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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN
BY-LAW NUMBER 2024-09
Being a By-law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Kennels and Dog Daycares
In the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
_________________________________________
WHEREAS Section 151(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes Council of a
local municipality to pass by-laws for licensing, regulating and governing any business carried on within
the municipality; and
WHEREAS Section 10(2) 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, permits Council of a
local municipality to enact by-laws respecting animals; and
WHEREAS Section 10(2) 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O.2001, c.25, as amended, permits Council of a
local municipality to enact by-laws respecting business licensing; and
WHEREAS Section 11(2) 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001,c.25, as amended, authorizes Council of a
local municipality to enact by-laws respecting the protection of persons and property, including consumer
protection; and
WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a municipality
has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its
authority under this or any other Act; and
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides that the powers of
a municipality as granted by the Act or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to (a) enable the
municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and, (b) enhance the municipalities' ability to
respond to municipal issues; and
WHEREAS Sections 425 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes a
municipality to pass by-laws providing that a person who contravenes a bylaw passed under this act is
guilty of an offence; and
WHEREAS Sections 436 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes a
municipality to pass by-laws to authorize the right to enter land under certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to licence, regulate, and govern the business of kennels and Dog
Daycares in the order to ensure consumers are protected
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan enacts as follows:
1.0
Definitions: For the purpose of this By-law:
ANIMAL - shall mean any member of the kingdom of living beings, excluding humans. Without
limitation, "ANIMAL" shall include mammals, dogs, cats, birds and reptiles.
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ANIMAL SOUND - shall mean any sound emitted from an animal which is audible at a point of
reception. This term includes: barking, whimpering, whining, howling and yelping.
APPLICANT - shall include a person seeking a licence, or renewal of a licence or a person whose
licence is being considered for revocation or suspension.
BOARDING - shall mean the taking in of domestic animals for a period of time for financial gain.
BOARDING FACILITY - shall mean a facility that takes in domestic animals for a period of time for
financial gain.
BREEDING - shall mean the generating of offspring resulting in a strain of related dogs similar in
type and use.
BUSINESS - shall include a trade that requires a licence pursuant to this By-law, whether or not a
licence has been issued or maintained for that business.
BUSINESS DAY - means Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. excluding any holiday as defined by the Legislation Act, 2006, S.O. 2006,
c.21, to the discretion of the Dog Control Officer.
BY-LAW - shall mean this by-law as it may be amended from time to time. The recitals to and the
schedules attached to this By-law are considered integral parts of it.
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL - shall mean the person with the Municipality's administration who
fulfills the function of Chief Building Official as required by the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992,
or his or her designate.
COUNCIL - shall mean the elected municipal council for the Township of Otonabee-South
Monaghan
DOG - shall mean a domestic canine (domesticated carnivore of the species canis familaris) that
is over 12 weeks of age, male or female, whether neutered or spayed.
DOG CONTROL OFFICER - shall include any person employed by the Township of Otonabee-South
Monaghan to enforce the provisions of this By-law
DOG DAYCARE - means a residential facility where dog(s) are boarded during which, the dog(s)
are socialized with other dog(s) in an open (meaning without barriers), controlled and secure
setting and typically the dog(s) are not kept in individual kennels and runs. The dogs boarded in a
Dog Daycare are typically boarded during the Business Day of time and during the majority of the
dog's stay the dogs are socializing and playing with other dog(s), but does not include,
i.
the breeding or training of any dogs,
ii.
a Private or Commercial Kennel as defined herein, or
iii.
a location where three (3) or less dog(s) are kept, and the dogs are licenced and
owned by the person residing at that property.
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DOG HOUSE - shall mean a freestanding enclosure offering protection from the elements for a
dog or dogs when sleeping or resting;
DOG RUN - shall mean an enclosed area allowing freedom of movement and exercise for a dog
or dogs
GUARD DOG - shall mean any dog that has been specifically trained to defend or protect persons
or property against intruders or theft and is used exclusively for that purpose
GUIDE DOG - shall mean any trained and actively used to assist a person who is legally blind or
legally deaf and is actively in use for such purposes
KENNEL - shall mean any building, structure, dog run or other facility or part thereof, where:
a) Dogs are kept for breeding or show purposes, or
b) Dogs are kept solely for the purpose of routinely entering into dog sled or other
similar races; or
c) Hunting dogs are kept for hunting purposes
but does not include a Dog Daycare, as defined herein.
KENNEL, COMMERCIAL BOARDING or COMMERCIAL BREEDING - shall mean any kennel used for
the keeping of eight (8) or more dogs but does not include a veterinarian clinic or Dog Daycare,
as defined herein.
KENNEL, PRIVATE - shall mean any kennels used for the keeping, breeding, or training or more
than three (3) but less than eight (8) dogs for the personal, recreational use of the owner of lands
upon which such kennel is located but does not include a veterinarian clinic or Dog Daycare, as
defined herein.
In addition to the maximum number of dogs set out above, a maximum of two (2) litters of pups,
per bitch, up to sixteen (16) weeks of age may be permitted in any licensing year.
LICENCE - means a licence to operate a trade issued pursuant to this By-law.
LICENCEE - means a person who has been issued a Commercial Boarding, Commercial Breeding
or Kennel Licence pursuant to this By-law.
MUNICIPAL CLERK - shall mean the person within the Municipality's administration who fulfills
the function of municipal clerk as required by the Municipal Act, 2001 or his or her designate.
MUNICIPALITY or TOWNSHIP - shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Otonabee-South
Monaghan
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - shall mean a person or persons appointed by Council
for the purpose of animal control or appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
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OPERATOR - shall mean a person with care and control of a business at any given point in time,
with authorization of the owner of the business. The terms "operate", "operation" and words of
like import and intent have corresponding meaning.
OWNER - shall mean the person who owns, possesses or harbours a dog and, where the owner
is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of the dog.
POINT OF RECEPTION - shall mean any geographic location at which a sound can be heard,
excluding the premises from which the sound originates.
PROPERTY OWNER - shall mean the person who is the registered owner of the property on which
the kennel or boarding facility is located.
PUREBRED - shall mean the dog whose sire and dam represent the same breed and are
themselves of unmixed descent.
a) registered or eligible for registration in the register of the Canadian Kennel Club Inc.
or the American Kennel Club; or
b) recognized as such pursuant to the Animal Pedigree Act (Canada)
TRADE - shall mean and include business, calling or occupation and "carrying on a trade" includes
any act of:
a) Selling any goods or services, or
b) Policing business or offering or exposing goods or services for sale or hire.
2.0
LICENSING
2.1
No person shall own, operate, manage, control, supervise or have any kennel, dog daycare, or
boarding facility without a licence issued by the Municipality.
2.2
Only the Property Owner may apply for and be issued a licence. A licence issued to the Property
Owner is NOT transferrable to any new Property Owner.
2.3
Every Property Owner who applies for a licence shall do so in writing on the form provided by the
Municipality, marked as Schedule "B" attached hereto.
2.4
Private and Commercial Breeding Kennel and Dog Daycare applicants shall supply the following:
2.4.1
In the case of a Kennel for Purebred Dogs, proof of active membership in the Canadian
Kennel Club or any other association incorporated under the Animal Pedigree (Canada);
or
2.4.2
In the case of a Kennel for sled Dogs, proof of active participation or registration in dog
sled or similar races within the previous or impending twelve (12) months as may be
deemed acceptable by the Licensing Officer; or
2.4.3
In the case of a Kennel for hunting Dogs,
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(a) Proof of active membership in the Canadian Kennel Club for registered hunting dogs;
or
(b) Proof of active membership in an association for the purpose of hunting dogs training
or tailing; or
(c) A hunting dog licence for each dog issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources within
the previous 12 months; or
(d) Such other proof of hunting activities in the previous or impending 12 month period
as may be deemed acceptable by the Licensing Officer.
2.4.4
In the case of a Dog Daycare,
(a) A business summary stipulating hours of operation for the Dog Daycare, clearly
indicating times in which boarded dogs are to be on- and off-premises. Hours of
operation will fall within the Business Day, defined herein.
2.4.5 In all cases, a list of all dogs to be kept at the subject property, including both purebreds
and non-purebreds; and verification of current rabies vaccination for each dog; and
2.4.6
In all cases, the Private Kennel Licence Fee, Private Commercial Breeding Kennel Licence
Fee, or Dog Daycare Fee as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law; and
2.4.7 A sworn declaration by the Owner or agent that he/she have never been convicted
under Section 446 of the Criminal Code of Canada pertaining to animal cruelty or a
similar offence in another country, and for which the applicant has not received a
pardon.
2.5
Every Owner applying for a Licence for a Commercial Boarding Kennel shall submit the following
documentation:
2.5.1
Commercial Boarding Kennel Licence Fee as set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law; and
2.5.2
A sworn declaration by the Owner or agent that he/she have never been convicted
under Section 446 of the Criminal Code of Canada pertaining to animal cruelty or a
similar offence in another country, and for which the applicant has not received a
pardon.
2.6
KENNEL REQUIREMENTS
A Kennel Licence shall not be granted unless the following requirements are met:
a) Written clearance from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan assuring the
compliance with the Zoning By-law, with any associated costs borne by the applicant; and
b) A site location drawing, drawn to scale showing the location of all buildings or structures on
the subject property, including the location of all buildings, or structures on the subject
property, including the location of all buildings, structures, dog runs or facilities to be used
for a Boarding Facility. The site location drawing must also specify the distance which
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separates the Facility from all property lines and all buildings, including residential buildings
situated on the adjacent properties; and
c) The location of a kennel shall comply with the Township's Zoning By-law. A kennel shall not
be located within a residential zone, NOR situated within 305 metres (1,000 feet) of such
zone, in accordance with the Township's Zoning By-law, or a residential unit on a
neighbouring lot without an amendment to the Township's Zoning By-law.
d) All exercising yards used in connection with the operation of a kennel shall be:
i)
enclosed by a fence that is a minimum of two metres (6 ft.) in height and shall have the
robustness of twelve-gauge chain link or material of equal strength;
ii) At least thirty-three metres (108 ft.) from all property boundaries and public roads;
2.7
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DOGS
2.7.1
The maximum number of dogs permitted in any one Commercial Breeding Kennel for
which a Kennel Licence has been issued shall not exceed twenty (20) dogs;
2.7.2
The maximum number of dogs permitted in any one Commercial Boarding Kennel for
which a Kennel Licence has been issued shall not exceed thirty (30) dogs;
2.7.3
The maximum number of dogs permitted in any one Private Kennel for which a Kennel
Licence has been issued shall not exceed eight (8) dogs; and
2.7.4
The maximum number of dogs permitted in any one Dog Daycare for which a Dog
Daycare Licence has been issued shall not exceed fifteen (15) dogs.
2.8
REFUSAL OF LICENCE
2.8.1
The Dog Control Officer shall refuse any Licence application which does not meet with
all of the requirements of this By-law.
2.8.2
In the event that a Licence is refused, the Dog Control Officer shall give Notice in Writing
to the Property Owner by registered mail or personal service.
2.8.3
The Property Owner may apply to the Dog Control Officer in writing within twenty (20)
days from the date of notice for a hearing before Council.
2.8.4
Upon receipt of a request for a hearing, the Dog Control Officer shall arrange for such
hearing at a Council Meeting and a notice of the date, time and location of the hearing
shall be given to the Property Owner in writing by registered mail or personal delivery
not less than seven (7) days prior to the hearing.
2.8.5
Council shall review the application licence together with the Dog Control Officer's
reasons for refusal and/or recommendations for conditions to be placed on any licence
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and shall hear the Property Owner's or Agent's verbal or written submissions as to how
the application fulfils the requirements of this By-law.
2.8.6
Council, upon reviewing and hearing these submissions shall confer on the matter and
shall render its decision and reasons therefore. In accordance with Section 239 of the
Municipal Act, Council may confer in Closed Session on the matter but shall render its
decision and reasons therefore in Open Session.
2.8.7
Council may, in rendering its decision, place special conditions on the licence for a
specified time period.
2.8.8
The Dog Control Officer shall give written Notice of Council's decision to the Owner in
writing, by registered mail or personal service, within ten (10) days of the decision.
2.8.9
Council's decision shall be final and not subject to further review.
2.9
LICENCING PERIOD
2.9.1
Licences are valid from the date of issue and expire on December 31st, of each year.
2.92
Notwithstanding Section 2.7.1 above the Dog Control Officer shall suspend or revoke
any licence issued under the authority of this By-law where the Dog Control Officer
deems it desirable and necessary.
2.93
The provisions of Section 2.6; with necessary modifications, apply to the suspension or
revocation of a Licence.
2.10
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
2.10.1 Every licencee shall, upon change of ownership of the licence business, return and
surrender his/her current licence to the Municipality. The new owner shall make an
application for a new licence as set out in this by-law.
2.11
CHANGE OF PREMISE OR LOCATION
2.11.1 Where a currently licenced Kennel or Dog Daycare changes location or premise, such
new location or premise shall not be deemed to be licenced. The applicant must
immediately make an application for a new licence under the provisions of this By-law
and shall surrender to the Township the licence issued in respect of the previous
location or premise.
2.12
EXCEMPTION FROM DOG TAGS
2.12.1 Upon the issuance of a licence under this By-law, the Property Owner shall be exempt
from the purchase of licences, under the Dog Control By-law for the Dogs in a
Commercial Breeding Kennel, Dogs in a Private Kennel, or Dogs in a Dog Daycare.
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2.12.2 Notwithstanding 2.8.1 the Property Owner of a Commercial Boarding Kennel shall not
be exempt from the purchase of licences, under the Dog Control By-law for any dogs
owned by the Property Owner unless the Property Owner holds a valid Private Kennel
Licence for the subject property and must purchase "dog tags" in accordance with the
Dog Control By-law.
2.12.3 Where the total number of Dogs permitted under the prevailing Dog Control By-law or
the Dog Owners Liability Act, a Kennel licence is not required under this By-law.
2.12.4 No licence shall be required for the following operations:
a)
an animal shelter operated by or on behalf of a public authority;
b)
a veterinary hospital or clinic;
c)
a publicly funded educational institute; or
d)
any facility in which animals are placed for care pursuant to the Pounds Act.
2.13
LICENCE DISPLAY
2.13.1 Each kennel and dog daycare licence, when issued, shall be posted in a conspicuous
place on the licenced premise.
2.14
INSPECTION OF PREMISES
2.14.1 The Dog Control Officer may, at reasonable time, inspect the premises of the Owner or
Operator of a kennel or Dog Daycare and the equipment, and other personal property
used or kept for hire in the carrying on of the business. Where a Kennel operation is
conducted in part in a dwelling unit, the Officer may inspect that portion of the dwelling
unit used as the Kennel operation.
2.14.2 For the purposes of an inspection, an officer may,
a)
require the production for inspection of any document 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 from any person concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and
d)
alone, or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert knowledge
make examination or take tests, samples or photographs necessary for the
purposes of the inspection; and,
e)
upon request, a licencee shall provide an officer with medical reports for any
animal.
2.14.3 No person shall withhold, destroy, conceal or refuse to furnish any information or thing
required by an officer for the purposes of an inspection.
2.14.4 No person shall prevent, hinder or interfere or attempt to prevent, hinder or interfere
with an inspection undertaken by an officer.
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2.15
KENNEL REGULATIONS
2.15.1 Where the kennel operation is located in part in a building or structure that is separate
from the principle dwelling, the kennel owner shall ensure that the following standards
are met:
a)
Dogs shall be housed in individual enclosures, except in the case of puppies less
than six (6) months of age with or without the bitch, unless the pet owner
expresses a specific wish for their pets to be housed together and would not be
deemed inhumane to do so.
b)
Each enclosure shall be large enough to permit any dog enclosed therein to
move freely and in particular shall permit each animal confined therein to:
i)
stand normally to its full height
ii)
turn around easily
iii)
move about easily for the purpose of posture adjustments
iv)
lie down in a fully extended position
v)
enable species-appropriate contact
vi)
provide bitches with nursing puppies an additional 10% space per
nursing puppy
viii)
provide for the social and behavior needs of the dog
c)
Floors shall be of smooth concrete finish or similar like material and shall be
adequately sloped to drains.
d)
Walls shall be non-porous, watertight and easily cleaned and sanitized. Inside
surfaces shall be smooth, durable and impervious to facilitate cleaning.
e)
Where floors are on grade, suitable bedding shall be provided in the form of a
raised wood, fiberglass or similar platform, large enough for the dog to lie on.
f)
Roof coverings, fastened to sheathing or directly to the roof joists shall be laid
so as to prevent the entrance of rodents and vermin into the facility, and
covered with suitable materials in order to eliminate leakage and exposure of
the Dogs to adverse weather conditions.
g)
Ceilings and walls shall abut closely to prevent crevices which can lead to rodent
infestation.
h)
Corners of ceilings, walls and partitions shall be caulked and painted so as to
be completely washable.
i)
Proper air circulation shall be ensured to prevent respiratory disease and to
avoid the spread of contaminants, viruses, bacteria and molds.
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j)
The temperature for an indoor facility shall be maintained at a minimum of 10°C
with a maximum of 27°C. Temperatures shall be suitable to the breed, coat
length, age and condition of the dogs housed in the Kennel.
k)
Outside exercise facilities shall be provided which shall be fenced and
maintained in such a manner as to keep the Dogs securely enclosed. Outside
exercise runs shall be large enough for Dogs to break into a trot and provide
protection. The exercise running surface must be safe and not slippery, and free
from debris that could cause injury or damage to the dog. Each dog shall be
placed in such facilities at least twice in every 24-hour period for a duration
appropriate to the weather conditions. The outdoor exercise facility shall be
kept in a sanitary manner.
l)
No dog shall be placed in an outside exercise facility in inclement weather.
2.15.1 Notwithstanding 2.11.1 where a kennel forms part of the principle dwelling unit on the
property, and where enclosures are provided for the dogs, the standards described in
Section 2.11.1 (a) through (l) inclusive, shall apply to those enclosures.
2.16
Every Kennel Operator shall maintain the kennel in a clean and sanitary condition at all
times. In particular the Kennel operator shall ensure that all excrement, refuse and
other objectionable material is removed from the cages in the kennel area at least twice
in every twenty-four (24) hour period including weekends and from the premises once
per week in an acceptable manner. The Animals shall be removed from the cages and
kennel area while the area is being cleaned.
2.17
Every Kennel Operator shall ensure that all dogs are provided with an adequate source
of clean, fresh drinking water available to them at all times, and adequate, nutritional
and contaminant-free food capable of maintaining the dog in full health and vigor is
provided. Food storage bins must be covered, vermin proof and properly marked. Food,
dishes and utensils shall be stored in a clean and protected area.
2.18
The whelping are shall be separated from the individual and/or group kennel enclosures
housing other kennel dogs, thereby providing the whelping bitch privacy.
3.0
KENNEL MANAGEMENT
3.1
Every kennel owner shall provide adequate, regular supervision and efficient knowledge health
care controls to ensure no harm comes through the association with incompatible dogs, sick
dogs or other adversarial animals or vermin.
3.2
Every operator of a boarding kennel shall maintain kennel records for each dog boarded at the
kennel. The record shall include: the dog's name; tattoo or microchip number, the owner's
name, address and contact number; and emergency contact number; a daily health record of
the dog including any meds or other health issues; documentation respecting any behavior
incidents. These records shall be maintained for a minimum of six (6) months from the date of
the stay at the kennel.
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3.3
Every operator of a breeding kennel shall maintain records including; breed, sex, date of birth,
the sire and dam, tattoo or microchip number, colour and markings. Individual records shall be
developed by the time the litter is weaned and shall include medications, vaccinations, and
examinations for internal and external parasites and the results thereof.
3.4
Every kennel operator shall have an established rapport with a local veterinary hospital to deal
with emergencies that may arise from time to time.
3.5
Every kennel operator shall maintain written dog care procedures and such procedures shall be
readily available to all kennel personnel at all times. These procedures shall include method of
handling kennel sickness, injury or death, back-up transportation, and a list appropriate phone
numbers for the Dog Control Officer, Human Society and the veterinarian.
4.0
DOG DAYCARE REGULATIONS
4.1
In addition to the licensing requirements set out herein, every person who applies for a licence
to operate a Dog Daycare shall comply with the following requirements:
a) No Dog Daycare care shall be located:
i)
within 50.0 m (164 ft.) of the Rural Residential (RR) or Hamlet
Residential (HR) Zones, or a residential building on an adjacent lot; or
ii)
on any parcel of land less than 10 acres (4.05 ha) in size.
5.0
DOG DAYCARE MANAGEMENT
5.1 Every licencee of a Dog Daycare shall:
a) reside in a dwelling house on the same lot upon which the Dog Daycare is to be located;
b) ensure that at least one (1) person is present at all times when dog(s) are boarded at the
Dog Daycare and interacting with one another;
c) ensure that dog(s) less than four (4) months of age are separated from dog(s) older than
four (4) months that are not owned by the same person unless the owner of the dog less
than (4) months of age have provided written authorization to the licencee;
d) ensure that any dog(s) that enter the Dog Daycare are licenced by the municipality in which
the dogs reside; and
e) provide a fenced exercise area to enable each dog to exercise freely so as to and,
i)
maintain health and well-being, and ensure that fencing is erected and
is of adequate height, size, gauge, and maintained in order to prevent
any dog(s) from exiting the property;
ii)
ensure any area containing dog(s) must be secured and locked at all
times to ensure that the dog(s) contained therein, cannot run loose, and
that any unauthorized person cannot freely access the area;
iii)
ensure the area is cleaned a minimum of once (1) per Business Day;
iv)
ensure no dog is permitted within the fenced area earlier than 8:00am;
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f) ensure any area containing dog(s) must be secured and locked at all times to ensure that the
dog(s) contained therein, cannot run loose, and that any unauthorized person cannot freely
access the area;
g) ensure no boarded dog(s) is kept overnight;
h) ensure no boarded dog(s) shall be placed in an outside exercise facility in inclement
weather;
i)
ensure that for the purpose of this part, a dwelling unit shall not be deemed to be a kennel
or part of the Dog Daycare; and
j)
ensure all provisions of the Dog Owner's Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D16 are adhered to at
all times and any observation of a potential violation of the Dog Owner's Liability Act by a
client shall be immediately reported by the Licencee to the Officer.
6.0
NUISSANCE ABATEMENT
Every person licenced under this By-law, in addition to any other provisions or requirements
expressed elsewhere in the By-law, shall comply with the following requirements.
k) Shall not breach or violate or cause, suffer or permit any breach or violation of any By-law of
the Township or any statute, Order-in-Council or Regulation of the Legislature of the
Province of Ontario or the Parliament of Canada or any Agency, Board or Commission
thereof, in upon or in connection with the operation of a Kennel or in relation to which such
licence was issued, and
7.0
SUSPENSION / REVOCATION
The Township may suspend or revoke a licence issued to any licencee who:
a) Has past breaches of this By-law, or
b) Has failed to comply with the requirements of this By-law or other applicable By-laws of the
Township or any other Corporation or of any statute, order-in-Council or Regulation of the
Legislature of the Province of Ontario or the Parliament of Canada or any Agency, Board or
Commission thereof, in, upon or in connection with the operation of a kennel or in relation
to which such licence was issued, or
c) Has any outstanding fines imposed under the Provincial Offences Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
P.33, as amended, 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 the kennel, or
d) Where the Issuer considers it is in the public's interest to do so;
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8.0
APPEAL
a) Where the Township refuses to issue, suspends or revokes a Private/Commercial Breeding
or Private/Commercial Boarding kennel licence, the Issuer shall notify the applicant in
writing of such decision and the said notice shall set out the grounds upon which the issue
of the said licence is refused, suspended or revoked.
b) The applicant or licencee may appeal such decision by filing an appeal in writing with the
Clerk of the Township;
c) Upon receipt of an appeal from the applicant or licencee the Clerk will schedule the
appropriate hearing before Council
d) Prior to the hearing the applicant shall pay any outstanding fines imposed for the
contravention of any provision of this By-law
e) Council may, after having heard all of the evidence and submissions made to it by the
Applicant or Licencee, and the Issuer resolve into the Close Session to debate the matter
and to reach its decision.
f) The decision made by Council to refuse to issue a licence, revoke a licence or suspend a
licence may be subject to such terms as Council shall impose and shall be final and binding.
g) No person shall engage in or continue to conduct or permit any person to engage in or
continue to conduct a kennel for which either (Private/Commercial Breeding or
h) Private/Commercial Boarding) licence is required under this By-law while such licence is
suspended or revoked under the provisions of this By-law;
9.0
PENALTIES AND CONDITIONS
9.1
A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or other duly appointed individual shall enforce the
provisions of this By-law.
Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is a guilty of an offence and upon
conviction shall be liable to a fine as set out in the Provincial offences Act, R.S.O.
9.2
In the event any provisions of this By-law is deemed invalid or void, in whole or part, by any
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force
and effect.
9.3
Kennel licences issued under the Preceding By-law shall remain in force and until the expiry of
the licence.
This By-law shall come into full force and effect immediately upon its final passing by Council.
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Read a first and second time this 12th day of February 2024.
Read a third time and finally passed this 12th day of February 2024.
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Joe Taylor, Mayor
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Heather Scott, Clerk
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Schedule "A"
Fee Schedule
Licence Type
Renewal
First Time
Commercial Boarding Kennel
$150.00
$200.00
Commercial Breeding Kennel
$125.00
$175.00
Private Kennel
$100.00
$150.00
Dog Day Care
$150.00
$200.00
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The Corporation of the
Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
SCHEDULE "B"
Application for a Kennel Licence
I/We make an application for a Kennel Licence for the Year 2024 and have enclosed the appropriate fee
as per By-law No. 2024-XX
Name of Business Operator:
Address of applicant:
Location of Business: 911 Address:
Lot: ______________ Concession: _________________
Type of operation to be carried out:
Fire protection facilities if applicable:
Type of heating:
Previous year's licence number if applicable:
Has any licence been revoked or refused at any time:
Note: If a partnership, all partners must sign application.
Signature(s):
Address:
Phone:
Licence Type
Renewal First Time
Commercial Boarding Kennel
$150.00 $200.00
Commercial Breeding Kennel
$125.00 $175.00
Private Kennel (8 or under)
$100.00 $150.00
Dog Daycare
$150.00
$200.00
The Corporation of the
For any questions regarding your kennel licence or free an inspection on your kennel please
contact Debra Haigh, Dog Control Officer at (705) 939-6791
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Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
Schedule "C" to by-law
Sworn Declaration
Business Name: ________________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Town, Province & Postal Code: ___________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________
I, the undersigned, _________________________________________, do hereby make the
following Sworn Declaration to ________________________________, that I have never been
convicted under Section 446 of the Criminal Code of Canada pertaining to animal cruelty or a
similar offence in another country, and for which the applicant has not received a pardon. And I
make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that is has the
same force and effect as if made under oath.
Sworn before me at the Township Of Otonabee-South Monaghan, in the County of
Peterborough, in the Province of Ontario this
day of
, 20
.
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Debra Haigh, Dog Control Officer