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By-Law No. 2024-13
Being a By-Law to regulate and govern Animal Care and Control within
the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended or replaced from time to time (the
"Municipal Act, 2001") authorizes the council of a municipality to pass by-laws with respect to
animals; and
WHEREAS Subsection 103(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that, if a municipality passes a by-
law regulating or prohibiting the being at large or trespassing of animals, it may provide for the seizure,
impounding and sale of impounded animals; and
WHEREAS Subsection 10(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may pass by-
laws respecting: economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality; health, safety and
well-being of persons; and the protection of persons and Property; and
WHEREAS Subsection 425(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may pass by-
laws providing that a person who contravenes a by-law of the municipality passed under the Municipal
Act, 2001 is guilty of an offence; and
WHEREAS Section 432 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a by-law under Section 425 of the
Municipal Act, 2001 may establish a procedure for the voluntary payment of penalties out of court
where it is alleged that there has been a contravention of any by-laws related to animals being at large
or trespassing; and
WHEREAS Subsection 429(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may establish
a system of fines for offences under a by-law of the municipality passed under the Municipal Act,
2001; and
WHEREAS Subsection 434.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may require
a person, subject to such conditions as the municipality consider 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 the Municipal Act, 2001; and
WHEREAS it is considered desirable to pass a by-law relating to animal care and control within the
Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville hereby enacts as
follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In this by-law:
1.1 "Administrative Penalty" means an administrative penalty administered pursuant to the
Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-Law;
1.2 "Administrative Fees or Penalty" means a monetary penalty that can be issued to a person or
corporation found in violation of the provisions of this by-law, established by by-laws passed by the
Township of Dubreuilville, the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990 or the Municipal Act, 2001.
1.3 "Animal" means any member of the animal kingdom, other than a human;
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1.4 "Animal Control Officer" means an authorized employee or agent of the Township of
Dubreuilville who is responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this By-Law;
1.5 "Animal Control Order" means an order issued pursuant to Subsection 12 of this By-Law;
1.6 "At Large" refers to a situation where an animal is not under the control of a person and is found
on any Property other than that of the Owner, except where the owner of the Property permits the
Animal to be on their Property;
1.7 "Breeder" means a Person, other than a Person who operates a Kennel, who breeds Dogs, Cats or
Rabbits on any Property;
1.8 "Cat" means a domesticated feline whether neutered or intact, but does not include a Feral Cat;
1.9 "Coop" means a fully enclosed structure where Hens, meat chickens or turkeys are kept and which
is constructed in accordance with this By-Law and contains lockable roofs and doors;
1.10 "Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville;
1.11 "Dog" means a domesticated canine whether neutered or intact;
1.12 "Domestic Animal" means an Animal that is kept as a household pet;
1.13 "Dwelling" means a building or structure, or part of a building or structure, occupied or capable
of being occupied, in whole or in part, for the purpose of human habitation;
1.14 "Fee" means a fee in addition to the license fee, imposed by the Township on a business at any
time during the term of the license for costs incurred by the Township attributable to the activities of
the business, which may be included in the User Fees By-Law;
1.15 "Feral Cat" means a cat that is At Large, has no Owner, is not socialized and is extremely fearful
or resistant to humans;
1.16 "Guard Dog" means a Dog trained for security purposes;
1.17 "Hen" means a female chicken;
1.18 "Hen Run" means a covered, secure enclosure that provides Hens with access to the outdoors;
1.19 "Leash" means a rope, chain or similar device capable of restraining the animal to which it is
attached;
1.20 "Livestock" refers to animals that are kept for agricultural purposes, such as cattle, fur-bearing
animals, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, donkeys, emu, ostriches, alpacas, llamas and other animals,
excluding poultry;
1.21 "Meat chicken" is a bread of chicken that is raised specifically for meat production;
1.22 "Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer" means the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer
appointed by the Township of Dubreuilville or their agent, other staff appointed as an Officer for the
Township;
1.23 "Muzzle" means a humane fastening or covering devices placed over the mouth of an animal that
is of adequate strength to prevent the animal from biting, and "Muzzled" has a corresponding meaning;
1.24 "Officer" means an employee of the Township who is duly appointed by Council as a
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or the Ontario Provincial Police;
1.25 "Owner" means any person who possesses, harbours or keeps an animal and, where an owner is
a minor less than eighteen (18) years of age, includes the person who is responsible for the custody of
the minor;
1.26 "Person" includes an individual, a corporation, association or a partnership, as applicable;
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1.27 "Poultry" includes game birds and roosters, but excludes any bird kept as a domestic animal,
hens;
1.28 "Property" means a parcel of land and any buildings or other structures on the land;
1.29 "Rabbit" means a domestic rabbit whether neutered or intact;
1.30 "Residential Property" means a property that is zoned for residential use in the Zoning By-Law
that applies to the property;
1.31 "Rural Area" means the areas of the Township of Dubreuilville that are designated as being part
of the rural area per the Zoning By-Law;
1.32 "Tether" means a rope, chain or similar restraining device that is not connected to a person and
that prevents an animal from moving beyond a localized area, and "Tethered" has a corresponding
meaning;
1.33 "Township" means the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville or the geographic area of
the township as may be applicable in the context;
1.34 "Urban Area" means the areas of the Township of Dubreuilville that are designated as being
part of the urban area as per the Zoning By-Law;
1.35 "Veterinarian" means a person licensed under the Veterinarians Act, R.S.O. 1990. c. V.3, as
amended or replaced from time to time;
1.36 "Veterinary Hospital or Clinic" means premises operated under the supervision of a
Veterinarian for the medical treatment of animals; and
1.37 "Zoning By-Law" means a by-law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
P.13, as amended or replaced from time to time, that restricts the use of land.
2. APPLICATION
2.1 Except as otherwise provided, this By-Law applies to all Animals within the geographic
boundaries of the Township of Dubreuilville and to the owners of such animals.
3. ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
3.1 The Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer, staff appointed by Council as an Officer, or their
representative shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this by-law.
3.2 Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the ability of the Ontario Provincial Police to enforce this
by-law at any time.
4. PERMITTED ANIMALS
4.1 No person shall own, keep, possess or transfer an animal that is not listed in Schedule A of this
By-Law, except:
a) in accordance with an exception described in Schedule A of this By-Law; or
4.2 No Person shall carry or display a snake, scorpion, lizard, tarantula, or other spiders listed in
Schedule A in any place to which the public is customarily admitted, including, without limitation, a
public sidewalk, except in accordance with Subsection 4.3. of this By-Law.
4.3 Every person who must transport a snake, scorpion, lizard, tarantula, or other spiders listed in
Schedule A in any place to which the public is customarily admitted, including, without limitation, a
public sidewalk, shall, at all times during the period of transport, confine the snake, scorpion, lizard,
tarantula, or other spiders inside a cloth bag placed in a box made of durable material with a lid that
has been fastened securely, but which permits the animal to breathe.
4.4 A total of five (5) permitted animals can be kept in one household excluding animals that can be
contained. For example: goldfish, hamsters, etc.
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5. PERMIT PROCEDURES
5.1 Every application for a hen coop permit, meat chicken coop permit or turkey coop permit, and
turkey coop permit pursuant to Schedule C of the By-Law or for the renewal of any such permit,
shall be submitted to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer in the form provided, together with the
annual permit fee, as set out in the User Fees and Charges By-Law, and shall indicate the purpose for
which the permit is being obtained.
5.2 Every application for a permit pursuant to Subsection 5.1. above will be reviewed for compliance
with this By-Law and will be circulated to the Township's Municipal Law Enforcement Services
Department, Planning Services Department, and an animal Control Officer for comments.
5.3 The departments referred to in Subsection 5.2. above may, as part of their review, require an
inspection of the property, other than a room or place used as a dwelling, and failure or refusal to
permit such an inspection, or to comply with the requirements or conditions of the department, may
result in a permit not being issued.
5.4 If it is determined that an application does not meet the requirements of this By-Law or of the
departments listed in Subsection 5.2. of this By-Law, the Officer will refuse to issue the permit.
5.6 If, at any time, the Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the holder of a, hen coop
permit, meat chicken coop permit and turkey coop permit is not complying with the requirements of
this By-Law, the Officer may suspend or revoke the permit.
5.7 Anyone issued a Penalty Notice or a person whose application for a hen coop permit, meat
chicken coop permit, and turkey coop permit or for a renewal of any such permit, has been refused or
whose permit has been suspended or revoked may, within fifteen (15) days of being notified of the
refusal, suspension, or revocation can dispute it by requesting a Screening Review. A Screening
Review is an informal process for mediation with a Screening Officer. Most of all matters should be
resolved at this stage. If the accused is not satisfied with the Screening Officer's determination, they
may then request a review with a Hearing Officer. Once the decision is made by a Hearing Officer,
the decision is considered final, with no appeal process to a higher Court.
5.8 The Screening Officer when receiving a request for a Screening Review form on or before the
due date shown on the Penalty Notice, shall:
a) No appointment is necessary for your Screening Review, and a decision will be email or sent
by registered mail back to you within 15 business days;
b) If you want to request a time extension due to mitigating or extenuating circumstances, you
must fill in an AMPS Time Extension Request for Screening Review. In Order to be
considered for an Extension of Time to Request a Screening Review, this Request must be
received by the Screening Officer within 15 days of the date the Penalty Notice was issued;
c) The Screening Officer may grant an Extension and set a date for a Screening Review only if
the applicant demonstrates, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of mitigating or
extenuating circumstances that warrant an extension of time;
d) You will be notified of the decision of the Screening Officer. If the Screening Officer grants
an extension, a staff member will contact you to book a Screening Review appointment;
e) If you do not attend the Screening Review at the scheduled time, an administrative fee of
$100 will be added to the amount of the Penalty Notice as per User Fee By-law.
5.9 In order to be considered for a Hearing Review, the Request for Review by Hearing Officer form
must be received on or before the due date shown on the Decision of the Screening Officer.
a) A Notice of Appointment for Hearing Review will be e-mailed or mailed to you, with the
date, time, and location of the scheduled Hearing Review.
b) A final decision, will be email or sent by registered mail back to you within 15 business days;
c) If you do not attend the Decision of Appeal Hearing at the scheduled time an administrative
fee of $250 will be added to the amount of the Penalty Notice as per User Fee By-law.
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6. ADMINISTRATION FEES
6.1 Every holder of a hen coop permit who does not pay the applicable permit fee by March 31st of
each year shall be subject to an administration fee, as set out in the User Fees and Charges By-Law,
in addition to the permit fee.
7. HENS
7.1 No Person shall keep hens, meat chickens, and turkeys on any property except in accordance with
Schedule B of this By-Law.
8. DOGS
8.1 Every owner of a dog shall immediately remove any feces left by their dog on any Township-
owned property in the Township of Dubreuilville.
8.2 No person shall keep a guard dog on any property unless the owner of the guard dog or the owner
or occupant of the property places and maintains a sign in a prominent place on the property that
reads: "Beware Guard Dog".
8.3 No owner shall cause or permit their dog to engage in any of the following acts of public
nuisance:
a) persistently bark or howl;
b) damage public or private property;
c) scatter garbage or interfere with waste management activities;
d) chase persons, vehicles, domestic animals, hens, or other animals kept on a property;
e) swim at a public beach other then designated area;
f) be off-leash in a public park or recreational area when there is other people present;
g) let into a municipal operated facility or building.
8.4 No owner of a dog shall engage in any activity or conduct which is intended or is likely to cause
the dog to bite or attack a person, domestic animal, hen, or other animal kept on a property.
9. STANDARDS OF CARE
9.1 No owner shall allow their animal to remain outdoors during the period in which a cold warning
or heat warning issued by Environment Canada is in effect in the Township of Dubreuilville unless
the animal has access to an enclosure that will adequately protect the animal from the elements.
9.2 No owner shall allow their animal to be tethered unattended on public property or longer than a
fifteen (15) minute period.
9.3 No owner shall allow their animal to be tethered unattended on private property unless the
following conditions are met:
a) the animal has free and unrestricted movement within the range of tether;
b) the animal has access to food, water, and protection from the elements, including the sun; and
c) the tether is a minimum of two (2) metres long.
10. ANIMALS AT LARGE/TRESPASS
10.1 No owner shall cause or permit its dog, cat, hen, meat chicken or turkey to be at large, except as
expressly permitted in this By-Law.
10.2 Subsection 10.1. does not apply to an animal trained for and engaged in law enforcement by any
federal, provincial, or municipal government or government agency.
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10.3 No owner shall cause or permit a dog or cat to trespass.
11. ANIMAL CONTROL ORDERS
11.1 An animal control Officer may issue an Animal Control Order to an owner where the Animal
Control Officer has reason to believe:
a) an owner's dog is alleged to have bitten or attacked a person or animal in the absence of any
mitigating factor which excuses the behaviour of the dog, such as where the dog is acting in
self-defence, defence of its young or owner, or in response to being teased, provoked, or
tormented; or
b) an owner is in breach of Section 4 of this By-Law.
11.2 In the case of Subsection 11.1(a) above, an Animal Control Order may require the owner of a
dog to do such things as the Animal Control Officer deems necessary, at the owner's expense,
including, without limitation, any or all of the following:
a) to muzzle the dog;
b) to secure the dog on the owner's property in such a way as to prevent the dog from escaping
the property;
c) to post "Beware of Dog" signage in a conspicuous area on the owner's property;
d) to keep the dog on a leash of no greater than six (6) feet when not on the owner's property;
e) to advise the Officer should the dog become at large;
f) to advise the Officer should the ownership of the dog be transferred to a new owner or if the
owner changes addresses; and/or
g) to confirm the species or breed of the dog in a form satisfactory to an Animal Control Officer.
11.3 An Animal Control Order pursuant to Subsection 11.1(a) shall be in effect for a period of no
longer than two (2) years from the date it is issued, or the outcome of any court decisions rendered
through the dog owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16, as amended or replaced from time to
time, whichever is shorter.
11.4 An Animal Control Order pursuant to Subsection 11.1(b) may require the owner of the animal
to do such things as the Animal Control Officer deems necessary, at the owner's expense, including,
without limitation, any or all of the following:
a) to confirm the species or breed of the animal in a form satisfactory to an Animal Control
Officer;
b) to surrender the animal to a rescue agency within a fourteen (14) day period; and/or
c) to provide proof of the surrender of the animal in a form satisfactory to the Officer.
11.5 In accordance with Section 105 of the Municipal Act, 2001, if an owner is required to muzzle a
dog pursuant to Subsection 11.2 above, the owner is entitled to request a hearing to determine
whether or not to exempt the owner in whole or in part from the requirement, provided that such
request does not act as a stay of the muzzling requirement.
12. OBSTRUCTION
12.1 No person shall obstruct or hinder or attempt to obstruct or hinder an Animal Control Officer or
other authorized employee or officer of the Township in the exercise of a power or the performance
of a duty under this By-Law.
12.2 Where an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that an offence under this
By-Law has been committed by a person, the Animal Control Officer may require the name, address,
and proof of identity of that person.
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12.3 Failure to provide proof of identification satisfactory to an Animal Control Officer when
requested to do so pursuant to Subsection 12.2. of this By-Law shall constitute obstruction of an
Animal Control Officer under Subsection 12.1. of this By-Law.
13. SCHEDULES
14.1 Provisions of this By-law that allow for financial penalties shall be updated and attached to the
Schedules of the Administrative Penalties found in the AMPS By-law (as amended from time to
time).
14.2. Schedule "A", "B", "C" & "D", are attached and form part of this by-law.
15. OFFENCE AND PENALTY PROVISIONS
15.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law or whose animal contravenes any
provision of this By-Law, and any person who fails to comply with an order issued under this By-
Law, is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to a fine of not more than One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000) and to any other applicable penalties.
15.2 Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law or whose animal contravenes any
provision of this By-Law, and any person who fails to comply with an order issued under this By-
Law, shall, upon issuance of a Penalty Notice, be liable to pay to the Township an Administrative
Penalty, and the Administrative Process Penalty By-Law applies to each Administrative Penalty
issued pursuant to this By-Law.
15.3 If a person is required to pay an Administrative Penalty under Subsection 15.2. in respect of a
contravention of this By-Law, the person shall not be charged with an offence in respect of the same
contravention.
15.4 In accordance with Subsection 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Treasurer of the
Township may add unpaid fees, charges and/or fines issued under this By-Law to the tax roll and
collect them in the same manner as property taxes.
15.5 If this By-Law is contravened and a conviction entered, the court in which the conviction was
entered or any court of competent jurisdiction may, in addition to any other remedy and to any
penalty that is imposed, make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the
person convicted.
16. SEVERABILITY
16.1 If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section of this by-law
to be invalid, such section or part of a section shall not be construed as having persuaded or
influenced council to pass the remainder of the by-law and it is hereby declared that the remainder of
the by-law shall be valid and shall remain in force.
17. SHORT TITLE OF BY-LAW
17.1 This By-Law may be cited as the "Animal Control By-Law".
19. That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the 13th day of March 2024.
18. That By-Law No. 2023-30 be and is hereby repealed.
READ a first, second and third time and finally passed this 13th day of March 2024.
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SCHEDULE "A"
Permitted Animals
1. Domestic dogs;
2. Domestic cats;
3. Domestic rabbits;
4. Domestic ferrets;
5. Domestic goats;
6. Domestic birds, such as but not limited to, canaries, finches, parakeets, parrots,
and cockatiels;
7. Hens, meat chickens and turkeys in accordance with Schedule C of this By-
Law;
8. Rodents, such as but not limited to, rats, mice, gerbils, and hamsters;
9. Pot-bellied pigs kept as domestic animals and other mini pigs kept as domestic
animals;
10. Sugar gliders;
11. Hedge hogs;
12. Falcons, owls and similar birds where the owner is licensed by the Ministry of
Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry;
13. Reptiles, excluding snakes and all members of the order of crocodilian that are
non-venomous and do not reach an adult length greater than two (2) metres;
14. Snakes that are non-venomous, non-constricting, and do not reach an adult
length greater than three (3) metres;
15. Tarantulas and other spiders that are non-venomous;
16. Amphibians, such as but not limited to, frogs, toads, newts and salamanders;
17. Domestic fish;
18. An Animal deemed to be a service animal as provided for in the Provincial
Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 13.
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SCHEDULE "B"
Hen, meat chicken and turkey Regulations
1. The keeping of hens, meat chickens and turkeys are only permitted in the following
areas of the Township of Dubreuilville:
a) on an agricultural / rural property; or
b) on a residential property,
and no person shall keep a hen on a residential property without a valid hen coop
permit issued in accordance with Section 7 of this By-Law.
2. If the applicant for a hen coop permit is a tenant of the property, the applicant must
obtain the property owner's written consent to keep hens on the property and must
provide a copy of such written consent to the Township if requested.
3. Any person applying for a hen coop permit shall provide notification to the owners
of all properties abutting the applicant's property of the applicant's intention to obtain
a hen coop permit. Upon request, the applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to
the Township that such notification has been provided.
4. APPLY FOR A PERMIT
a) Inspection of the property must occur prior to approval for hens, meat chickens
and turkeys to ensure setbacks and proper construction of the coop.
b) An application must be submitted to the Township prior to obtaining hens, meat
chickens and turkeys; a one-time fee of $50.00 to cover the cost of processing
the application and the Officer's time inspecting the property to ensure
compliance.
c) Every person who holds a hen coop permit shall allow, at any reasonable time,
an Animal Control Officer or other authorized employee or Officer of the
Township to inspect the property, other than any room or place used as a
dwelling, to determine whether all requirements of this By-Law are being
complied with.
5.HEN COOPS REGULATIONS AND SETBACKS
a) Hen coops, meat chicken coops or turkey coops and runs must be located at
least 1.2 metres from the rear property line and at least 2.5 metres from any side
property line of the property and at least 2.5 metres from a rear lot line abutting
a side yard on which the hen coop or hen run is located.
b) Hen coops, meat chicken coops and turkey coops and runs must be located at
least 15 metres from any point of a school.
c) Hen coops, meat chicken coops and turkey coops and runs must be located at
least 7.5 metres from any point of a church or business.
d) Hen coops, meat chicken coops and turkey coops and runs must be located at
least 3 metres from all windows and doors of dwellings that are located on an
abutting property.
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e) Hen coops, meat chicken coops and turkey coops and runs are not permitted in
any front yard or side yard.
f) Existing sheds/garages can be used for the hen coops, meat chicken coops and
turkey coops only the portion used to house hens shall be required to meet the
setback requirements.
g) Runs and exterior portions of the coop must meet the setback regulations.
h) Multi-residential properties such as apartments are not permitted to have hens,
meat chickens or turkeys.
i) If the 2.5 metres setback cannot be achieved, written permission shall be
supplied to By-law Enforcement by all owners and all adult occupants of the
adjoining property, the placement of the coop will be permitted based on written
reasonable consent.
j) An owner or adult occupant of an adjoining property may withdraw consent to
the placement of a hen coop or run that is closer to their property than the
required 2.5 metre setback, if they notify the Township in writing. The owner
will have to remove or relocate the coop within a permitted area by the later of
November 1 of that calendar year of six (6) months following the date of
notification being given.
6. BACKYARD HEN, MEAT CHICKEN AND TURKEY REGULATIONS
a) A maximum of ten (10) hens and fifteen (15) meat chickens and two (2) turkeys
will be permitted per owner / household;
b) Roosters are prohibited;
c) Hens, meat chickens and turkeys must be kept in an enclosed run when not in
their coop;
d) The owner of the hens, meat chickens and turkeys must be the owner of the
property for personal consumption use only;
e) The home slaughter of hens, meat chickens and turkeys are for personal
consumption use only, absolutely no commercial use;
f) Sales of eggs, associated with the keeping of hens are allowed but you must get
a Business License;
g) Hens, meat chickens and turkeys shall be kept in their coops between 11:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m. each day;
h) No owner shall cause or permit its hen or turkey to persistently cluck or gobble;
i) All other by-laws will still apply, for example, noise, lot maintenance and
property standards.
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7. COOP REGULATIONS AND SANITATION
7.1 Structure
a) Hen coops, meat chicken coops and turkey coops must provide protection from
weather and be adequately ventilated;
b) The enclosed hen coops and run shall be constructed and maintained in a
manner to exclude rodents and predators from entry;
c) When hen wire is used a part of or all of the run enclosure, the openings of the
hen wire shall not be larger than a half inch;
d) The hen wire should also be buried into the ground surrounding the coop/run at
a minimum of 6 inches to help prevent rodents from burrowing into the run
area.
7.2 Interior
a) The floor must be constructed of a material that is resistant of moisture, mould,
retain heat in the cold weather and exclude rodents and predators;
b) The floors must be lined with the appropriate materials to absorb manure and
facilitate cleaning;
c) Hen boxes and a perch must be provided to accommodate all hens;
d) Dust bath area must be provided (helps control mites).
7.3 Cleaning
a) Hen coops, meat chicken coops and turkey coops and runs shall be maintained
in a clean condition and the coop shall be kept free of obnoxious odours,
substances, and vermin.
b) Hen coops, meat chicken coops and turkey coops must be deep cleaned 2 - 3
times a year which includes disinfection of troughs, perches, and nests.
c) Stored manure shall be kept in an enclosed structure, such as a compost bin, in
accordance with all applicable compost regulations, and no more than three (3)
cubic feet of manure shall be stored at any one time.
7.4 Food and Water
a) Feeders and water containers must be provided, regularly cleaned and
disinfected;
b) Feed must be stored in rodent proof containers and always secured to prevent
rodents and other animals from accessing it.
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SCHEDULE "C"
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AMOUNT
Item
Column 1
Column 2
Column
3
Short Form Wording
Provision
creating or
defining offence
Penalty
Amount
1
Failure to obey muzzle order
11.2 (a)
$100.00
2
Failure to pay permit and registration fee
for hens, meat chickens and turkeys
6.1
$50.00
3
Fail to notify the Municipal By-Law
Enforcement Officer of changes to owner
information
12.2
$50.00
4
Failure to remove excrement
8.1
$50.00
5
Failure to restrain a dog in public
8.4
$75.00
6
Allowing dog or cat to run at large or
create nuisance
10.1
$75.00
7
Owner fails to tether dog or cat
9.3
$50.00
8
Unlawfully have dog or cat on a tether
more than two (2) meters in length
9.3 (c)
$50.00
9
Allowing a dog or cat to trespass on private
Property
10.3
$50.00
10
Allowing a dog within a municipal beach
area when prohibited
8.3 (e)
$75.00
11
Allowing a dog to damage public or private
Property
8.3 (b)
$75.00
12
Failure to restrain a dog in a municipal
Park or on a municipal trail
8.3 (f)
$75.00
13
Allowing dog into a municipal operated
facility or building
8.3 (g)
$75.00
14
Allowing a dog to persistent barking,
calling or whining or other similar noises
8.3 (a)
$75.00
15
Allowing a dog to scatter garbage
8.3 (c)
$75.00
16
Allowing a dog to interfere with waste
management activities
8.3 (c)
$75.00
17
Allowing a dog to chase person
8.3 (d)
$100.00
18
Allowing a dog to chase vehicle
8.3 (d)
$100.00
19
Failure to obtain a hen coop permit
6.1
$50.00
20
Owner fails to maintain hen coop & hen
run
Schedule "B" 7.3
$50.00
21
Unlawfully having more then the
maximum allowance of hens (10), meat
chickens (15), turkeys (2)
Schedule "B" 6. (a)
$75.00
22
Allowing hen to make noise
Schedule "B" 6 (I)
$75.00
23
Allowing hen to be at large
10.1
$75.00
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24
Unlawfully keep a rooster
Schedule "B" 6 (B)
$75.00
25
Hinder or obstruct an Officer/appointed
person lawfully carrying out duties
12.1
$300.00
26
Failure to identify themselves to an
Officer/appointed person while in
contravention of this By-law
12.2
$200.00
27
Failure to comply with order
15.1
$175.00
Schedule "C", ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY, is considered part of
this By-law. Administrative Penalty take effect on the date of ORDER
attached to this By-law.
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SCHEDULE "D"
USER FEES AMOUNT
USER FEE BY-LAW 2021-11
ADMINISTRATION
FEE
INSPECTION
Non-compliance Re-inspection Fee for
By-law Services
$100.00
ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY
PENALTY By-Law 2023-36
Late Fee
$25.00
Processing fee on to taxes (after 30 days)
$50.00
NSF Fee
$75.00
Request for an appeal to a Screening Officer -
Refundable if penalty notice is rescinded
$50.00
Request for an appeal to a Hearing Officer -
Refundable if penalty notice is rescinded
$100.00
Non-Appearance Fee
Request for Screening
$150.00
Non-Appearance Fee
Appeal to Hearing
$250.00
APPLICATIONS
Hens
Inspection and processing application
$50.00
Hen / Meat chicken and Turkey annual permit
fee
$30.00
Hen / 3-year permit fee
$60.00