If a property owner wishes to have 5 dogs and fails to meet the criteria
outlined for a Class 1 Kennel Licence, the property owner can obtain
written permission from their direct neighbors to have a Class 1
Kennel Licence for their 5 dogs. Written permission must be
renewed annually.
d) If a property owner wishes to have 5 dogs and fails to meet the criteria
outlined for a Class 1 Kennel Licence, the property owner can obtain
written permission from their direct neighbors to have a Class 1
Kennel Licence for their 5 dogs. Written permission must be
renewed annually.
13.5 Provided all provisions of this by-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than five (5) dogs may obtain a Class 2 Kennel Permit
from the Municipality.
13.5 Provided all provisions of this by-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than five (5) dogs may obtain a Class 2 Kennel Permit
from the Municipality.
13.5 Provided all provisions of this by-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than five (5) dogs may obtain a Class 2 Kennel Permit
from the Municipality.
13.5 Provided all provisions of this by-law have been met, a person who owns
or boards more than five (5) dogs may obtain a Class 2 Kennel Permit
from the Municipality.
13.6 Class 2 Kennels shall meet the following criteria:
13.6 Class 2 Kennels shall meet the following criteria:
a) More than five (5) dogs residing on the same property at the same
time, including for commercial or home industry purposes;
a) More than five (5) dogs residing on the same property at the same
time, including for commercial or home industry purposes;
b) No portion of the kennel, including the run area, will be closer than
300 metres (984 feet) of a neighbouring residence, dwelling unit, or
residential zone; and
b) No portion of the kennel, including the run area, will be closer than
300 metres (984 feet) of a neighbouring residence, dwelling unit, or
residential zone; and
b) No portion of the kennel, including the run area, will be closer than
300 metres (984 feet) of a neighbouring residence, dwelling unit, or
residential zone; and
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c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the
street line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall
further be erected in conformity with the yard and setback
requirements of the respective zone.
c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the
street line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall
further be erected in conformity with the yard and setback
requirements of the respective zone.
c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the
street line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall
further be erected in conformity with the yard and setback
requirements of the respective zone.
c) The kennel, including run area, must not be located closer to the
street line than the principal or main building on the lot, and shall
further be erected in conformity with the yard and setback
requirements of the respective zone.
13.7 The holder of a Kennel Permit will receive a dog tag free of charge for
each dog kept at the kennel and the tag shall be attached to that dog.
13.7 The holder of a Kennel Permit will receive a dog tag free of charge for
each dog kept at the kennel and the tag shall be attached to that dog.
13.7 The holder of a Kennel Permit will receive a dog tag free of charge for
each dog kept at the kennel and the tag shall be attached to that dog.
13.8 The 'Kennel' comprises all areas of the property (including buildings and
13.8 The 'Kennel' comprises all areas of the property (including buildings and
run areas) to which the dogs have access.
13.9 Prior to issuing a licence, the By-law Enforcement Officer will review all
new Kennel Applications submitted. The By-law Enforcement Officer shall
ensure that the proposed kennel is compatible with the existing land uses
of the subject and neighbouring properties. As such, additional conditions
may be required to be satisfied prior to a kennel licence being issued.
13.9 Prior to issuing a licence, the By-law Enforcement Officer will review all
new Kennel Applications submitted. The By-law Enforcement Officer shall
ensure that the proposed kennel is compatible with the existing land uses
of the subject and neighbouring properties. As such, additional conditions
may be required to be satisfied prior to a kennel licence being issued.
13.9 Prior to issuing a licence, the By-law Enforcement Officer will review all
new Kennel Applications submitted. The By-law Enforcement Officer shall
ensure that the proposed kennel is compatible with the existing land uses
of the subject and neighbouring properties. As such, additional conditions
may be required to be satisfied prior to a kennel licence being issued.
13.9 Prior to issuing a licence, the By-law Enforcement Officer will review all
new Kennel Applications submitted. The By-law Enforcement Officer shall
ensure that the proposed kennel is compatible with the existing land uses
of the subject and neighbouring properties. As such, additional conditions
may be required to be satisfied prior to a kennel licence being issued.
13.9 Prior to issuing a licence, the By-law Enforcement Officer will review all
new Kennel Applications submitted. The By-law Enforcement Officer shall
ensure that the proposed kennel is compatible with the existing land uses
of the subject and neighbouring properties. As such, additional conditions
may be required to be satisfied prior to a kennel licence being issued.
13.9 Prior to issuing a licence, the By-law Enforcement Officer will review all
new Kennel Applications submitted. The By-law Enforcement Officer shall
ensure that the proposed kennel is compatible with the existing land uses
of the subject and neighbouring properties. As such, additional conditions
may be required to be satisfied prior to a kennel licence being issued.
13.10 Kennels existing before January 2020 are grandfathered.
13.10 Kennels existing before January 2020 are grandfathered.
13.11 Where an owner or operator of a dog kennel fails to comply with any
sections of this By-law, the dog kennel licence may be suspended or
revoked.
13.11 Where an owner or operator of a dog kennel fails to comply with any
sections of this By-law, the dog kennel licence may be suspended or
revoked.
13.11 Where an owner or operator of a dog kennel fails to comply with any
sections of this By-law, the dog kennel licence may be suspended or
revoked.
13.11 Where an owner or operator of a dog kennel fails to comply with any
sections of this By-law, the dog kennel licence may be suspended or
revoked.
13.12 Every person who owns or operates a dog kennel shall permit a By-Law
Enforcement Officer to enter and inspect the dog kennel at all reasonable
times, upon production of proper identification, for the purpose of
13.12 Every person who owns or operates a dog kennel shall permit a By-Law
Enforcement Officer to enter and inspect the dog kennel at all reasonable
times, upon production of proper identification, for the purpose of
13.12 Every person who owns or operates a dog kennel shall permit a By-Law
Enforcement Officer to enter and inspect the dog kennel at all reasonable
times, upon production of proper identification, for the purpose of
13.12 Every person who owns or operates a dog kennel shall permit a By-Law
Enforcement Officer to enter and inspect the dog kennel at all reasonable
times, upon production of proper identification, for the purpose of
determining compliance with this By-law.
13.13 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer finds that the owner or operator of a
dog kennel is not in compliance with any regulation of this By-law, they
may direct that the dogs found there be seized and impounded by the
13.13 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer finds that the owner or operator of a
dog kennel is not in compliance with any regulation of this By-law, they
may direct that the dogs found there be seized and impounded by the
13.13 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer finds that the owner or operator of a
dog kennel is not in compliance with any regulation of this By-law, they
may direct that the dogs found there be seized and impounded by the
13.13 Where a By-law Enforcement Officer finds that the owner or operator of a
dog kennel is not in compliance with any regulation of this By-law, they
may direct that the dogs found there be seized and impounded by the
Pound Keeper and kept at the Pound until compliance has been achieved.
The cost of impoundment of the dogs shall be borne by the owner or
operator of the dog kennel, and the Pound Keeper shall retain possession
of the dogs until full payment is received.
Pound Keeper and kept at the Pound until compliance has been achieved.
The cost of impoundment of the dogs shall be borne by the owner or
operator of the dog kennel, and the Pound Keeper shall retain possession
of the dogs until full payment is received.
Pound Keeper and kept at the Pound until compliance has been achieved.
The cost of impoundment of the dogs shall be borne by the owner or
operator of the dog kennel, and the Pound Keeper shall retain possession
of the dogs until full payment is received.
Pound Keeper and kept at the Pound until compliance has been achieved.
The cost of impoundment of the dogs shall be borne by the owner or
operator of the dog kennel, and the Pound Keeper shall retain possession
of the dogs until full payment is received.
14.0 ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
14.1 The By-law Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer are
responsible for the administration of this By-law.
14.1 The By-law Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer are
responsible for the administration of this By-law.
14.1 The By-law Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer are
responsible for the administration of this By-law.
14.2 The Municipality may administer and enforce the provisions of this By-law
at its discretion and subject to available resources, operational priorities,
and budgetary considerations.
14.2 The Municipality may administer and enforce the provisions of this By-law
at its discretion and subject to available resources, operational priorities,
and budgetary considerations.
14.2 The Municipality may administer and enforce the provisions of this By-law
at its discretion and subject to available resources, operational priorities,
and budgetary considerations.
14.2 The Municipality may administer and enforce the provisions of this By-law
at its discretion and subject to available resources, operational priorities,
and budgetary considerations.
14.3 No Person shall fail to comply with any provision or standard of this
14.3 No Person shall fail to comply with any provision or standard of this
By-law.
14.4 No Person shall fail to comply with an Order issued pursuant to this By-
14.4 No Person shall fail to comply with an Order issued pursuant to this By-
law.
14.5 No person shall provide false information or give a false statement to an
officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the lawful exercise of
a power or duty under this By-law.
14.5 No person shall provide false information or give a false statement to an
officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the lawful exercise of
a power or duty under this By-law.
14.5 No person shall provide false information or give a false statement to an
officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the lawful exercise of
a power or duty under this By-law.
14.5 No person shall provide false information or give a false statement to an
officer, employee and/or agent of the Municipality in the lawful exercise of
a power or duty under this By-law.
14.6 No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or
obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee/or agent of the
Municipality in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this By-law.
14.6 No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or
obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee/or agent of the
Municipality in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this By-law.
14.6 No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or
obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee/or agent of the
Municipality in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this By-law.
14.6 No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or
obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee/or agent of the
Municipality in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this By-law.
14.7 Any person who violates any provision of this By-law is, upon conviction,
guilty of an offence and shall be liable to such penalties prescribed by the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.p.33, as amended, or the Dog
14.7 Any person who violates any provision of this By-law is, upon conviction,
guilty of an offence and shall be liable to such penalties prescribed by the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.p.33, as amended, or the Dog
14.7 Any person who violates any provision of this By-law is, upon conviction,
guilty of an offence and shall be liable to such penalties prescribed by the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.p.33, as amended, or the Dog
14.7 Any person who violates any provision of this By-law is, upon conviction,
guilty of an offence and shall be liable to such penalties prescribed by the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.p.33, as amended, or the Dog
Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16, as amended.
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14.8 A Penalty Notice or a Notice of Non-Compliance may be issued if a
14.8 A Penalty Notice or a Notice of Non-Compliance may be issued if a
person fails to comply with this By-law.
14.9 Each person who contravenes any provision of this By-law shall, upon
issuance of a Penalty Notice in accordance with the Administrative
Monetary Penalty System By-law, be liable to pay the Municipality an
14.9 Each person who contravenes any provision of this By-law shall, upon
issuance of a Penalty Notice in accordance with the Administrative
Monetary Penalty System By-law, be liable to pay the Municipality an
14.9 Each person who contravenes any provision of this By-law shall, upon
issuance of a Penalty Notice in accordance with the Administrative
Monetary Penalty System By-law, be liable to pay the Municipality an
14.9 Each person who contravenes any provision of this By-law shall, upon
issuance of a Penalty Notice in accordance with the Administrative
Monetary Penalty System By-law, be liable to pay the Municipality an
Administrative Monetary Penalty.
14.10 Each day that such offence is committed, or permitted to continue, shall
constitute a separate offence and may be punishable as such.
14.10 Each day that such offence is committed, or permitted to continue, shall
constitute a separate offence and may be punishable as such.
14.10 Each day that such offence is committed, or permitted to continue, shall
constitute a separate offence and may be punishable as such.
15.0 VALIDITY
15.1 In the event that any section of this By-law, including any section or part of
any of the schedules hereto, is declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining parts shall remain valid and binding
15.1 In the event that any section of this By-law, including any section or part of
any of the schedules hereto, is declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining parts shall remain valid and binding
15.1 In the event that any section of this By-law, including any section or part of
any of the schedules hereto, is declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining parts shall remain valid and binding
15.1 In the event that any section of this By-law, including any section or part of
any of the schedules hereto, is declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining parts shall remain valid and binding
and shall be read as if the offending section had been struck out.
15.2 Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another By-
law, Act, or Regulation in force within the Municipality of Brighton, the
provisions that establish the higher standards to protect the health and
15.2 Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another By-
law, Act, or Regulation in force within the Municipality of Brighton, the
provisions that establish the higher standards to protect the health and
15.2 Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another By-
law, Act, or Regulation in force within the Municipality of Brighton, the
provisions that establish the higher standards to protect the health and
15.2 Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another By-
law, Act, or Regulation in force within the Municipality of Brighton, the
provisions that establish the higher standards to protect the health and
safety of persons shall prevail.
15.3 That By-law No. 052-2020 and 046-2023 are hereby repealed.
15.3 That By-law No. 052-2020 and 046-2023 are hereby repealed.
Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 09 day of March
2026.
Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 09 day of March
2026.
Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 09 day of March
2026.
Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 09 day of March
2026.
Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 09 day of March
2026.
Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 09 day of March
2026.
Read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 09 day of March
2026.
Original Signed By
Original Signed By
Brian Ostrander, Mayor
Candice Doiron, Clerk
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Schedule A
Municipality of Brighton
ORDER TO RESTRAIN
To (Name of Owner):
______________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________
Telephone:
______________________________________________
I, _______________________________________, an Officer appointed by the
Municipality of Brighton, have reasonable grounds to believe that the dog described as:
Name: __________________
Age: ____
Colour: __________________________
Breed: ____________________________
Microchip: ________________________
and residing at ____________________________________________________ has
bitten or attacked a person or another domestic animal; placed a person or domestic
animal at risk of physical harm; or behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the
safety of persons or domestic animals, as per the provisions of Animal Control By-law
No. _________.
You are hereby ordered as indicated below:
To keep the dog, when on the Owner's premises, confined within the dwelling and
under the effective control of an adult, or in a secured yard that prevents the dog from
escaping over or under the fence or by any other means, or enclosed in a pen
constructed with a secure top, sides and bottom, so as to prevent escape of the dog
and prevent entry therein by the public.
To keep the dog under effective control of an adult and on a leash of not more than
1.8 metres (6 feet) in length when it is not confined as noted above. Flexi leads are not
permitted.
To securely attach a muzzle to the dog at all times when it is not confined as noted
above.
Provide proof that the dog has been permanently identified (microchipped) within 30
days of receipt of the Order to Restrain.
Notify the Municipality within two working days of moving the dog (new address and
phone number), selling the dog or giving the dog away.
To advise the Municipality within two days of the death of the dog.
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To advise the Municipality immediately if the dog is running at large or has bitten or
attacked a person or a domestic animal.
To display a sign of warning of the presence of the dog at the front of the house
where it can not be easily removed but is visible to any person who may enter onto the
property. The Officer must approve such sign.
Licence and register the dog with the Municipality within seven (7) days of receipt of
this Order.
This ORDER TO RESTRAIN takes effect immediately.
If you wish to APPEAL this Order to Restrain you must apply to the Clerk of the
Municipality of Brighton within fifteen (15) days from the date this Order to Restrain is
received by you, setting out your request for a hearing which shall include the reasons
for appealing this Order to Restrain, and the payment of the hearing fee in the amount
of $100.00, failing which this Order to Restrain is final and binding.
Please be advised that notwithstanding that you may apply for a hearing regarding this
Order to Restrain, this Order to Restrain takes effect immediately upon its receipt by
you and remains in effect for so long as the dog shall live unless the Hearing Officer
makes a decision on an appeal to rescind this Order to Restrain, in which case this
Order to Restrain remains in effect until the date a decision is issued by the Hearing
Officer.
A full copy of Animal Control By-law No. ________, being a By-law of the Municipality of
Brighton for the licensing, regulation and control of animals, is available from the Clerk
of the Municipality of Brighton during normal business hours.
It is RECOMMENDED that you obtain a copy of the By-law in order to be more fully
aware of your rights and obligations in this matter and the basis for the issuing of this
Order to Restrain.
DATED at ______________________ this _____ day of ___________, 20______.
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(Signature) of Issuing Officer
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(Print) Name of Issuing Officer
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