By-law 43-15: Animal Care and Control By-law

Zorra, Ontario · adopted 2015-08-11

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Township of Zorra Animal Control By-law 43-15 Office Consolidation Amending By-laws By-law No. 41-16 - October 18, 2016 By-law No. 22-21 - May 5, 2021 By-law No. 39-23 - August 2, 2023 By-law No. 62-24 - December 4, 2024 By-law No. 47-25 - November 19, 2025 All original signed by-law(s) are on file at the Zorra Municipal Centre. Disclaimer: The following consolidation is an electronic reproduction made available for information only. It is not an official version of the by-law. The format may be different, and plans, pictures, other graphics or text may be missing or altered. The Township of Zorra does not warrant the accuracy of this electronic version. This consolidation cannot be distributed or used for commercial purposes. It may be used for other purposes only if you repeat this disclaimer and the notice of copyright. Official versions of all by-laws can be obtained from the Clerk's Department by calling 519- 485-2490. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA BY-LAW NO. 43-15 BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE ANIMALS, LICENSING OF DOGS AND KENNELS AND RUNNING AT LARGE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA AND REPEAL BY-LAWS 46-03, 03-95, 54-97, 04-95, 57-80. WHEREAS sections 9 to 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25, as amended (hereinafter referred to a s "Municipal Act), confer the power to pass by-laws regulating or prohibiting animals to a lower-tier municipality; AND WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act confers the power upon a municipality, in exercising its powers to regulate and prohibit respecting a matter, provide for a system of licenses, permits, approvals or registrations respecting the matter, and to impose conditions as a requirement of obtaining, continuing to hold or renew a license, permit, approval or registration; states that "The powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues"; AND WHEREAS section 103 of the Municipal Act confers a power upon a municipality to pass a by-law to provide for the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or trespassing and the sale of impounded animals under certain conditions; AND WHEREAS section 390 of the Municipal Act authorized municipalities to impose fees or charges for services rendered; AND WHEREAS the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chap. D 16, provides for rules and regulations that must be followed for the keeping of dogs; AND WHEREAS the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, Section 15 authorizes the municipality to appoint persons to enforce the by-laws of a municipality and that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are Peace Officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Part 1 DEFINITIONS 1.1 For the purpose of this By-Law, the definitions of this Section apply: "Aggressive, dangerous or vicious behaviour" shall mean any individual dog on public or private property: i. That has killed a domestic animal while off the owner's property; ii. That has bitten or injured a human being or domestic animal, iii. That is attack trained iv. That is kept for the purpose of security or protection, whether residential, commercial or industrial, of person or property "Altered" shall mean spayed or neutered; "Animal Control Contractor" shall mean the local animal shelter contracted by the Township of Zorra from which animals may be redeemed or lawfully adopted; "At large" shall mean a dog at any place other than the premises of the owner and not on a leash and/or under the control of a person responsible. The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 2 By-law No. 43-15 "Boarding" shall mean a temporary residence where an animal is housed while its owner is away; "Breeding" shall mean the production of offspring; "Clerk" shall mean the clerk for The Corporation of the Township of Zorra. "Control" shall mean care and custody; "Council" shall mean the council of the Township of Zorra; "Dangerous Dog" shall mean any dog that has exhibited aggressive, dangerous or vicious behaviour and has been deemed dangerous by a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. (Added by By-law 22-21) "Dog" shall mean any domesticated animal of the Genus 'Canis'; "Dog Owners Liability Act" shall mean the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16, as amended; "Dwelling" means a building occupied or capable of being occupied as the home or residence of one or more persons, but shall not include a trailer, a mobile home, a motor home or recreational vehicle as defined herein. A dwelling house may include a mobile home for the purposes of a second accessory dwelling to a farm in the A1 or A2 Zones. (Amended by By-law 41-16) "Dwelling - Multiple Unit - ", contains the following definitions: (Amended by By-law 41-16) "Apartment dwelling", means a dwelling of two or more storeys containing three or more dwelling units sharing a common hall or halls and a common entrance at street level or above the first floor. "Boarding or Lodging house", means a dwelling, containing not more than four guest rooms used or maintained for accommodation of the public, in which the owner or head lessee supplies, for hire or gain, lodgings with or without meals for three or more persons but does not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified herein. "Converted dwelling", means a single detached dwelling which has been altered or converted to contain not more than two dwelling units , except where a greater number of dwelling units are specifically indicated in this Zoning By-Law. "Duplex dwelling", means the whole of a dwelling that is divided horizontally into two separate dwelling units each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a common vestibule. "Multiple unit dwelling", means a dwelling consisting of three or more dwelling units, which are horizontally and/or vertically attached, which may be entered from an independent entrance directly from the outside or from an internal common space or an access balcony and in which 50% or more of includes a triplex, a fourplex, a sixplex and a townhouse, but shall not include a street fronting townhouse or apartment dwelling. "Street fronting townhouse dwelling", means a dwelling consisting of three or more dwelling units that are aligned horizontally and divided vertically in whole or in part by common walls, with a minimum area above grade of 10 m2 (107.6 ft2), and each of which has an independent entrance directly from the outside and fronts onto a public street. "Dwelling - Single unit - ", contains the following definitions: (Amended by By-law 41-16) The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 3 By-law No. 43-15 "Semi-detached dwelling", means one of a pair of two attached dwelling units, divided in whole or in part by a common interior vertical wall with a minimum area above grade of 10 m2 (107.6 ft2 ), each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a vestibule. "Single detached dwelling", means a building that was designed and built to contain only one dwelling unit. (Amended by By-law 41-16) "Elements" shall mean temperature, wind, humidity, rain, snow; "Enclosed property" shall mean a pen or other enclosure such that it prevents the animal from leaving the property and prevents contact with people and other animals; "Herding Dogs" shall mean a dog that has been trained and is actively being used in a bona fide farming operation for the purposes of controlling livestock on the farm; (Added by By-law 39-23) "Keep" shall mean to have temporary or permanent control or possession of an animal, and the words "kept" or "keeping" have a similar meaning; "Kennel" shall mean any building, structure, dog run or other facility, which houses dogs for the purpose of breeding, boarding or training for profit or not for profit.; "Impound" shall mean the animal is taken into custody and transported to the Animal Control Contractor; "Leash" shall mean a strap, cord or chain which is designed to restrain the breed of animal it is controlling; "License" shall mean a license issued pursuant to this by-law; "Livestock" shall mean animals, including but not limited to, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, fowl (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, pheasants, etc.), or bovines; (Added by By-law 62-24) "Livestock Guardian Dog" shall mean a dog that works and/or lives with domestic farm animals (e.g. Cattle, Sheep, Poultry) to protect them while repelling predators and is used exclusively for that purpose; (Added by By-law 39-23) "Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" shall mean the person appointed by Council under section 15 of the Police Services Act to enforce the by-laws of the Township of Zorra; "Minor" shall mean a person who has not reached the age of 18 years; "Municipal property" shall mean all property owned, leased or under the control of the Township of Zorra, and without limitation, this term shall include all parks, open space, opened or unopened road allowances, sidewalks, footpaths or trails; "Municipal Office" shall mean the designated Township of Zorra administrative office which provides local government services; "Muzzle" shall mean a humane fastening or covering device of adequate strength placed over the mouth of an animal to prevent it from biting and the words "muzzled" and "muzzling" have similar meaning; "Muzzled dog" shall mean a dog wearing a muzzle in the manner anticipated by the manufacturer of the muzzle; "Notice of Caution" means a notice in writing given by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to the owner which cautions the owner that a bite did occur and recommends the owner take cautionary steps whenever persons or domestic animals are in the vicinity of the dog. The Notice of Caution shall indicate that should a subsequent bite occur, an order to muzzle the dog will be issued. The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 4 By-law No. 43-15 "Occupied" shall mean being in possession of a property or part of a property, for example, as a result of a tenancy agreement or as an invited guest; "OSPCA" shall mean the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; "Owner" shall mean any person who owns, keeps, possesses, harbours or acts as a guardian of a dog for any length of time, whether or not that person has a license for the dog, and, where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of the minor. "Park" shall mean a public area controlled by the Township of Zorra and set aside for use by the public for rest, recreation, exercise, pleasure, amusement and enjoyment, and includes playgrounds, sports fields, public pathways; "Person" shall mean a natural individual, a corporation, partnership, proprietorship or other form of business association and the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns or other legal representatives thereof, or a receiver or mortgagee in possession; "Pit bull" shall mean a dog as identified in the Dog Owners' Liability Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.16, which includes a pit bull terrier, a Staffordshire bull terrier, an American Staffordshire terrier, an American pitbull terrier, or a dog that has an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar to those of dogs referred to above; "Premises" shall mean a building or part of a building or a place; "Property" shall mean a parcel of land including any buildings or other structures on the land; "Sanitary conditions" shall mean a condition that does not result in an accumulation of fecal matter, odour, insect infestation, or rodent attractants which endangers the health, comfort or convenience of any person or anima; "Sanitize" shall mean to clean for the purpose of controlling disease-producing organisms and "sanitized" has a corresponding meaning; "Shelter" shall mean a structure built to provide dogs with protection from the elements; "Special services dog" shall mean a dog with proper identification to show that it has been trained to provide services to a person with a disability or to a police service; "Township of Zorra" shall mean The Corporation of the Township of Zorra and includes its entire geographic area; "Valid rabies certificate" shall mean a rabies certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian certifying the dog has been immunized and verifying that it will be current on the date of application for a license or renewal license; "Veterinary hospital or clinic" shall mean premises for the medical treatment of dogs under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. "Whelping area" shall mean the area designated for birthing offspring. "Without provocation" shall mean in the absence of teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting actions upon the dog or its owner, either in the past or in the present, by the person or domestic animal which has been bitten by the dog. Part 2 NUMBER OF DOGS ALLOWED AND IDENTIFICATION 2.1 No person shall keep more than three dogs in Dwelling - Single Unit within the Township on all zoned properties, except that any person who, on the date of the passage of this by-law, was lawfully keeping more than three dogs may keep those dogs until they have died or are otherwise disposed of. The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 5 By-law No. 43-15 2.2 No person shall keep more than two dogs in Dwelling - Multiple Unit within the Township on all zoned properties, except that any person who, on the date of the passage of this by-law, was lawfully keeping more than two dogs until they have died or are otherwise disposed of. 2.3 Every owner shall ensure that all dogs have a microchip or a personalized identification tag that provides information on how to contact the dog owner, that is kept securely fixed on the dog all times when the dog is in a place other than the dwelling of its owner. 2.4 More than three (3) dogs may be kept on a property, subject to the classification of each additional dog as a livestock guardian or herding dog, as established by the following criteria: (Added by By-law 39-23) (a) The person is keeping sheep (or other livestock) upon the same premises; (b) The premises is on land that is zoned rural and agricultural; (c) The person provides proof of producer registration issued in the name recorded by the Ontario Sheep Farmers, Beef Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Goat; and (d) That the dogs are livestock guardian dogs and or herding dogs Part 3 KENNEL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION 3.1 No person shall own, operate, manage, control, supervise or have a kennel without a license issued by the municipality. 3.2 Only the owner may apply for and be issued a kennel license. A license issued to the owner is not transferable to any new owner. 3.3 Every owner who applies for a kennel license shall do so in writing on the form provided in Schedule "A" of this By-law. The application shall include: (a) In all cases, written clearance from the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer assuring compliance with Section 4 of the by-law; and (b) In all cases, a site plan drawn to show the location of all buildings or structures on the subject property, including the location of all buildings or structures to be used for kennel purposes. The site plan must also specify the distance which separates the kennel buildings, structures, dog runs and facilities from all property lines and all buildings, including any residential buildings situated on the adjacent properties; (c) In all cases, the kennel license fee as set out in the Township of Zorra Fees By-law; (d) Sworn declaration by the owner that he/she has never been convicted under the Section 446 of the Criminal Code or Canada pertaining to animal cruelty; and (e) Proof of proper zoning of property, A1, A2, AB, as set out in the Township of Zorra Zoning By-law. 3.4 In the event that a breeding or whelping area is contained within a dwelling unit, it must be located in a designated area; 3.5 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall have permission from the owner to enter the dwelling unit at a mutually agreeable time to carry out inspection of the breeding or whelping area. 3.6 Prior to issuance of a kennel license, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall sign the document in Schedule "A" stating that there have been no by-law infractions during the previous licensing year and a site inspection has been conducted to verify the information of the site plan, the number of dogs and that the kennel meets the applicable zoning requirements as set out in the Township of Zorra Zoning By-law. The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 6 By-law No. 43-15 3.7 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may refuse any License application which does not meet with all of the requirements of this by-law. 3.8 The Municipal Law shall give notice in writing to the owner by registered mail or person delivery. 3.9 After the issuance of a license, the owner shall apply in writing to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for approval of any changes to the original application, including site plans. The application shall include a revised site plan. 3.10 Every license issued pursuant to the by-law shall expire on the 31st day of December and every renewal shall be finalized on or before the same date. 3.11 The Owner of a kennel license shall be exempt from Section 2.1 and 7.1. 3.12 Every kennel owner shall allow the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or designate to carry out inspections of premises where dogs are kept or to make inquiries deemed necessary for the purposes of insuring compliance of the by- law. 3.13 Transition Period: Where a kennel operated lawfully immediately before this By-law took effect, the owner or operator shall be provided with a maximum transition time period of twelve (12) months to comply with this by-law. Part 4 MINIMUM STANDARDS 4.1 No owner shall tether a dog on a chain, rope or other similar restraining device of less than 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) in length and the dog shall be in the rear yard of the owner's property or side yard of property. 4.2 Every dog shelter and kennel shall be of sufficient size to allow the dogs kept therein to stand erect and to be comfortable. The size of space may be increased or decreased with the size of the dog to a total area that is at least twice the length of the animal in all directions. 4.3 Every owner and kennel shall provide the dog with sufficient shade to protect from the direct rays of the sun at all times. 4.4 Every owner and kennel owner shall provide a constant supply of clean fresh drinking water for each dog, and an adequate supply of food. 4.5 Every owner and kennel shall provide food and water receptacles kept clean and disinfected and located so as to avoid contamination by excreta. 4.6 Every owner and kennel shall provide necessary veterinary medical care when the dog exhibits signs of pain, illness or suffering. 4.7 Every shelter and kennel shall be kept in a sanitary, well ventilated condition free from offensive odour, disease, vermin, and protected from the elements. Excreta shall be removed daily. 4.8 Every shelter and kennel shall be maintained at a suitable temperature, and provided with adequate lighting for the health, welfare and comfort of the dog enclosed therein. 4.9 The owner of a shelter or kennel shall maintain control of all dogs under his/her care at all times. 4.10 No owner shall allow his/her dog(s) to run at large. Any dog found to be running at large, may be seized by a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Contractor and said seized dog shall be confined in an animal shelter. If such dog is not claimed within three (3) full days of its being seized, the said dog The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 7 By-law No. 43-15 may be sold by the Animal Control Contractor. If the said dog is sold the Animal Control Contractor shall apply the proceeds of the sale against the costs of such seizure and impounding. If a dog is working as a livestock guardian or herding dog on leased or owned land, it is not considered to be running at large. (Amended by By-law 39-23) 4.11 Every owner and kennel shall provide shelter to a dog that is waterproof and that protects the dog from exposure to the elements. 4.12 No person shall cause a dog to be hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object where a choke collar or chain forms part of the securing apparatus, or where a rope of cord is tied directly around the animal's neck. 4.13 No person shall cause a dog to be hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object as the primary means of confinement for an extended period of time. 4.14 No person shall cause a dog to be confined in an enclosed space, including a car, without adequate ventilation. Part 5 STOOP AND SCOOP 5.1 Every owner of a dog shall immediately remove any feces left by the dog in the Township of Zorra: a) on a highway or roadway, b) in a public park, c) on any public property other than a public park, or d) on any private property other than the property of, (i) the owner of the dog, or (ii) the person having care, custody or control of the dog. 5.2 Every owner of a dog shall dispose of any feces removed pursuant to Section 5.1 on his or her premises. 5.3 Every owner of a dog shall remove from his or her premises, in a timely manner, feces left by such dog, so as not to disturb the enjoyment, comfort, convenience of any person in the vicinity of the premises. 5.4 Section 5.1 and 5.3 does not apply to a handler of a service dog, where the handler is unable to remove the excrement left by such dog due to a physical disability or impediment. Part 6 DANGEROUS AND AGGRESSIVE DOGS 6.1 Muzzle a) For the purposes of this section of this by-law, "premises" shall mean the private indoor dwelling space of the dog owner and those outdoor areas of the property that are enclosed. b) (i) Where a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that a dog has bitten or acted in dangerous or vicious manner to a person or domestic animal, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall notify the dog's owner in writing that the dog has been deemed dangerous and shall therefore be required to be muzzled at all times when it is any place other than the premises of the owner. No owner of a dog to which this subsection applies shall fail to muzzle the dog. (ii) Despite subsection (b)(i), the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall issue a Notice of Caution to the owner, and not a Muzzle Order, where the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that a dog has bitten a person or domestic animal, and: (a) there is a mitigating factor; and The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 8 By-law No. 43-15 (b) the dog has not bitten previously; and (c) the owner has not previously received a Notice of Caution for the dog; and (d) the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer does not consider the bite to be severe. c) Notwithstanding any provision of this by-law, the owner of a dog to which section 6.1 (b) applies shall keep the dog under the physical control of some person by means of a leash held by the said person at all times when the dog is any place other than the premises of the owner, and the leash shall not be longer than 1 metre. 6.2 All owners of dangerous dogs shall ensure the dogs are registered annually at the Municipal Office by providing the necessary application, paying the prescribed fee, as set out in the Township of Zorra Fees By-law, and shall submit proof of current certification of immunization against rabies. It is an offence for an owner of a dangerous dog to provide false information about the dog being registered. (Added by By-law 22-21) Part 7 KEEPING OF ANIMALS 7.1 In a Dwelling - Single Unit, no person shall, within the Township of Zorra, keep any animal except those permitted in accordance with the following: (Amended by By-law 41-16) a) three dogs; b) three domestic cats; 7.1.1 In a Dwelling - Multiple Unit, no person shall, within the Township of Zorra, keep any animal except those permitted in accordance with the following: (Amended by By-law 41-16) a) where there are no dogs, a maximum of two domestic cats; b) where there is one dog, a maximum of one domestic cat; c) where there are two dogs, no domestic cats; 7.2 Exotic Pets a) No person shall own, harbour, possess, keep, sell or offer for sale any animal listed below as a pet or for any other purpose or for any period of time. Examples of animals of a particular prohibited group are given in parentheses. These are examples only and shall not be construed as limiting the generality of the group. i) All canids, except the dog as defined in this by-law ii) All felids, except the domestic cat iii) All non-human primates (such as gorillas and monkeys) iv) All viverrine (such as mongooses, civets and genets) v) All marsupials (such as kangaroos and opossums) vi) All mustelids (such as skunks, weasel, otters, badgers) vii) All ursids (such as bears) viii) All artiodactyls (such as hippopotamuses and pronghorns) ix) All procyonids (such as raccoons, coatis and cacomistles) x) All hyaenids (such as hyenas) xi) All elephantids (such as elephants) xii) All pinnipeds (such as seals, fur seals and walruses) xiii) All snakes of the families pythonidae and boidae xiv) All venomous reptiles and amphibians xv) All raptors (such as eagles, hawks, owls and falcons) xvi) All edentates (such as anteaters, sloths and armadillos) xvii) All chiroptera (such as bats) xviii) All crocodilians (such as alligators, crocodiles and cayman) The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 9 By-law No. 43-15 xix) All venomous arachnids (such as spiders, scorpians and tarantulas) xx) All cetaceans (such as dolphins, whales and sharks) xxi) All perissodactyls (such as tapirs and rhinoceroses) b) Notwithstanding Section 7.2 (a), on lands zoned for agricultural purposes here livestock facilities are a permitted use, no person shall keep or cause to be kept any animals listed in Section 7.2 (a) except those permitted in the zoning by-law. 7.3 Livestock (Added by By-law 62-24) No person shall keep or raise any livestock in any zone other than an Agricultural Zone as defined in the Township of Zorra Zoning by-law 35-99, as amended. Part 8 ENFORCEMENT 8.1 Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for by the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.33, as amended. (Amended by By-law 22-21) Part 9 EXEMPTION 9.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, any person may apply to Council for an exemption only to sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 7.1, and 7.1.1 of this By-law with respect to certain animals and conditions to allow such person to be exempt from a certain portion of the by-law and Council may grant such exemption, grant an alternative exemption or refuse such exemption, and may set out conditions to be met as Council sees fit for any exemption granted. (As amended by By-law 47-25) 9.2 Every person applying for an exemption under section 9.1 of this By-law shall, at least 10 business days prior to the Council meeting at which the request for exemption is to be addressed by Council, provide to the Clerk of the Township an application in writing that shall contain: a) The name, address, email and telephone number of the applicant; b) A description of the details of which exemption is sought; c) A statement of the particular provision or provisions of this By-law from which exemption is being sought; d) The period of time, of a duration, for which the exemption is sought; e) The reason why the exemption should be granted; f) If applicable, a statement of the steps, if any, planned or presently being taken to bring about compliance with the By-law; g) Payment of the exemption-processing fee, if any, in the amount set in the Township of Zorra Fees By-law and in effect at the time of such exemption request. 9.3 In deciding whether to grant the exemption under section 4.2 of this By-law, Council shall give the applicant and any person opposed to the application an opportunity to be heard and may consider such other matters as it deems appropriate. 9.4 A breach of any of the terms or condition of an exemption granted by Council under section 9.1 of this By-law that is emitted, caused, or permitted to be emitted or caused by the applicant shall render the exemption null and void. The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 10 By-law No. 43-15 Part 10 REPEAL - ENACTMENT 10.1 The following Township of Zorra By-laws are hereby repealed: By-law 46-2003 By-law 03-1995 By-law 54-1997 By-law 04-1995 By-law 57-1980 10.2. Effective Date This by-law comes into force on the day it is passed. 10.3 Short Title The short title of this by-law shall be the 'Animal Care and Control By-law". 10.4 Conflict and Severability a) In the event of any conflict between any provision set forth in this by-law and any other Township ordinance, the competing provisions shall be harmonized to the fullest extent possible so as to facilitate the intent and proper effect of the separate areas of regulation. b) If any section or portion thereof shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdictions to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof directly specified in the decision, and shall not affect the validity of any other provisions, sections, or portions thereof of the Ordinance. The remainder of the Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 11TH day of AUGUST, 2015. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 11TH day of AUGUST, 2015. MAYOR CLERK MARGARET LUPTON KAREN MARTIN The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 11 By-law No. 43-15 TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA BY-LAW 43-15 SCHEDULE "A" KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATION New Application ( ) Renewal ( ) Check One of the following: BREEDING KENNEL LICENSE BOARDING KENNEL LICENSE Mandatory attachments to this application: - Site plan - Clearance from Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, including Standards of Care requirements under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019 for purebred and mixed breeds - Proof of current rabies vaccination for each dog - Proof of CKC registration/approval for purebred kennels only OWNER: Only the Registered Owner of the property may apply for a Kennel License. Name: Municipal Address: Current Zoning of Property: Property Roll No.: Phone:(W) (H) If owner is a Corporation: Name of all Shareholders Address % of Shares Legal Description of Property on which Kennel/Boarding Facility is to be operated: Professional Affiliation of Owner (or operator) Canadian Kennel Club Registration Number (if applicable): Kennel Name: Other Association (specify): NAME Use separate sheet for additional dogs BREED AGE CKC NO. PROOF OF VACINATION (RABIES) I hereby certify that I have read and understand the Animal Care and Control By-law 43- 15, specifically Part 3, 4, and 7; And that the information given in the application is complete, accurate and to the best of my knowledge. Date: Owner of Kennel: The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 12 By-law No. 43-15 TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA BY-LAW 43-15 SCHEDULE "A" KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATION KENNEL SITE PLAN Renewal of Kennel License: If you have changes to the Kennel Site Plan apply in writing to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for approval of any changes which would alter the Site Plan on file. New Kennel License: Complete a Kennel Site Plan of premises and surrounding area showing: 1) Location of all buildings, dog runs or facilities. 2) Identify facilities used as kennel areas. Distances must be shown The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 13 By-law No. 43-15 The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 14 By-law No. 43-15 The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 15 By-law No. 43-15 Kennels are only permitted in Zones A1, A2 and AB within the Township of Zorra. Confirm with the Planning department that you are zoned correctly prior to filing application. The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 16 By-law No. 43-15 TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA BY-LAW 43-15 SCHEDULE "A" KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY (Do not write in this Section) CLEARANCE FOR LICENSE BY MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I _____________________________have inspected the subject property and facilities and hereby certify that the application meets the Minimum Standards as set out in Section 4 of this By-law 43-15. Additionally, I certify that there have been no By-law infractions during the previous calendar year. Date: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer: REFUSAL OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE Kennel License No. _________ has been refused/revoked due to the following reasons: Date: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer: The Corporation of the Township of Zorra Page 17 By-law No. 43-15 TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA Part I Provincial Offences Act BY-LAW 43-15 SCHEDULE "B" SHORT FORM WORDING Short Title:BY-LAW NUMBER 43-15, ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL BY-LAW Item Short Form Wording Provision Creating or Defining Offence Set Fine 1 Keeping more than 3 dogs in a Dwelling - Single Unit (amended by 22-21) 2.1 $300.00 2 Keeping more than 2 dogs in a Dwelling - Multiple Unit (amended by 22-21) 2.2 $300.00 3 Failed to obtain kennel license 3.1 $300.00 4 Fail to allow officer to carry out inspection (amended by 62-24) 3.12 $300.00 5 Failed to keep tethered dog in rear or side yard 4.1 $125.00 6 Failed to keep dog tethered on a device more than 3.5 metres 4.1 $125.00 7 Failed to provide adequate shelter size 4.2 $300.00 8 Failed to provide adequate food or water 4.4 $300.00 9 Failed to provide veterinary medical care 4.6 $300.00 10 Failed to ensure the animal enclosure is kept in a clean and sanitary condition, free from odour 4.7 $300.00 11 Being the owner of a dog, permitting it to run at large. (amended by 62-24) 4.10 $300.00 12 Failed to protect dog from exposure to elements 4.11 $300.00 13 Keeping a dog hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object using a choke collar or chain (amended by 62-24) 4.12 $300.00 14 Keeping a dog hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object for an extended period of time (amended by 62- 24) 4.13 $300.00 15 Keeping a dog in a confined space (amended by 62-24) 4.14 $300.00 16 Failed to remove excrement left by a dog on private or Township property 5.1 $125.00 17 Failed to remove excrement in a timely manner on owners property 5.3 $125.00 18 Failed to muzzle dog 6.1 (b)(i) $300.00 19 Keeping of more than 3 cats 7.1(b) $300.00 20 Keeping or harbouring an exotic pet 7.2 (a) $300.00 21 Failing to have an identification tag on a dog (added by By-law 22-21) 2.3 $125.00 22 Failing to register a dangerous dog (added by By-law 22-21) 6.2. $300.00 23 Keeping of livestock on property not zoned Agricultural Zone (added by By-law 62-24) 7.3 $300.00 "Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 61 of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33."