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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALLANDER
BY-LAW NO. 2025-2040
Being a By-law to Regulate Backyard Hen(s)
within the Municipality of Callander
Office Consolidated Version - including amendments made by
By-law 2026-2079
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, (herein referred to as the "Municipal
Act") as amended, Section 5(3) provides that a municipal power, including a
municipality's capacity, rights, powers and privileges under section 9, shall be exercised
by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
AND WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 provides that the
powers of a municipality under the Municipal Act or any other Act shall be interpreted
broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to
govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to
respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 provides that a
municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the
purpose of exercising its authority under the Municipal Act or any other Act;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 10(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, a
municipality may pass by-laws respecting the environmental well-being of the
municipality, the health, safety and well-being of the persons and the protection of
persons and property;
AND WHEREAS Section 10(2)(6) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes the Municipality of Callander to pass By-laws respecting health, safety, and
well-being of persons;
AND WHEREAS Section 10(2)(9) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes the Municipality of Callander to pass By-laws respecting animals;
AND WHEREAS Section 10(2)(10) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes the Municipality of Callander to pass By-laws respecting structures, including
fences and signs;
AND WHEREAS Section 28 (2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F,31, provides that a Municipality may collect and retain
personal information that is used for the purposes of law enforcement or necessary for
the proper administration of a lawfully authorized activity;
AND WHEREAS Section 103(1)(a) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, states that if a Municipality passes a By-law regulating or prohibiting with
respect to the being at large or trespassing of animals, the By-law may provide for
the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or trespassing contrary to the
By-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 425(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may pass by-laws providing that a person who contravenes
a by-law of the municipality passed under this Act is guilty of an offence;
AND WHEREAS Section 426 (1) of the Municipal Act, S.O 2001, c.25, as amended,
states that no person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any
person who is exercising a power or performing a duty under this Act or under a By-Law
passed under this Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 429(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
states a municipality may establish a system of fines for offences under a by-law of the
municipality passed under this Act, unless, under Section 429(4) if the provisions of any
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other Act, other than the Provincial Offences Act, provide for the fines for a
contravention of a by-law of a municipality, the municipality cannot establish a system of
fines under this section with respect to the By-Law;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 436 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, a By-Law Enforcement Officer may enter upon any land at any reasonable
time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine compliance with this By-
law;
AND WHEREAS Section 444(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2006, c.32, as amended,
states if a municipality is satisfied that a contravention of a municipal by-law passed
under this Act has occurred, the municipality may make an order requiring the person
who contravened the by-law or who caused or permitted the contravention or the owner
or occupier of the land on which the contravention occurred to discontinue the
contravening activity;
AND WHEREAS Section 444(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2006, c.32, as amended,
states an order under Section 444 subsection (1) shall set out:
a) reasonable particulars of the contravention are adequate to identify the
contravention and the location of the land on which the contravention
occurred; and
b) the deadline for complying with the order;
AND WHEREAS Section 446(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2006, c.32, as amended,
states a municipality may direct or require a person to do a matter or thing and that, in
default of it being done by the person directed or required to do it, the matter or thing
shall be done at the person's expense;
AND WHERAS Section 446(2) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2006, c.32, as amended,
states the Municipality may enter upon land at any reasonable time;
AND WHEREAS Section 446(3) of the Municipal Act, Section 446(3) of the Municipal
Act, S.O. 2006, c.32, as amended, states a municipality may recover the costs of doing
a matter or thing under subsection (1) from the person directed or required to do it by
action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as
property taxes;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 55(1)(2) the Community Safety and Police Act,
S.O. 2019, c.1, authorizes the municipality to appoint persons to enforce the by-laws of
a municipality and that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers appointed under this
section are Peace Officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the
Municipality of Callander hereby enacts, as follows:
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
In this By-Law:
1.1
"At Large" means to be found in any place other than the premises of the owner
of the animal and not under the control of a person and in such a manner as to
prevent escape.
1.2
"Business" means any structure, whether publicly owned or privately owned,
that is adapted for occupancy for transaction of business and does not include
any home-based business.
1.3
"Control" means the care and custody of an animal.
1.4
"Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Callander.
1.5
"Dwelling" means the whole or any part of a building or structure that is kept or
occupied as a permanent or temporary residence.
1.6
"Exterior Side Yard" means the space abutting a public street that extends from
the front yard to the rear yard between a side lot line and the nearest point of the
main building, not including a permitted projection.
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1.7
"Front Yard" means the space paralleling the front lot line extending across the
full width of a lot between the front lot line and nearest part of any main building
on the lot, not including a permitted projection.
1.8
"Hen" means a female chicken.
1.9
"Hen coop" means a Structure and/or enclosure used to house a hen or hens.
1.10 "High Water Mark" means the average height of the water after the spring flood
subsides.
1.11 "Keeps" means to own, care, control, possess, keep, harbour, maintain, or feed
an animal, whether temporary or permanent.
1.12 "Licence" shall mean a licence granted by Municipality of Callander under the
provisions of this Bylaw.
1.13 "Licensee" shall mean a person to whom a license has been issued pursuant to
this By-law.
1.14 "Lot" means a parcel or tract of land, the title of which is legally conveyable as a
separate parcel.
1.15 "m" is an abbreviation and shall mean metre(s).
1.16 "Manure" means the waste product from hens, including dung, urine, and
associated bedding materials.
1.17 "Minor" means a person under the age of 18.
1.18 "Multi-Unit Dwelling" means a classification of housing where multiple housing
units are contained within one building or multiple buildings within a complex or
community. Common types of multi-unit dwellings include duplexes, townhomes,
and apartments, and mobile home parks.
1.19 "Municipality" means The Corporation of the Municipality of Callander.
1.20 "Obnoxious Odours" means an odour that,
(i) continues in duration for longer than four hours or occurs on a regular
basis; or
(ii) is of such strength that the odour creates a nuisance.
1.21 "Officer" means a By-law Enforcement Officer appointed by the Corporation of
the Municipality of Callander for the purposes of enforcement of its By-laws and
includes a sworn police officer as defined in the Community Safety and Police
Act.
1.22 "Outdoor Run" means an area enclosed by wire screen intended for permitting
a hen or hens to be outdoors.
1.23 "Owner of hens" includes any person or licensee who possesses, harbours or
keeps a hen or hens and, where an owner is a minor, includes the person who is
responsible for the custody of the minor.
1.24 "Owner of the lot" means the registered owner of the lot at which a hen and/or
hen coop is located.
1.25 "Place of Worship" means a building used for public worship.
1.26 "Registrar" means the person authorized to administer and enforce this By-law,
and where applicable, shall be deemed to include an agent appointed by the
Registrar to perform that task or exercise the power under this By-law.
1.27 "Rooster" means a male chicken.
1.28 "Sanitary Condition" means a state of cleanliness and maintenance that
prevents the development or spread of disease and infection. It ensures an
environment that supports the health, safety, and overall well-being of the hens
by eliminating hazards such as waste accumulation, contamination, and
unsanitary practices.
1.29 "School" means a public, separate or private educational establishment
operated by a Board of Education as defined in the Education Act.
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1.30 "Sewage works" means any private works for the collection, transmission,
treatment or disposal of sewage, or any part of such works.
1.31 "SMD" means Senior Municipal Director.
1.32 "Vermin" means pests or nuisance animals that spread diseases and destroy
crops, livestock, and property.
1.33 "Waters" means a lake, river, pond, spring, stream, reservoir, artificial
watercourse, intermittent watercourse, ground water or other water or
watercourse.
1.34 "Well" means a hole made in the ground to locate or to obtain groundwater or to
test or to obtain information in respect of groundwater or an aquifer, and includes
a spring around or in which works are made or equipment is installed for
collection or transmission of water and that is or is likely to be used as a source
of water for human consumption.
1.35 "Zoning By-law" means a by-law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act
that restricts the use of land.
PART 2 - APPLICATION
2.1
Except as otherwise provided, this By-law shall apply to residential properties not
permitted in the Zoning By-law to keep hens in the Municipality of Callander. This
By-law is for a two-year pilot program. After two years, the Council of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Callander will review and determine if this
program will become permanent.
PART 3 - REGISTRAR
3.1
The Municipal Clerk for the municipality, or designate, will be the Registrar
pursuant to this By-law.
PART 4 - LICENSING
4.1
Backyard Hens are not permitted at a Multi-Unit Dwelling.
4.2
A maximum of ten (10) licenses at any one time permitting the keeping of
backyard hens pursuant to this By-law shall be issued during the pilot program.
4.3
Every application for a licence shall be made in writing on forms provided by the
municipality and the required fee shall be deposited with the municipality at the
time of application.
4.4
Where an applicant has failed to provide any fee or document required under this
Part for the issuance or renewal of a licence, the application shall be considered
incomplete. If the application remains incomplete after thirty (30) days from the
date the application was submitted, the Registrar may issue a Notice of
Incomplete Application and close the file.
4.5
No person shall possess, harbour, or keep a hen without having a valid backyard
hen licence.
4.6
An application for a licence shall include the following:
(a) Permission from the owner(s) of the lot, if the applicant is not the owner of
the lot subject to the application for a licence,
(b) Proposed number of hens,
(c) A site plan demonstrating compliance with this Part and accurate lot
dimensions, including:
i.
the proposed location (or area if the coop is movable),
ii.
dimensions of the hen coop and outdoor run,
iii.
setbacks from the lot lines as well as from any other
structures/buildings on the lot (including the distance
between the dwelling and coop/outdoor run),
iv.
setbacks from any dwelling located on any lot sharing a
lot line with the lot subject to the application,
v.
setback from any private sewage works if applicable,
vi.
setback from any place of worship, business or school,
vii.
setbacks from waters and wells.
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(d) The licence fee of $100,
(e) If applicable, an Electrical Safety Authority Certificate of inspection stating
that the electrical wiring and electrical devices serving the hen coop or
outdoor run is compliant with the Electricity Act,
(f)
A declaration that the applicant has reviewed educational information
provided by the municipality included in the application forms, and
(g) A declaration that the applicant has reviewed the provisions of this By-law
and will abide by the provisions therein.
4.7
Only one licence per lot shall be permitted.
4.8
Unless revoked, every licence issued by the Registrar shall have no expiry date
associated with such licence.
4.9
The Registrar may refuse to grant a licence under this Part to any person if:
(a) any application or other document provided to the municipality by or on
behalf of the applicant contains a false statement or provides false
information,
(b) the applicant has failed to comply with the requirements of this By-law or
other applicable By-laws of the municipality or of any Local Board thereof,
or of any Statute, Order-in-Council, or Regulation of the Provincial
Legislature or the Parliament of Canada, or of any Agency, Board of
Commission thereof, in, upon or in connection with the applied for
licensed activity, or premise, facilities, equipment, and other property
used in connection with the licensed activity, including but not limited to:
i.
Health Protection and Promotion Act
ii.
Food Safety and Quality Act
iii.
Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,
iv.
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, and
v.
Electricity Act.
(c)
the Registrar determines that the issuing of the licence would be contrary to
the public interest in respect of the health and safety of any person or animal,
or
(d)
the applicant has any outstanding fine imposed under the Provincial
Offences Act, as amended, or successor legislation, for the contravention of
any provision of this By-Law or any other municipal By-law or Provincial
Statute where such fine is associated with an offence arising out of the
conduct, operation or activity within or in conjunction with such licensed
activity.
4.10 The Registrar may suspend or revoke a licence for any one or more of the
grounds listed in Part 4.9.
4.11 After a decision is made by the Registrar to refuse, suspend or revoke a licence,
written notice of that decision shall be given forthwith to the applicant or licensee.
4.12 The written notice to be given under Part 4.11 shall:
(a)
set out the grounds for the decision,
(b)
give reasonable particulars of the grounds for the decision,
(c)
be signed by the Registrar, and
(d)
state that the applicant or licensee is entitled to appeal the decision to the
SMD within fifteen (15) days after the notice is served.
4.13 The applicant or licensee may appeal the Registrar's decision to refuse, suspend,
revoke or to impose any condition on a licence to the SMD by filing a written
notice of appeal with the SMD, within fifteen (15) days following the receipt of
written notice of the Registrar's decision.
4.14 The issuance of a Notice of Incomplete Application is not a statutory power of
decision and is not subject to appeal to the SMD.
4.15 The written notice of appeal to the SMD shall include:
(a)
the original signature of the applicant, or representative,
(b)
the reasons in support of the appeal,
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(c)
the applicant's address, telephone number and, email address,
and
(d)
the name, address, telephone number and email of any agent,
representative, or lawyer representing the applicant.
4.16 On receipt of a written notice of appeal from the applicant or licensee, the SMD
shall schedule a meeting with the applicant or licensee and give reasonable
notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting.
4.17 The filing of an appeal does not operate to suspend the Registrar's decision.
4.18 The decision of the Registrar shall be final if the SMD does not receive an appeal
by the 15th day following the receipt date of the written notice of the Registrar's
decision. A notice of appeal is ineffectual to create a right to a meeting unless it is
received by the SMD on or before the appeal deadline.
4.19 Where the SMD has ordered that a licence be granted, reinstated, a suspension
to a licence ended or a change to the condition(s) of a licence, the applicant or
licensee shall fulfill any outstanding requirements for the licence under this Part.
4.20 Any written notice given under this Part shall be deemed to be received on the
receipt date which is one of the following:
(a) in the case of mailed documents, five (5) days following the mailing as
determined from the post mark,
(b) in the case of personal delivery, email or faxed document, the day of
delivery, or
(c)
where more than one method of delivery is used, the operative receipt date
for the calculation of the time for an appeal is the latest of the possible receipt
dates.
4.21 Where any written notice is mailed under this Part, it is sufficient to use the
applicant's or licensee's last known business or residential address.
4.22 No licence issued under the provisions of this Part is transferable to any other
person or lot.
4.23 Every licensee shall notify the Registrar in writing within five (5) days of the
happening of any of the following events:
(a) any change in the licensee's name, address, telephone number, email
address, and
(b) removal of the hen coop and hens.
4.24 In addition to any other powers conferred on the Registrar pursuant to this Part,
the Registrar is authorized to impose any condition on a licence to be issued
under this Part as he or she deems necessary to ensure the safety of public or of
property.
PART 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.1
Every licensee shall comply with every condition imposed upon the licence.
5.2
Every owner of hens and every owner of the lot shall ensure the following
conditions are complied with:
(a) The applicant or licensee must reside on the lot where the hens are kept,
(b) A maximum of four (4) hens shall be permitted per lot,
(c)
No hen coop shall be permitted on a lot having a Lot Area less than 500
m2, and
(d) No hen coop or outdoor run shall be located within:
i.
a Front Yard or Exterior Side Yard,
ii.
8 m of any Dwelling,
iii.
3 m of any Lot Line,
iv.
3 m of any Structure,
v.
3 m of any sewage works,
vi.
15 m of any Lot Line on which a place of worship, business or
school is located.
vii.
20 m from any waters (high water mark),
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viii.
15 m from any drilled well, and
ix.
30 m from any dug well. Section removed by By-law No. 2026-2079
i.
a Front Yard or Exterior Side Yard,
ii. 8 m of any Dwelling,
iii. 1.2 metres to the interior side lot line in an urban area,
iv. 3 metres to the interior side lot line in a rural area,
v. 1.5 metres to the rear lot line in an urban area,
vi. 10 metres to the rear lot line in a rural area,
vii. 10 metres to the rear lot line where the rear lot line abuts a municipal
maintained road,
viii. 1.5 metres from the rear lot line on waterfront properties where the
water's edge is determined to be the frontage of the property,
ix. 3 m of any Structure,
x. 3 m of any sewage works,
xi. 15 m of any Lot Line on which a place of worship, business or school
is located,
xii. 20 m from any waters (high water mark),
xiii. 15 m from any drilled well, and
xiv. 30 m from any dug well. Section added by By-law No. 2026-2079
5.3
A maximum of one (1) hen coop, and one (1) outdoor run shall be permitted per
lot.
5.4
A hen coop shall be provided that has:
(a) a maximum Ground Floor Area of 2.3 m2 (25 ft2),
(b) at least 0.37 m2 (4 ft2) of floor area for each hen, and
(c)
a maximum Height of 2.4 m (8 ft). Removed by By-law No. 2026-2079
(a) a maximum total Ground Floor Area of 10 m2 (108 ft2) (removed by Clerk as
duplicate to (b) below)
(b) a maximum total Ground Floor Area under 10 m² (< 108 ft²). Ground Floor
Area measurements are to be based on outside wall dimensions.
(c) at least 0.37 m2 (4 ft2) of hen coop floor area for each hen,
(d) at least 0.92 m2 (10 ft2) of outdoor enclosure for each hen, and
(e) a maximum Height of 2.4 m (8 ft) for the hen coop and outdoor run. Added by
By-law No. 2026-2079
5.5
An outdoor run shall be provided that has:
(a) a maximum ground floor area of 4.5 m2 (48 ft2),
(b) at least 0.92 m2 (10 ft2) of outdoor enclosure for each hen, and
(c)
a maximum Height of 2.4 m (8 ft). Removed by By-law No. 2026-2079
5.6
All hen coops shall be a fully enclosed weatherproof structure or enclosure, and
the interior shall include:
(a) at least one nest box for egg laying,
(b) at least one perch giving 0.3 m (1 ft) of space per hen, and
(c)
at least one food, and water container.
5.7
All hen coops and outdoor runs shall be secured against the entry of predators.
5.8
All hen coops and outdoor runs shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition,
and free of vermin, and obnoxious odours.
5.9
All manure and droppings shall be removed daily from the hen coop and outdoor
run and only stored in a secured container or backyard composter. No more than
0.085 m3 (3 ft3) of manure and/or droppings shall be stored at the lot at any one
time.
5.10 Hens are not permitted to run at large.
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5.11 All hens shall be kept fully enclosed in a hen coop or outdoor run at all times.
5.12 Despite Part 5.11, hens shall be kept fully enclosed in a hen coop between 9:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5.13 A hen's food supply shall be stored in secure, rodent/predator-proof containers.
5.14 The slaughtering or euthanizing of hens at the lot is prohibited.
5.15 All deceased hens shall be disposed of immediately.
5.16 The selling of eggs, manure, meat, or other products associated with the
keeping of hens is prohibited.
5.17 If electrical wiring and/or an electrical device serving a hen coop or outdoor run is
added, repaired, or replaced after a licence has been issued, an Electrical Safety
Authority Certificate of Inspection stating that the electrical wiring and/or electrical
device is compliant with the Electricity Act shall be provided immediately upon
request of an Officer.
5.18 No person shall possess, harbour, or keep any rooster.
PART 6 - EXEMPTIONS
6.1
A hen coop or outdoor run may be located in the Front Yard of a waterfront
property provided that all other provisions of this By-law are satisfied.
6.2
This By-law shall not apply to a branch of the Ontario Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.
6.3
This By-law shall not apply to a lawfully permitted veterinary hospital under the
municipality's Zoning By-law, which is under the care of a licensed veterinarian,
and whom is keeping hens for treatment or other purposes directly related to his
or her practice of veterinary medicine.
6.4
This By-Law shall not apply to any hen being displayed or exhibited for a set
period of time in a municipal sanctioned event, which is operated in accordance
with the municipality's conditions.
PART 7 - ADMISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Inspection
7.1
An Officer, or any person acting under their instruction, may upon producing
proper identification, enter upon a lot at any reasonable time without a warrant
for the purpose of inspecting the lot to determine:
(a) whether the lot conforms to this By-law, or
(b) whether an Order made under this By-law has been complied with.
7.2
An Officer may, at all reasonable times, enter upon land for the purpose of
carrying out an inspection, taking photographs and obtaining evidence to
determine whether the lot complies with this By-law and an Officer may be
accompanied by other Municipal employees/agents for this purpose.
Obstruction
7.3 No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Officer
or employee/agent of the Municipality of Callander accompanying or acting
under the direction of the Officer in exercising a power or performing a duty under
this By- law. Any person who is alleged to have contravened any of the
provisions of this By-law shall identify him/herself to an Officer upon request.
Failure to identify upon request shall be deemed as an obstruction of the Officer.
Order to Discontinue Activity
7.4 Where an Officer has confirmed that a licensee is not operating in accordance
with the requirements of this By-law, the Officer may, in addition to verbally
directing the licensee or lot owner to bring the lot into compliance, serve the
licensee or lot owner a notice in writing directing the licensee or lot owner to bring
the lot into compliance with the By-law requirements.
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Continuation-Repetition- Prohibition by Order
7.5
The court in which a conviction has been entered, and any court of competent
jurisdiction thereafter may make an order prohibiting the continuation or
repetition of the offence by the person convicted.
Order
7.6 If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the
Officer may make an order requiring the work to be done to correct the
contravention.
7.7
An order issued under the Authority of this By-law, shall set out:
(a) The municipal address of the lot on which the contravention occurred,
(b) The date of the contravention,
(c)
The reasonable particulars of the contravention of the By-law,
(d) The date by which there must be compliance with the order,
(e) The date on which the order expires, and
(f)
Notice if the work is not done in compliance with the Work Order by the
deadline, the Municipality may have the work done at the expense of the lot
owner and the cost of the work may be recovered by adding the amount to
the lot owner's tax roll.
Emergency Order
7.8 When an Officer deems a violation under this By-law to pose an immediate risk
to public or animal health or safety, the notice provisions contained in Part 7.6
and 7.7 may be waived and an Emergency Order shall be posted on the lot
requiring immediate action or other remediation. No licensee or lot owner shall
fail to comply with an Emergency Order within the period specified in the
emergency order.
Service of Order
7.9 The order may be served personally on the licensee or lot owner to whom it is
directed, by regular mail in which case it shall be deemed served on the fifth day
after day of mailing to the last known address of the licensee or lot owner
according to the current assessment rolls, or a placard containing the terms of
the order may be placed in a conspicuous place on the lot.
Work Done by the Municipality
7.10 If the work required by an Order under the provisions of this By-law, is not done
within the specified period, the Municipality, in addition to all other remedies it
may have may enter upon the lot and may do the work at the licensee's or lot
owner's expense. An administration fee, that is detailed in the current User Fees
By-law, may be charged and both the expense and fee may be recovered by
action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same
manner as municipal taxes.
7.11 An Officer may enter onto the lot accompanied by any person under his or her
direction, and with the appropriate equipment, as required, may remove hen(s),
hen coop or outdoor run to bring the lot into compliance with this By-law. Where
any of the matters or things are removed under Part 7.10 of this By-law, the
matters or things may be immediately disposed of by the Municipality.
7.12 If the costs for work pursuant to the provisions of this By-law are not paid to the
Municipality within 30 days of written demand thereof, the Treasurer for the
Municipality may add the costs, including interest, to the tax roll for the lot and
collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes.
7.13 The Municipality shall not be liable for any damage to property or personal injury
resulting from any remedial work undertaken because of a default of the licensee
or lot owner or any person in complying with this By-law.
Offence And Penalty
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7.14 Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law, including an Order
issued under this By-law, is guilty of an offence and upon conviction, is liable to
pay a fine as provided under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33,
as amended.
7.15 For the purpose of this By-law, each day of a continuing offence shall be
deemed to be a separate offence.
Validity
7.16 If any Part, clause, or provision of this Bylaw, is for any reason declared by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the
validity of the By- law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the Part, clause
or provision so declared to be invalid and it is hereby declared to be the intention
that all remaining Parts, clauses, or provisions of this By-law shall remain in full
force and effect until repealed, notwithstanding that one or more provisions thereof
shall have been declared to be invalid.
Short Title
7.17 This By-law shall be known as the "Backyard Hen By-law".
Corrections
7.18 That minor modifications or corrections of a typographical nature where such
modifications or corrections do not alter the intent of the by-law may be made by
the Municipal Clerk.
Force And Effect
7.19 This By-law shall come into force on December 1, 2025.
TAKEN AS READ A FIRST TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2025.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2025.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2025.
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Robb Noon, Mayor
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Cindy Pigeau, Municipal Clerk
Amending By-law No. 2026-2079 passed on May 12, 2026
By-law No., 2025-2040 - Backyard Hen By-law
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