Responsible Animal Ownership By-law No. 12-031 (Office Consolidation, Jun 2022)
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CITY OF HAMILTON
By-law No. 12-031
A By-law To Regulate Responsible Animal Ownership
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
This By-law is a consolidated version and includes amendments made by the amending by-
laws listed on the following page. This consolidation is prepared for purposes of
convenience only and is not the official or legal version of the By-law. For accurate
reference to the By-law, certified copies should be obtained through the City Clerk's Office.
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A By-law To Regulate Responsible Animal Ownership
Consolidated by-law No. 12-031
Incorporating amendments made by:
By-Law No
Effective Date
12-220
October 10, 2012
Addition of Leash Free Park - Strachan Street General
Open Space
13-217
September 11, 2013
Addition of Leash Free Park - Borer's Falls Leash Free
Park
14-067
March 26, 2014
Amendments with respect to the keeping of Pigeons
14-121
May 14, 2014
Amendments, including an amendment with respect to
accreditation by Canada's Accredited Zoos and
Aquariums
14-191
August 15, 2014
Addition of a Leash Free Park - Cathedral Park
Amendment to hours of Little John Park
15-004
January 21, 2015
Amendment to Leash Free Park Hours for Borer's Falls
Leash Free Park
15-177
August 14, 2015
Addition of a Leash Free Park - Heritage Green
Community Trust
15-261
November 11, 2015
Addition of a Leash Free Park - Corporal Nathan Cirillo
Leash Free Area
17-079
May 10, 2017
Removal of a Leash Free Park - Little John Park (Ward
13)
17-080
May 10, 2017
Exempt in-training service dogs from licence fees
18-008
January 24, 2018
Unreasonable Animal Noise
20-219
October 28, 2020
Addition of a Leash Free Park - Joe Sams Leisure Park
22-108
May 11, 2022
Addition of the following to the list of locations where a
dog may be unleashed:
- Globe Park Dog Park
- Rail Trail Dog Park
- Ward 2 Temporary Free Running Area
Removal of Map F from Appendix 2
Addition of Maps F, G & H to Appendix 2
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CITY OF HAMILTON
BY-LAW NO. 12-031
For Responsible Animal Ownership in the City of Hamilton
WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize the City of Hamilton to
pass by-laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in particular paragraphs 5, 8
and 9 of subsection 10(2) authorize by-laws respecting: the economic, social and
environmental well-being of the municipality; the protection of persons and property; and
animals;
AND WHEREAS subsection 8(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a by-law under
section 10 of that Act respecting a matter may regulate or prohibit and, as part of the power to
regulate or prohibit respecting the matter, may require a person to do things respecting the
matter, or may provide for a system of licences respecting the matter;
AND WHEREAS subsection 103(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that if a by-law is
passed regulating or prohibiting with respect to the being at large of animals, the by-law may
provide for the seizure and impounding of animals being at large and the sale of impounded
animals;
AND WHEREAS section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the City of Hamilton to pass
by-laws providing that a person who contravenes a by-law of the City of Hamilton passed under
that Act is guilty of an offence;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 further authorizes the City of Hamilton, amongst other
things, to delegate its authority, to impose fees or charges, to provide for inspections, and to
make orders to discontinue activity or to do work;
AND WHEREAS the City of Hamilton Act, 1999 did incorporate, as of January 1, 2001, the
municipality "City of Hamilton";
AND WHEREAS the City of Hamilton is successor to the following former area municipalities:
The Corporation of the Town of Ancaster, The Corporation of the Town of Dundas, The
Corporation of the Town of Flamborough, The Corporation of the Township of Glanbrook, The
Corporation of the City of Hamilton, and The Corporation of the City of Stoney Creek; and the
successor to the former Regional Municipality of Hamilton Wentworth;
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AND WHEREAS the City of Hamilton Act, 1999 provides that the by-laws of the former area
municipalities and the former Regional Municipality of Hamilton Wentworth remain in force, in
respect of the part of the municipal area to which they applied on December 31, 2000, until
they expire or are repealed or amended to provide otherwise;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Hamilton enacts as follows:
PART 1.0 - Definitions
1.1
In this By-law:
"animal" means any member of the animal kingdom, other than a human;
"at large" means not on a leash and under the control of some person;
"bees" means the insects known as Apis mellifera;
"bite" in all of its forms means the breaking, puncturing or bruising of the skin of a person or
domestic animal caused by the tooth or teeth of a dog;
"cat" means a male or female of the species felis catus and does not include any hybrid of felis
catus;
"City" means the municipality of the City of Hamilton or the geographic area of the City of
Hamilton as the context requires;
"Council" means the council of the City of Hamilton;
"dog" means a male or female of the species canis familiarus and does not include any hybrid
of canis familiarus;
"farm" means an agricultural operation as defined in the Farming and Food Production
Protection Act, 1998 and includes such an operation that is not carried on with the
expectation of gain but otherwise meets the definition in that Act;
"keep" in all its forms, includes care, control or possession whether temporary or permanent;
"kennel" means a commercial establishment, licensed or required to be licensed under
Schedule 7 of the Licensing By-law No. 07-170, for the keeping or boarding for more
than 16 consecutive hours or the breeding of animals that are used or are intended to
be used as pets;
"leash" means a restraint not exceeding 2.4 metres in length;
"livestock" means cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, fur-bearing animals, bees,
cultured fish, deer, elk, game animals or birds grown, produced or raised as part or all
of a farm on premises zoned under a City zoning by-law permitting such a use;
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"microchip" means an approved Canadian Standard encoded identification device implanted
into an animal which is programmed to store a unique and permanent identification
number that permits access to owner information which is stored in a central database;
"mitigating factor" means a circumstance which excuses aggressive behaviour of a dog and,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include circumstances where:
(a)
the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defence to an
attack by a person or domestic animal;
(b)
the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defence of its
young or reacting to a person or a domestic animal trespassing on the property
of its owner; or
(c)
the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, being teased, provoked, or
tormented;
"muzzle" in all of its forms means a humane fastening placed over a dog's mouth of adequate
strength to prevent it from biting;
"Officer" means a person appointed by the City of Hamilton or assigned by the Poundkeeper
to enforce this By-law;
"owner" in all of its forms, when used in relation to an animal, includes a person who keeps
an animal and, where the person is under the age of 18, the person responsible for the
custody of the person under the age of 18;
"pet shop" means a commercial establishment, licensed or required to be licensed under
Schedule 7 of the Licensing By-law No. 07-170, for the selling or offering for sale of
animals that are used or are intended to be used as pets;
"pit bull" has the same meaning for the purposes of this By-law as it has for the purposes of
the Dog Owners' Liability Act;
"police animal" means an animal trained to aid police officers and used by police officers
when carrying out their duties;
"pound" means premises that are operated by the City used for the detention, maintenance or
disposal of animals, namely the premises located at 247 Dartnall Road, Hamilton and
any additional premises used for the detention, maintenance or disposal of animals that
may be operated by the City or its contractors from time to time;
"Poundkeeper" means the City's Senior Director of Parking and By-law Services and his or
her designate or successor;
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"premises" means a building or a part of a building and any land appurtenant to the building
or part of the building and includes a vacant lot;
"prohibited pit bull" has the same meaning for the purposes of this By-law as it has for the
purposes of the Dog Owners' Liability Act;
"redemption period" means that period of time within which the owner of an animal that has
been impounded in the pound has the right to redeem it;
"restricted pit bull" has the same meaning for the purposes of this By-law as it has for the
purposes of the Dog Owners' Liability Act;
"rural or agricultural premises" means:
(a)
premises located in a rural or an agricultural zone permitted under the City's
zoning by-laws;
(b)
premises located in a Rural Settlement Area as shown on Map A to Map S
attached as Appendix 1 that are 0.2 hectare (.5 acre) or more in area; or
(c)
a farm;
"service animal" means an animal that:
(a) (i) is being trained by a recognized organization for service as a guide animal for
the visually or hearing impaired or a special skills animal for other disabled
persons; and
(ii) is performing the training for the service; or
(b) (i) has successfully completed training by a recognized organization for service as
a guide animal for the visually or hearing impaired or a special skills animal for
other disabled persons; and
(ii) is performing the service for which it was trained.(17-080)
"sterilized" means spayed or neutered;
"under the control of some person" includes capable of immediate custody or restraint; and
"Vietnamese pot-bellied pig" means a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig lawfully kept on February
8, 2012.
PART 2.0 - Interpretation
2.1
For the purpose of this By-law, a use permitted under a City zoning by-law is deemed
to include a use excepted from a City zoning by-law under paragraph 34(9)(a) of the
Planning Act.
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2.2
The requirements of this By-law are in addition to requirements contained in any other
applicable by-laws of the City or applicable provincial or federal statutes or regulations.
2.3
If there is a conflict between a provision of this By-law and any other by-law of the City
or a provincial or federal statute or regulation, the most restrictive in relation to the
regulation of animals prevails.
PART 3.0 - Scope
3.1
The provisions of this By-law apply to the entire geographic area of the City.
3.2
Despite section 3.1, the provisions of this By-law do not apply to:
(a)
the premises of a pound;
(b)
premises used by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or
an affiliated society;
(c)
a supply facility licensed in accordance with the Animals for Research Act;
(d)
a research facility registered in accordance with the Animals for Research Act;
(e)
an animal hospital or clinic operated and supervised by a veterinarian who has a
licence to practise veterinary medicine issued under the Veterinarians Act;
(f)
a university or college;
(g)
livestock, except where livestock is at large as set out in sections 7.1 and 7.3;
(h)
a horse boarded or trained as part or all of an agricultural use on premises zoned
under a City zoning by-law permitting such a use, except where a horse is at
large as set out in sections 7.1 and 7.3;
(i)
bees;
(j)
any display held by an agricultural or horticultural organization incorporated under
the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act including but not limited to a
fair, exhibition or competition held by the Binbrook Agricultural Society, Rockton
Agricultural Society or Ancaster Agricultural Society;
(k)
a temporary public display of animals including a circus, carnival or classroom
display;
(l)
the aviary located at 85 Oak Knoll Drive in Churchill Park or as it may be re-
located to other City premises;
(m)
the African Lion Safari located at 1386 Cooper Road;
(n)
Flamboro Downs located at 967 Highway #5 West; or
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(o)
the Mountsberg Wildlife Centre located at 2259 Milborough Line.
PART 4.0 - Licensing of Dogs and Vietnamese Pot-Bellied Pigs
4.1
No person shall own a dog or a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig without a current, valid
licence for the dog or the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
4.2
The owner of a dog or a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig applying for a licence shall submit
to the Poundkeeper a properly completed application together with the applicable
licence fee. The application shall include the following:
(a)
the name, address and telephone number of the dog or the Vietnamese pot-
bellied pig owner;
(b)
the name, colour and sex of the dog or the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig;
(c)
if the animal is a dog, its breed;
(d)
the address of the premises where the dog or the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig
is to be kept in the City;
(e)
the date of the dog or the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig's most recent rabies
vaccination;
(f)
if the animal is a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, the date of its most recent
erysipelas vaccination;
(g)
if applicable, the details of the dog or the Vietnamese pot-belled pig's
microchip identification;
(h)
if the animal is a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, proof satisfactory to the
Poundkeeper that it has been detusked;
(i)
if the dog is a pit bull, proof satisfactory to the Poundkeeper that it is a
restricted pit bull; and
(j)
such additional information as may be required by the Poundkeeper.
4.3
Every owner of a dog or a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig shall notify the Poundkeeper
immediately of any change in:
(a)
the name, address or telephone number of the dog or the Vietnamese pot-
bellied pig owner;
(b)
the address of the premises where the dog or the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig
is to be kept in the City;
(c)
the ownership of the dog or the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
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4.4
A licence issued under this By-law shall expire one year from the date of issuance as
shown on the licence.
4.5
No licence issued under this By-law shall be valid unless the applicable licence fee has
been paid in full.
4.6
Every person who owns a licensed dog or a licensed Vietnamese pot-bellied pig shall
ensure that they renew the licence before it expires.
4.7
In the event the owner of a licensed dog or a licensed Vietnamese pot-bellied pig fails
to renew the licence before it expires, they shall pay, in addition to the applicable licence
fee, the applicable late payment fee.
4.8
Where a licence is renewed, before or after its date of expiry, the date of issuance as
shown on the renewed licence shall be one year from the date of issuance as shown on
the expired licence.
4.9
Despite any other provision under this By-law, no owner, upon the owner providing proof
satisfactory to the Poundkeeper, shall pay the fee for:
(a)
up to two consecutive licences (being a maximum period of two consecutive
years) for a dog that is a service animal as defined under subsection (a) of the
"service animal" definition;
(b)
a licence issued for a dog that is a service animal as defined under subsection
(b) of the "service animal" definition or for a police animal. (17-080)
4.10 An application for a licence for:
(a)
a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, except for a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig lawfully
kept on February 8, 2012; or
(b)
a prohibited pit bull,
shall not be processed and shall be returned to the applicant.
4.11 Despite section 4.1, no licence shall be required under this By-law for:
(a)
a dog which has not been weaned and which is under the age of 12 weeks; or
(b)
a dog which is temporarily kept at a kennel, if the dog, when not being kept at
the kennel, is kept at premises located outside of the City.
4.12 Where a licence is issued under this By-law, the owner of the dog or the Vietnamese
pot-bellied pig shall be given a licence number and an identification tag.
4.13 Every owner shall ensure that the identification tag corresponding to the licence issued
for their dog or their Vietnamese pot-bellied pig is attached to the dog or the
Vietnamese pot-bellied pig at all times.
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4.14 Despite section 4.13, the identification tag is not required to be attached to a dog that is
being lawfully used for hunting.
4.15 No person shall attach an identification tag to a dog or a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig
for which the corresponding licence was not issued.
4.16 Every owner of a dog or a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig shall ensure that a lost
identification tag is replaced immediately.
4.17 The owner of a dog or a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig applying for a replacement
identification tag shall submit to the Poundkeeper a properly completed application
together with the applicable fee. The application shall include proof satisfactory to the
Poundkeeper that a current, valid licence has been issued for the dog or the
Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
4.18 Part 4, with all necessary modifications, applies to any owner with a current, valid
multiple dog licence, referred to as a "Flat rate licence" in the User Fees and Charges
By-law, on February 8, 2012 until the dogs licensed under the multiple dog licence have
died or are otherwise disposed of.
4.19 The Poundkeeper may revoke any licence issued in error.
PART 5.0 - Number of Animals
5.1
For the purposes of Part 5.0, "animal" does not include a pigeon.
5.2
For the purposes of section 5.3, "premises" does not include rural or agricultural
premises.
5.3
No person shall keep or permit to be kept on any one premises owned or occupied by
them more than any combination of four animals.
5.4(1) Despite section 5.3, a person:
(a)
who is lawfully keeping more than the maximum number of animals may
continue to keep the animals until the animals have died or are otherwise
disposed of if the person otherwise complies with this By-law;
(b)
may keep an animal:
(i)
following the birth of the animal until the age of 12 weeks;
(ii)
on premises licensed as a kennel or a pet shop under the City's
Licensing By-law No. 07-170;
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(iii)
if the premises where they keep the animal has been approved by the
Poundkeeper in advance as an animal foster home.
(2)(a)
Approval of an animal foster home under subparagraph 5.4(1)(b)(iii) may be
given by the Poundkeeper after submission of a properly completed certification,
accompanied by the applicable fee.
(b)
The person submitting the certification under paragraph 5.4(2)(a) shall certify
that:
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he or she will at all times operate and be responsible for the animal foster
home
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he or she will comply with this By-law and all other applicable statutes,
regulations and by-laws when operating the animal foster home
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the animal foster home will operate on a not-for-profit basis
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the animal foster home will provide temporary care for the animals
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the animals will be adopted out to appropriately screened owners
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the Poundkeeper will be informed immediately of any change in the
operation of the animal foster home
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such additional information as may be required by the Poundkeeper
PART 6.0 - Keeping Pigeons
6.1
No person shall keep a pigeon unless they are a member in good standing of the
Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Inc. or the Canadian Pigeon Fanciers' Association.(14-
067)
6.2
Every owner of a pigeon shall ensure that the pigeon is banded with an identifying leg
band issued by the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Inc. or the Canadian Pigeon
Fanciers' Association.
6.3
Every owner of a pigeon shall keep it in a pigeon enclosure located in a rear yard that,
in addition to complying with sections 7.10 and 7.11:
(a)
is adequate for the size and breed of pigeon;
(b)
has an unobstructed space between the ground and the underside of the floor of
not less than 30 centimetres;
(c)
is located not less than:
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(i)
3 metres from the boundary line of adjacent premises that contain a
school, church, public hall, store or dwelling; and(14-067)
(ii)
10 metres from a building on adjacent premises that contains a school,
church public hall, store or dwelling;(14-067) and,
any premises containing a school, church, public hall, store, dwelling or
premises used for human habitation, other than premises used exclusively by
the owner of the pigeon; and
(d)
has its inside walls and ceilings, except walls and ceilings constructed of wire,
lime-washed, painted or disinfected at least twice yearly.
6.4
Every owner of a pigeon shall ensure that all food for the pigeon is kept in air-tight,
rodent-proof containers.
6.5
No owner of a pigeon shall feed or shall permit a person to feed their pigeon when the
pigeon is outside a pigeon enclosure.
6.6
Every owner of a pigeon shall ensure that all pigeon droppings, refuse and dropped or
scattered feed on the owner's premises are removed and disposed of at least twice
each week.
6.7
Despite section 7.3, every owner of a pigeon shall ensure that the pigeon is kept in the
pigeon enclosure at all times except during:
(a)
a maximum of two flights daily before 10:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m.;(14-067) or
(b)
a flight conducted by the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union Inc. or the Canadian
Pigeon Fanciers' Association.
6.8
Each flight under subsection 6.7(a) shall:
(a)
include no more than one half of the total number of pigeons being kept by the
owner; and
(b)
be supervised by the owner or by a competent person on the owner's behalf.
6.9
(14-067)No person shall keep or permit to be kept on any one premises owned or occupied
by them, more than:
(a)
80 pigeons from April 1 to October 31 in any one year; and
(b)
60 pigeons from November 1 in any one year to March 31 in the following year.(14-
067)
PART 7.0 - Prohibiting Animals at Large, etc.
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7.1
For the purposes of section 7.3, "animal" includes livestock or a horse.
7.2
For the purposes of subsection 7.3(b), "premises" does not include any part of:
(a)
non-residential or residential premises that serve as common areas for
occupiers or owners; or
(b)
non-residential premises that are open to the public.
7.3
No owner of a dog, cat or other animal shall permit that the dog, cat or other animal
to be at large, except when the dog, cat or other animal is:
(a)
on premises owned or occupied by the owner; or
(b)
on premises owned or occupied by a person who has given prior consent.
7.4
Despite section 7.3, a dog, except a restricted pit bull or a dog designated as
potentially dangerous or dangerous, may be unleashed if:
(a)
the dog is under the control of the owner or a competent person on the owner's
behalf and both the dog and the person are within:
Birch Avenue Dog Park (Ward 3 - South East Corner of 330 Wentworth Street),
as shown in the attached Appendix 2 on Map A, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday to Friday and from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday;
Borer's Falls (00 Valley Road, Dundas, being Part of Lot 22, Concession 2,
being Parts 1 and 2 on 62R-19536, City of Hamilton, formerly Town of
Dundas), as shown in the attached Appendix 2 on Map A-1, from (15-004)
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., April 1 through October 31, and 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. from November 1 through March 31;(15-004); (13-217)
Cathedral Park (Ward 1 - 707 King Street West) as shown in the Appendix 2 on
Map A-2, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day;(14-191)
Chegwin Park (Ward 13 - 27 Chegwin Street), as shown in the attached
Appendix 2 on Map B, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day;
Corporal Nathan Cirillo Leash Free Area (Ward 12 - 799 Golf Links Road), as
shown in the attached Appendix 2 on Map B-1, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m. every day;(15-261)
Globe Park Dog Park (2199 Brampton Street, Hamilton), as shown in Appendix
2 on Map F, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day; (22-108)
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Hannon South Open Space (Ward 6 - Part of 1450 Rymal Road East, South
Portion), as shown in the attached Appendix 2 on the Map C, from 6 a.m.
to 11 p.m. every day;
Heritage Green Community Trust (Ward 9 - 297 First road West, Stoney
Creek), as shown in the attached Appendix 2 on Map C-1, from 6:00 a.m.
to 11:00 p.m. everyday;(15-177)
Hill Street Park (Ward 1 - 13 Hill Street), as shown in the attached Appendix 2
on Map D, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day;
Joe Sams Leisure Park (Ward 15 - 752 Centre Road, Waterdown); as shown in
Schedule 1, Appendix 2 on Map E (20-219)
Little John Park (Ward 13 - 110 Little John Road), as shown in the attached
Appendix 2 on Map E, (14-191)to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. every day;(14-191) (17-079)
Rail Trail Dog Park (Escarpment Rail Trail off Corktown Park, 180 Victoria
Avenue South, Hamilton), as shown in Appendix 2, Map G, from 7:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m. every day;(22-108)
Strachan Street General Open Space (Ward 2 - a portion of the East end of
51-134 Strachan Street), as shown in the attached Appendix 2 on Map F,
from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day;(12-220) (22-108)
Ward 2 Temporary Free Running Area (371 Wellington Street North), as shown
in Appendix 2, Map H, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day; (22-108)
(b)
the owner or the competent person on the owner's behalf complies with the
Rules and Regulations for Leash Free Parks set out in section 7 of the City's
Leash Free Parks Policy, as amended or replaced from time to time and posted
in the Leash Free Parks.
7.5
Despite section 7.3,
(a)
a dog, except a restricted pit bull or a dog designated as potentially dangerous
or dangerous, is deemed not to be at large if it is lawfully being used for hunting;
(b)
a pigeon is deemed not to be at large if it is participating in a flight permitted under
section 6.7;
(c)
a raptor is deemed not to be at large if it is lawfully being used for hunting or bird
control.
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7.6
No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to be outdoors on premises as described under
subsections 7.3(a) and 7.3(b) except where the dog is:
(a)
contained in an enclosure or fenced area, including an area enclosed by
electronic fencing known as invisible fencing;
(b)
restrained by a chain or other restraint no less than 3 metres in length; or
(c)
under the control of some person,
sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises.
7.7
Despite section 7.6, a dog may be outdoors on rural or agricultural premises or on
premises 0.5 hectare (1.2 acre) or more in area if the dog is sufficiently trained so as
to remain on the premises.
7.8
No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to:
(a)
behave in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of a person or domestic
animal; or
(b)
to bite or attack a person or domestic animal.
7.9
No owner of a dog shall keep the dog from dusk to dawn on premises that are not
used primarily for residential purposes unless clearly visible signs are posted sufficient
to give notice of the dog to persons entering the premises.
7.10 Every owner of an animal shall ensure that the place where the animal is kept is such
that:
(a)
the animal may extend its legs, wings or body to their full natural extent;
(b)
the animal may stand, sit or perch, or the place is otherwise adequate for the
needs of the animal;
(c)
the animal may be readily observed, unless the natural habits of the animal
require otherwise; and
(d)
the place is in a clean and sanitary condition.
7.11 In addition to complying with section 7.10, every owner of an animal shall ensure that
any structure located in a yard where the animal is kept is:
(a)
in the rear yard;
(b)
located not less than 1 metre from the boundary line between the owner's
premises and any abutting premises;
(c)
soundly constructed of hard, durable materials;
(d)
impervious to water;
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(e)
constructed of materials that may be readily sanitized;
(f)
maintained in a good state of repair free from cracks, holes, rust and other
damage;
(g)
kept in a way that minimizes as nearly as practicable the transfer of pathogenic
agents; and
(h)
adequately ventilated for the health and comfort of the animal enclosed.
(18-008) 7.12 No person who is the owner of an animal shall permit the animal to make noise that is:
(a)
unreasonably loud; or
(b)
likely to disturb the inhabitants of the City of Hamilton; or
(c)
both,
(i)
persistent in nature; and
(ii)
clearly audible at a point of reception.
This section does not apply to noise from an animal on a farm.
PART 8.0 - Poop and Scoop for Animals
8.1
Every owner of an animal, except the owner of a service animal or a police animal,
shall immediately remove and dispose of any feces left by the animal on any premises
except premises owned or occupied by the owner.
8.2
Every owner of an animal shall, in a timely manner, remove and dispose of any feces
left by the animal on premises owned or occupied by the owner.
PART 9.0 - Designating Dogs as Potentially Dangerous or Dangerous
9.1
Where an Officer is satisfied that, in the absence of any mitigating factor, a dog has
approached a person or domestic animal in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of
attack, including, but not limited to, behaviour such as growling or snarling, the Officer
may issue a designation in writing to the owner designating the dog as potentially
dangerous.
9.2
Where an Officer is satisfied that a dog:
(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;
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(b)
has, in the absence of a mitigating factor, significantly injured a domestic
animal; or
(c)
having been previously designated as potentially dangerous, is kept or permitted
to be kept in violation of the requirements for a potentially dangerous dog,
the Officer may issue a designation in writing to the owner designating the dog as
dangerous.
9.3
No owner of a dog designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous shall transfer
ownership of the dog without first having obtained the written consent of the
Poundkeeper. In granting or refusing consent, the Poundkeeper shall consider the
likelihood that all the applicable provisions of this By-law and the Dog Owners' Liability
Act, including any orders under that Act, will be met.
9.4
In addition to complying with all of the applicable provisions of this By-law, every owner
of a dog designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous shall ensure that:
(a)
the dog is implanted with a microchip; and
(b)
the dog is sterilized before reaching the age of six months or within 30 days of
being designated.
(c)
when not on premises owned or occupied by the owner, the dog is equipped
with a muzzle and secured with a leash in accordance with the following:
(i)
a muzzle shall be securely placed over the mouth of the dog at all times
so that the dog cannot bite any person or domestic animal;
(ii)
a collar or harness shall be securely placed on the dog at all times so that
the dog cannot detach the collar or harness;
(iii)
a leash shall be securely attached to a collar or harness at all times so
that the dog cannot detach the leash from the collar or harness; and
(iv)
the dog shall be under the control of some person by means of the
leash at all times; and
(d)
when the dog is on premises owned or occupied by the owner, the dog is:
(i)
securely contained indoors; or
(ii)
1.
where a dog designated as potentially dangerous is outdoors,
contained in an enclosure or fenced area or restrained by a chain
or other restraint sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the
premises; and
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2.
where a dog designated as dangerous is outdoors, contained in a
six-sided pen which includes a top and bottom and which is located
at least 2 metres from any property line or in a yard enclosed by a
fence that is at least 2 metres in height, is securely locked and is
constructed so as to prevent the dog from leaving the yard.
9.5
Every owner of a dog designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous shall:
(a)
provide proof, on demand, satisfactory to an Officer, that the dog has been
implanted with a microchip or sterilized or both; and
(b)
post in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the owner's premises a clearly
visible sign warning of the presence of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog.
9.6
The owner of a dog which has been designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous
may request a hearing by the Poundkeeper.
9.7
A request by the owner of a dog for a hearing under section 9.6 shall be made in writing,
accompanied by the applicable fee and delivered to the Poundkeeper within 15 days
of issuance of the designation.
9.8
Notice of a hearing date to the owner of a dog who has made a request under section
9.7 shall include:
(a)
a statement of the time, date and purpose of the hearing; and
(b)
a statement that if the owner of the dog does not attend the hearing, the
Poundkeeper may proceed in their absence without notice to them.
9.9
The notice of hearing under section 9.8 may be given by delivering it personally or by
sending it by prepaid registered mail to the last known address of the owner of the dog
on file with the City. When notice is given by registered mail, it shall be deemed to have
been given on the 5th day after the day of mailing.
9.10 The Poundkeeper shall hold a hearing pursuant to the Statutory Powers Procedure Act
at the time, date and place set out in the notice of hearing and the Poundkeeper may:
(a)
confirm or rescind the designation;
(b)
substitute his or her own designation of the dog as potentially dangerous or
dangerous;
(c)
confirm, rescind or vary the requirements of the owner imposed by the
designation including substituting the Poundkeeper's own requirements that
may be tailored to the specific circumstances before the Poundkeeper.
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9.11 The decision of the Poundkeeper is final and binding and the designation of a dog as
potentially dangerous or dangerous, including all of the requirements of the owner
imposed by the designation, remains in effect until that decision is made.
9.12 Despite subsections 9.4(a) and 9.4(b) and section 9.11, the owner of a dog who has
requested a hearing in compliance with sections 9.6 and 9.7 shall not be required to
have their dog implanted with a microchip or sterilized until 30 days after a decision
of the Poundkeeper confirming these requirements.
9.13 Sections 9.1 to 9.12 shall not apply to a dog while it is used as a police animal.
PART 10.0 - Prohibited Animals
10.1 No person shall keep animals belonging to the following orders:
Anseriformes (e.g. ducks, geese, swans and screamers), except located on rural or
agricultural premises zoned under a City zoning by-law permitting such a use;
Artiodactyla (e.g. cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, deer, elk, alpacas and llamas), except:
(a)
a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig with a current, valid licence on February 8,
2012; or
(b)
located on rural or agricultural premises zoned under a City zoning by-
law permitting such a use;
Carnivora (e.g. otters, wolves, bears, coyotes, foxes, tigers, leopards, cougars, lions,
lynx, mink, skunks, weasels, badgers, mongooses and racoons), except dogs,
cats and ferrets;
Chiroptera (e.g. bats, myotis and flying foxes);
Crocodylia (e.g. alligators, crocodiles, gavials and caimans);
Edentates (e.g. anteaters, sloths and armadillos);
Galliformes (e.g. pheasants, grouse, guinea fowls, turkeys, chickens and peafowls),
except located on rural or agricultural premises zoned under a City zoning by-
law permitting such a use;
Lagomorpha (e.g. hares and pikas), except domestic rabbits;
Marsupialia (e.g. koalas, kangaroos, opossums and wallabies), except sugar gliders
derived from self-sustaining captive populations;
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Perissodactyla (e.g. horses, donkeys, jackasses, mules, zebras and ponies), except
located on rural or agricultural premises zoned under a City zoning by-law
permitting such a use;
Primates (e.g. chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys and lemurs);
Proboscidea (e.g. elephants, rhinoceros, hippopotamuses);
Raptors (e.g. eagles, hawks, falcons and owls), except as permitted under a provincial
falconry licence;
Rodentia (e.g. porcupines, prairie dogs, nutria and chinchillas) except Rodentia:
(a)
where neither the female nor the male of the species exceeds or will
exceed 1,500 grams in weight before or at maturity; and
(b)
that are derived from a self sustaining captive population;
Squamata (e.g. lizards and snakes) except:
(a)
non-venomous snakes where neither the female nor the male of species
exceeds or will exceed 3 metres in length from nose to tip of tail before or
at maturity; and
(b)
non-venomous lizards (not including Iguana iguana) where neither the
female nor the male of the species exceeds or will exceed 2 metres in
length from nose to tip of tail before or at maturity; or
Struthioniformes (e.g. ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, emus and kiwis), except
ostriches, emus or kiwis located on rural or agricultural premises zoned under
a City zoning by-law permitting such a use.
10.2 No person shall keep or permit to be kept an animal that produces any poison, venom
or toxin, except Grammostola rosea (Chilean Rose), Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red-
Knee) and Avicularia avicularia (Pink-Toe) Tarantulas.
10.3 Despite sections 10.1 and 10.2, a provincially authorized wildlife custodian may keep
an animal prohibited under this By-law in accordance with the authorization.
10.4 No person shall keep or permit to be kept any insect, spider or squamata permitted
under this By-law except in an escape-proof enclosure.
10.5 No person shall keep or permit to be kept any lagomorph, marsupial or rodent permitted
under this By-law except in a suitable enclosure.
10.6
(14-121)Part 10 of By-law No. 12-031 is amended by adding the following new Section
10.6:
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10.6(1)
For the purposes of sub-section 10.6(2) "Institution and Facility" have the
meaning given to those words by Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums.
(2)
Despite Section 10.1, an institution whose facility is accredited by Canada's
Accredited Zoos and Aquarium may keep an animal prohibited under Section
10.1 if:
(a)
the institution maintains its Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquairums
accreditation;
(b)
neither the institution or the facility sells or offers for sale, animals;
(c)
the facility is on premises zoned under a City zoning by-law permitting
the use;
(d)
the facility is on a premises where there is no residential use;
(e)
the facility:
(i)
shares no common wall with any other use or is self-contained
in accordance with its Canada's Accredited Zoos and
Aquariums accreditation;
(ii)
shares no NVAC system and no plumbing system with any other
use and
(f)
signs are posted in the facility at all public entrances/exits and in each
room where animals are displayed that:
(i)
include the statements:
- caution: the animals on display are unpredictable and may be
dangerous;
- after touching the animals or their living areas, wash your
hands; and
(3)
Despite Sections 10.4 and 10.5, animals kept on premises that meet the
requirements of sub-section 10.6(2) may be kept outside of an escape-proof
enclosure or a suitable enclosure for educational purposes.(14-121)
PART 11.0 - Impounding Animals
11.1 The Poundkeeper, an Officer or a police officer may seize any animal found at large
and deliver it to the pound.
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11.2 An animal seized under section 11.1 shall be considered impounded at the time and
place it is seized by the Poundkeeper, an Officer or a police officer.
11.3 The Poundkeeper may impound, at the pound, any dog or cat delivered to the pound
by the Poundkeeper, an Officer, a police officer or its owner.
11.4 The Poundkeeper may impound, at any enclosed place in the City, any animal other
than a dog or cat delivered to the pound by the Poundkeeper, an Officer, a police
officer or its owner.
Dogs and Cats
11.5 The Poundkeeper shall keep any impounded dog or cat for a redemption period of
three days, excluding:
(a)
the day on which the dog or cat is impounded;
(b)
statutory holidays; and
(c)
days on which the pound is not open.
11.6 During the redemption period, the Poundkeeper:
(a)
may inoculate the impounded dog or cat to provide immunization against
distemper or any other contagious or infectious disease;
(b)
shall provide such veterinary care of an injured or ill impounded dog or cat as
may be necessary to sustain its life.
11.7 Despite section 11.6, during the redemption period, the Poundkeeper may euthanize
a dog or cat without delay where, in the opinion of the Poundkeeper, this is warranted
for humane reasons.
11.8 The Poundkeeper shall be entitled to recover from the owner of the dog or cat the cost
of inoculating or providing veterinary care during the redemption period in addition to
any other applicable fees for the redemption of the dog or cat.
11.9 During the redemption period, the owner of an impounded dog or cat may redeem it
if the owner:
(a)
pays the applicable fees for redemption of the dog or cat;
(b)
provides evidence satisfactory to the Poundkeeper that they own the dog or
cat;
(c)
provides evidence satisfactory to the Poundkeeper that the dog is licensed
under this By-law or, if not, licenses the dog in accordance with this By-law; and
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(d)
if an impounded dog is designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous,
satisfies the Poundkeeper that they are aware of and in compliance with
requirements for keeping the dog.
11.10 After the expiration of the redemption period, the Poundkeeper may:
(a)
release the impounded dog or cat to its owner in accordance with section 11.9;
or
(b)
keep, sell or dispose of, including euthanize, the dog or cat, subject to applicable
provisions of the Animals for Research Act.
Animals other than Dogs and Cats
11.11 For the purposes of sections 11.12 to 11.16 "animal" means an animal other than a
dog, a cat or an animal that is prohibited under section 10.1 or 10.2.
11.12 Where an animal is impounded, the Poundkeeper shall keep the impounded animal
for a redemption period of three days, excluding:
(a)
the day on which the animal is impounded;
(b)
statutory holidays; and
(c)
days on which the pound is not open.
11.13 Despite section 11.12, during the redemption period, the Poundkeeper may euthanize
an animal without delay where, in the opinion of the Poundkeeper, this is warranted for
humane reasons.
11.14 During the redemption period, the Poundkeeper may:
(a)
inoculate the impounded animal to provide immunization against any contagious
or infectious disease;
(b)
provide veterinary care for an injured or ill impounded animal;
(c)
release the impounded animal to its owner, if the owner:
(i)
provides evidence satisfactory to the Poundkeeper that they own the
animal; and
(ii)
pays the applicable fees.
11.15 The Poundkeeper shall be entitled to recover from the owner of the animal the cost of
inoculating or providing veterinary care during the redemption period in addition to any
other applicable fees for the redemption of the animal.
11.16 After the expiration of the redemption period, the Poundkeeper may keep, sell or
dispose of, including euthanize, the impounded animal.
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Prohibited Animals
11.17 Where an animal that is prohibited under sections 10.1 or 10.2 is impounded, the
Poundkeeper may, at any time, keep, sell or dispose of, including euthanize, the
impounded animal.
11.18 The owner of an animal is liable to pay the applicable fees for impounding an animal
regardless of whether or not they claim the animal from the pound.
11.19 Where an animal cannot be seized and where the safety of persons or animals is
endangered, the Poundkeeper, an Officer or a police officer may euthanize the animal
immediately.
11.20 No compensation, damages, fees or any other amount of money on account of or by
reason of the seizure, impounding, euthanizing, sale or disposal of an animal shall be
recovered by the owner or paid by the Poundkeeper or the City.
PART 12.0 - Administration and Enforcement
12.1 The Poundkeeper is authorized to administer and enforce this By-law including but not
limited to:
(a)
arranging for:
(i)
the assistance or work of City staff, City agents or the assistance of police
officers;
(ii)
the making of designations, orders or other requirements and the
imposition of conditions as authorized under this By-law;
(iii)
the obtaining of court orders or warrants as may be required; or
(iv)
the commencement of such actions on behalf of the City to recover costs
or restrain contravention of this By-law as deemed necessary; or
(b)
prescribing the format and content of any forms or other documents required
under this By-law.
12.2 The Poundkeeper may assign Officers to enforce this By-law and Officers so assigned
or appointed by Council to enforce this By-law shall have the authority to:
(a)
carry out inspections;
(b)
make designations, orders or other requirements and impose conditions as
authorized under this By-law;
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(c)
give immediate effect to any order or other requirement made under sections
12.6, 12.9 or 12.11;
12.3 The Poundkeeper may assign duties or delegate tasks under this By-law to be carried
out in the Poundkeeper's absence or otherwise.
12.4 Licence fees and other fees under this By-law, including fees for services provided by
the Poundkeeper, shall be as set and approved by Council from time to time.
12.5 The Poundkeeper or an Officer may enter on land at any reasonable time and in
accordance with the conditions set out in sections 435 and 437 of the Municipal Act,
2001 for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the
following are being complied with:
(a)
this By-law;
(b)
a designation, order or other requirement made under this By-law, including a
designation of a dog as potentially dangerous or dangerous;
(c)
a condition of a licence issued under this By-law; or
(d)
an order made under section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
12.6 The Poundkeeper or an Officer, for the purposes of the inspection under section 12.5
and in accordance with the conditions set out in section 436 of the Municipal Act, 2001,
may:
(a)
require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to the
inspection;
(b)
inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the
purpose of making copies or extracts;
(c)
require information in writing or otherwise as required by the Poundkeeper or an
Officer from any person concerning a matter related to the inspection; or
(d)
alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert knowledge,
make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs necessary for the
purposes of the inspection.
12.7 The Poundkeeper may require an owner to pay any costs incurred by the City in
exercising its authority to inspect under section 12.6, including but not limited to the cost
of any examination, test, sample or photograph necessary for the purposes of the
inspection.
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12.8 The Poundkeeper or an Officer may undertake an inspection pursuant to an order
issued by a provincial judge or justice of the peace under section 438 of the Municipal
Act, 2001 where he or she has been prevented or is likely to be prevented from carrying
out an inspection under sections 12.5 and 12.6, if, in the case of an order authorizing an
inspection of a room or place actually being used as a dwelling, the occupier is given
notice concerning the inspection in accordance with subsection 438(5) of the Municipal
Act, 2001.
12.9 If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, he or she 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 premises on which the
contravention occurred to discontinue the contravening activity.
12.10 An order under section 12.9 shall set out:
(a)
reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the contravention
and the location of the premises on which the contravention occurred; and
(b)
the date or dates by which there must be compliance with the order.
12.11 If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, he or she 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 premises on which the
contravention occurred to do work to correct the contravention.
12.12 An order under section 12.11 shall set out:
(a)
reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the contravention
and the location of the premises on which the contravention occurred;
(b)
the work to be completed; and
(c)
the date or dates by which the work must be complete.
12.13 An order to discontinue contravening activity made under section 12.9 or an order to do
work made under section 12.11 may be served personally or by registered mail to the
last known address of:
(a)
the owner of the animal; and
(b)
such other persons affected by it, including the owner or occupier of the premises
where the contravention occurred, as the Officer making the order determines.
Service by registered mail shall be deemed to have taken place five business days after
the date of mailing.
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12.14 In addition to service given in accordance with section 12.13, an order to discontinue
contravening activity made under section 12.9 or an order to do work made under
section 12.11 may be served by an Officer placing a placard containing the order in a
conspicuous place on the premises of the owner responsible for the contravention.
12.15 Where service cannot be given in accordance with section 12.13, sufficient service is
deemed to have taken place when given in accordance with section 12.14.
12.16(1) Where a person does not comply with a designation, order or other requirement
made under this By-law to do a matter or thing, the Poundkeeper, with such
assistance by others as may be required, may carry out such designation, order or
other requirement at the person's expense.
(2) Where the costs of doing a matter or thing under subsection 12.16(1) are estimated
to be:
(a)
$20,000 or less, the Poundkeeper may proceed without further approval; or
(b)
more than $20,000, the Poundkeeper may proceed with approval of an
authorized person or of Council.
12.17 The City may recover the costs of doing a matter or thing under section 12.16 by action
or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as property
taxes and such costs shall include an annual interest rate of 15 per cent commencing
on the day the City incurs the costs and ending on the day the costs, including the
interest, are paid in full.
12.18 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 By-law.
12.19(1) Every person who fails to comply with any provision of this By-law or a designation,
order or other requirement made under this By-law, or an officer or director of a
corporation who knowingly concurs in such a failure to comply by the corporation, is
guilty of an offence and is liable:
(a)
on a first conviction, to a maximum fine of not more than $10,000; and
(b)
on any subsequent conviction, to a maximum fine of not more than $25,000.
(2) Despite subsection 12.19(1), where the person convicted is a corporation:
(a)
the maximum fine in paragraph 12.19(1)(a) is $50,000; and
(b)
the maximum fine in paragraph 12.19(1)(b) is $100,000.
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12.20 Where a person has been convicted of an offence, the court in which the conviction has
been entered and any court of competent jurisdiction thereafter may, in addition to any
other remedy and to any penalty imposed by this By-law, make an order prohibiting the
continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted.
13.0 - General Provisions
13.1 The Appendices attached to this By-law form part of it.
13.2 This By-law may be referred to as the Hamilton Responsible Animal Ownership By-law
or the Responsible Animal Ownership By-law.
13.3 If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision or part of a provision of this
By-law invalid, the provision or part of a provision is deemed severable from this By-law
and it is the intention of Council that the remainder of the By-law shall continue to be in
force.
14.0 - Repeals, Amendments, Transition and Enactment
14.1 The following By-Laws, all as amended, are repealed;
(a)
City of Hamilton By-law No. 01-169 Respecting the Control and Licensing of Dogs
and Kennels;
(b)
City of Hamilton By-law No. 04-298 Respecting Animal Control Services;
(c)
The Corporation of the City of Hamilton By-Law No. 84-191 Respecting the
Keeping of Animals;
(d)
The Corporation of the City of Hamilton By-Law No. 86-343 To Regulate and
Control Cats;
(e)
The Corporation of The Town of Dundas By-law No. 3612-86 Being a By-law To
Regulate the Keeping of Various Kinds of Animals in The Town of Dundas;
(f)
The Corporation of The Township of Glanbrook By-law No. 575-99 A By-law
Respecting The Regulating, Prohibiting, Controlling and Keeping of Cats, Dogs
and Other Animals;
(g)
The Corporation of The Town of Flamborough By-law No. 93-56-L The Dog
Control By-law for The Town of Flamborough;
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(h)
The Corporation of The City of Stoney Creek By-law No. 3912-93 To Prohibit The
Keeping of Certain Classes of Animals and To Regulate The Keeping of Certain
Classes of Other Animals in The City of Stoney Creek; and
(i)
The Corporation of The City of Stoney Creek By-law No. 4319-95 To Provide For
The Operation of The Stoney Creek Animal Control Centre and For The Control
and Keeping Dogs, Cats and Other Animals; and
(j)
The Corporation of The City of Stoney Creek By-law No. 4320-95 To Provide for
the Licensing of Dogs and Kennels in The City of Stoney Creek.
14.2 Despite the repeal of a by-law under section 14.1:
(a)
the by-law shall continue to apply to proceedings in respect of offences that
occurred before its repeal; and
(b)
all licences issued under the by-law that are in effect at the time of the repeal
shall be deemed to be licences as issued under this By-law, with all necessary
modifications, and all the rules, requirements and regulations of this By-law shall
apply.
14.3 This By-Law shall come into force on the date of its passing.
PASSED this 8th day of February, 2012.
R. Bratina
R. Caterini
Mayor
City Clerk
Not To Scale
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Date:
Carlisle Rural Settlement Area
July 11, 2011
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Legend
Rural Settlement Area
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Not To Scale
Date:
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June 29, 2011
BIRCH AVENUE
DOG PARK
MYLER ST
FULLERTON AV
BIRCH AV
MILTON AV
TERRA COTTA AV
ROSEMARY AV (PR)
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GIBSON AV
PRINCESS ST
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SHERMAN AV N
BIGGAR AV
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BIRCH AVENUE
DOG PARK
LEGEND
Leash Free Park
APPENDIX 2, MAP A
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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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HANNON SOUTH
OPEN SPACE
NEBO RD
DARTNALL RD
LANCING DR
RYMAL RD E
GLOVER RD
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LEGEND
Leash Free Park
HANNON
SOUTH
OPEN
SPACE
APPENDIX 2, MAP C
SCHEDULE "1" to By-law No. 15-177
Appendix 2, Map C-1
APPENDIX 2 MAP C-1
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Date:
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June 29, 2011
HILL STREET PARK
DUNDURN ST S
MELBOURNE ST
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RICHMOND ST
BLANSHARD ST
POULETTE ST
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147
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139
150
148
135
LEGEND
Leash Free Park
HILL STREET PARK
APPENDIX 2, MAP D
Schedule 1: Appendix 2, Map E of By-law 12-031
City of Hamilton
Joe Sams Leisure Dog Park
September 2020
CnyoF
HAMILTrN
Public Works Department
General Manager, Dan McKinnon
Schedule 1
Appendix 2, Map F
Leash Free Area
City of Hamilton
Ward 4
Globe Leash Free Dog Park
Ciry of
HAMILTON
Public Works Department
Acting General Manager, Craig Murdoch
April 2022
Schedule 2
Appendix 2, Map G
I
Leash Free Area
City of Hamilton
Ward 2
Rail Trail Leash Free Dog Park
Ciry of
HAMILTON
Public Works Department Acting
General Manager, Craig urdoch
April, 2022
Schedule 3
Appendix 2, Map H
ZZZA Leash Free - Free Running Area
City of Hamilton
Ward 2 Temporary Leash Free - Free Running Area
In Jackie Washington Rotary Park
March 2022
CITY OF
HAMILTON
Public Works Department
General Manager, Craig Murdoch