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THE CITY OF DAWSON
BYLAW #12-28
A Bylaw to provide for the control, health, and safety of, and protection from, animals in the City of
Dawson.
WHEREAS Section 265 of the Municipal Act, R.S.Y. 2002, c. 154 provides that Council may pass bylaws
for municipal purposes respecting the control, health, and safety of, and protection from, wild and
domestic animals, including insects and birds; and
WHEREAS Section 266 of the Municipal Act provides that Council may in such bylaws regulate, control or
prohibit, and provide for a system of licences, inspections, permits, or approvals.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Dawson, in open meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1.00
SHORT TITLE
1.01 This Bylaw may be cited as the "Animal Control Bylaw" (the "Bylaw").
2.00
DEFINITIONS
2.01
In this Bylaw:
"ANIMAL" refers to all members of the scientific kingdom Animalia unless otherwise specified in
the Bylaw, but does not include humans.
"ANIMAL SHELTER" means those premises used by the City for the purpose of impounding
Animals and includes those premises operated by a humane society for the purpose of providing
shelter to Animals.
"APIARY" means a place where bees or beehive or beekeeping equipment is kept;
"APPROVED TEMPORARY DOG TEAM AREA" means an area established by council resolution
for the temporary housing of a Dog Team in accordance with the terms of this Bylaw. Other
temporary Dog Team areas may be designated, from time to time, by council resolution.
"AT LARGE" means an Animal being off the Property of its Owner and not under the Owner's
Immediate Control.
"ATTACK" means to set upon with force, and also means to seek to hurt or defeat.
"BEES" means the insect Apis mellifera;
"BEEHIVE EQUIPMENT" means hives, supers, hive covers, hive floors, queen excluders,
frames, combs, and includes the honey, brood and pollen in the combs;
"BEEHIVE" means beehive equipment inhabited by live bees and for the purposes of this Bylaw,
a Beehive is an Accessory Structure as defined by the Zoning Bylaw and any successor
legislation.
"CAT" means a male or female domesticated cat.
"CITY" means the Town of the City of Dawson.
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"CITY APPROVED PEN OR CAGE" means a secured enclosure with a floor, four walls, and a
roof which complies with the minimum standards established by the Bylaw Officer or City
Manager.
"CITY MANAGER" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the City or delegate.
"COLONY" means queen, brood and accompanying adult bees.
"COOP" means a structure intended for the keeping of hens, the specifications and requirements
of which are set out in Section 8.02 & 8.03.
"DANGEROUS ANIMAL" means any Animal that:
a)
has chased, harassed, bitten, injured, attacked or killed an Animal or human, without
provocation, on public or private Property;
b)
has been trained to harass, attack, or bite another Animal or human;
c)
has shown the tendency or disposition to be threatening or aggressive; or
d)
is kept for the purpose of providing security or protection to persons or Property;
"DOG" means a male or female member of the canine family and includes crossbreeds.
"DOG TEAM" means three (3) or more Dogs trained to be harnessed together and used for
recreational or commercial purposes or in the maintenance of a subsistence lifestyle.
"FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW" means the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw or any successor
legislation.
"HEN" means a domesticated female chicken of the scientific classification Gallus gallus
domesticus that is at least four months old and for the purposes of this bylaw shall not include
ducks, geese, turkeys, pheasants, quail or other poultry or fowl.
"HEN PERMIT" means a permit issued under this Bylaw which authorizes the keeping of not
more than six (6) hens.
"HISTORIC TOWN SITE" means the area identified as the "Historic Town Site" in the City's
Zoning Bylaw or any successor legislation.
"HUMANE CARE" means:
a)
providing proper care, food, and shelter;
b)
preventing injury, pain, or suffering where possible, and providing adequate treatment
where such injury, pain or suffering occurs;
c)
preventing Animal sickness whenever possible and providing adequate treatment when
sickness occurs;
d)
protecting an Animal from abuse or undue hardship, deprivation, or neglect; and
e)
where an activity identified in subsections (a) and (d) is carried on in accordance with
reasonable practices of Animal management, husbandry, or slaughter provided that these
practices are carried out in a humane manner.
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"IMMEDIATE CONTROL" means to have an Animal on the Owner's Property securely confined
by a fence, pen or building; and to have an Animal off of the Owner's Property on a Leash held
firmly by the Owner, and kept within one (1) meter of the Owner when other people are nearby.
"KENNEL" means an establishment for the breeding and/or boarding of Animals.
"KENNEL OPERATOR" means a person who owns or operates a Kennel.
"LEASH" means a restrictive device, which may include a spool type Leash, adequate to control
the Animal on which it is attached, and which shall be of a maximum length of four (4) meters.
"MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER" means the person appointed by the Commissioner in Executive
Council to act as a Health Officer.
"MUZZLE" means a fastening or covering for the mouth of an Animal used to prevent eating or
biting, and which restrains the normal expression of the Animal.
"NEUTERED" means sexually sterile regardless of sex and includes a Dog or Cat that has been
certified by a Veterinarian as too old, or physically unable to be neutered.
"NUISANCE ANIMAL" is defined by way of example but not of limitation as:
a)
an Animal which causes damage to the Property of anyone other than its Owner,
including but not limited to getting into or turning over garbage containers, damaging
gardens, flowers and vegetables, or defecating on the Property of others or on any public
Property except in accordance with section 5.09 of this Bylaw;
b)
an Animal which is maintained in an unsanitary environment which results in offensive
odours or danger to the Animal or to the public health, safety or welfare; or an Animal not
maintained in a condition of good order and cleanliness, thereby increasing the probability
of the transmission of disease;
c)
an Animal kept on an Owner's Property that is maintained in a manner that is offensive,
annoying or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare of the community because
of the number, type, variety, density or location of animals on the Property;
d)
an Animal which is permitted or allowed to bark, whine, howl, crow, cackle or otherwise
make or cause noise in an excessive or untimely fashion so as to interfere with the
reasonable use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties;
e)
an Animal that is maintained without adequate medical treatment and that is diseased or
dangerous to the public health; or
f)
an Animal that chases, snaps at, or attacks; pedestrians, joggers, bicycles, or other
vehicles, or Animals being walked on a Leash.
"OFFICER" means any Bylaw Officer appointed by the City and any member of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police.
"OFF-LEASH AREA" means a designated area of land, identified by a sign posted by the Officer,
within which Dogs may run At Large.
"OWNER" means any person, partnership, association or corporation that owns, possesses or
has control, care or custody over an Animal.
"PARCEL" means any lot, block or other area in which land is held or into which it is subdivided,
but does not include a highway, street or lane.
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"PARCEL LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE" as defined by the Zoning Bylaw and any successor
legislation.
"PARCEL LINE, INTERIOR SIDE" as defined by the Zoning Bylaw and any successor legislation.
"PARCEL LINE, REAR" as defined by the Zoning Bylaw and any successor legislation.
"PRINCIPAL BUILDING" means a building that contains floor space, the majority of which is
used for the permitted principal use on a parcel.
"PROPERTY" means land and improvements uniquely identified on the Municipal Assessment
Roll of the City.
"ROOSTER" means a domesticated male chick or chicken.
"SECURE ENCLOSURE" means an enclosed structure, building, cage, or fenced area of such
construction that will not allow an Animal to jump, climb, dig or force its way out, or to allow the
entry or access of unauthorized persons and that has four walls, a roof and a floor.
"SPECIAL NEEDS DOG" means any Dog trained by a recognized and accredited institution to
provide assistance to persons with hearing or visual impairments, physical disabilities,
developmental or intellectual disabilities, or to assist persons with other disabilities in the
performance of daily activities.
"TRAP" means any device or machine that shuts suddenly, as with a spring, and is used for the
capture of live animals.
"VETERINARIAN" means a person who holds a current licence to practice veterinary medicine in
a province or territory.
"WILD ANIMAL" means an Animal belonging to a species indigenous to the Yukon and not
normally domesticated or tame in nature.
"WORKING DOG" means a Dog trained to assist the disabled or a Dog trained and used by its
Owner for hunting or trapping in the maintenance of a subsistence lifestyle or a Dog from a
registered Dog Team.
3.00
PROVISION OF NEEDS
3.01
Every Owner of an Animal shall provide Humane Care to that Animal, and every person, including
an Owner, shall treat all Animals in a humane manner.
3.02
Every person who keeps an Animal within the municipality shall provide the Animal or cause it to
be provided with:
a)
clean, potable drinking water available at all times, and suitable food of sufficient quantity
and quality to allow for normal, healthy growth and the maintenance of normal, healthy
body weight;
b)
food and water receptacles kept sanitary and located so as to avoid contamination by
excreta;
c)
the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good health, including the
opportunity to be unfettered from a fixed area and exercised regularly under appropriate
control; and
d)
necessary veterinary medical care when the Animal exhibits signs of pain, illness or
suffering.
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3.03
Every person who keeps an Animal which normally resides outside, or which is kept outside
unsupervised for extended periods of time, shall ensure the Animal is provided with:
a)
a total area that is at least twice the length of the Animal in all directions; and
b)
a house or shelter to ensure protection from heat, cold, and wet. Such house or shelter
must provide sufficient space to allow the Animal the ability to turn around freely and lie in
a normal position and be situated in an area providing sufficient shade to protect the
Animal from the direct rays of the sun at all times; any pen must be regularly cleaned and
sanitized, and all excrement removed, at least once a week.
3.04
No person shall cause an Animal to be hitched, tied or fastened while unattended by the Owner to
a fixed object where a choke collar, choke chain or pinch collar forms part of the securing
apparatus, or where a rope or cord is tied directly around the animal's neck.
3.05
No person shall cause an Animal to be confined in an enclosed space, including a motor vehicle,
without adequate ventilation.
3.06
No person shall transport an Animal outside the passenger compartment of any motor vehicle or
trailer unless the Animal is adequately confined or unless it is secured in a body harness or other
manner of fastening which is adequate to prevent the Animal from falling off the vehicle or
otherwise injuring itself.
a)
In any prosecution or proceeding under this section, the registered Owner or operator, as
applicable, of the motor vehicle or trailer shall be deemed to be the Owner of the Animal,
unless he or she proves to the satisfaction of the Judge that at the time of the offence the
motor vehicle was not being used to transport the Animal by him or her and that the
motor vehicle was not being used by any other person with his consent, express or
implied.
3.07
No person shall cause an Animal to be muzzled unless it is in the Immediate Control of the
Owner.
4.00
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS PROHIBITED
4.01
No person shall keep an Animal in an unsanitary condition within the municipality. Conditions
shall be considered unsanitary where the keeping of the Animal results in an accumulation of
fecal matter, an odour, insect infestation or rodent attractants which endanger the health of the
Animal or any person, or which disturb or are likely to disturb the enjoyment, comfort or
convenience of any person in or about any neighbouring properties, dwelling, office, hospital or
commercial establishment.
5.00
CONTROL OF ANIMALS
5.01
No Owner of an Animal shall permit such Animal to run At Large and where such Animal is found
running At Large, it shall be deemed to be doing so with the consent of the Owner.
5.02
No Owner of an Animal shall permit such Animal to be upon any public or private Property within
the municipal boundaries of the City, without the Property owner's consent, unless such Animal is
on a Leash held at all times by the Owner. The Animal shall be confined by the Owner holding
the Leash within a one (1) meter radius when other persons are in the immediate vicinity of the
Animal.
5.03
Council, by resolution, may designate areas as Off-Leash Areas within the City where dogs,
except dogs deemed dangerous or dogs being investigated as dangerous are permitted to run At
Large, and may specify the period of time in which the "Leash optional" designation shall be in
effect.
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5.04
The Owner of an Off-Leash Animal, while in an Off-Leash Area, shall at all times:
a)
keep the Animal under control by verbal command;
b)
carry a Leash not exceeding two (2) meters in length;
c)
clean up after the Animal; and
d)
ensure that the Animal does not cause injury or damage to any person, another Animal,
or to any Property.
5.05 An Owner may leave a leashed Animal temporarily unattended by tying it to a building or other
structure in the following circumstances:
a)
outside the Historic Town Site of the City;
b)
within the Historic Town Site of the City at specific sites designated by resolution of
council;
c)
within the Historic Town Site of the City where permission from the Property/business
owner has been granted.
5.06
Any Animal not controlled in accordance with this Bylaw shall be deemed to be At Large.
5.07
Every Owner of a female Dog or Cat in heat shall confine such an Animal within a building or
other Secure Enclosure in such a manner as to prevent the Dog or Cat from coming into contact
with a male Dog or Cat, as the case may be. Such confinement shall continue for the whole
period the female Dog or Cat is in heat, except that such Dog or Cat may be released from such
confinement for controlled breeding purposes and for the purpose of exercising or defecating on
the Owner's Property.
5.08
No Owner of an Animal shall permit the Animal to become a Nuisance Animal.
5.09
No Owner of an Animal shall permit the Animal to defecate on public or private Property, other
than the owner's, within the boundaries of the City. It is not a violation of this section where the
Owner of the offending Animal immediately cleans up and properly disposes of the defecation.
5.10
An Owner shall ensure that all Animals are properly secured on their Property by one of the
following:
a)
a City Approved Pen, cage, or Dog run; or
b)
tethered to a post by a chain having a minimum of a one (1) meter turning radius.
5.11
All Dogs tethered or caged within the City must be given an opportunity to exercise off of the
tether, or out of the cage, for a minimum of one (1) hour in a twenty four (24) hour period.
5.12
No person shall:
a)
interfere with, or attempt to obstruct, an Officer or other person who is attempting to seize
or who has seized any Animal in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw;
b)
unlock or unlatch or otherwise open a vehicle, cage, Animal Shelter or other similar
structure in which Animals seized for impoundment have been placed;
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c)
remove or attempt to remove any Animal from the possession of an Officer or from any
person at the time responsible for the operation or maintenance of the Animal Shelter at
which the Animal is being held;
d)
release or remove, or attempt to release or remove, any Animal contained in a Trap
installed by an Officer; or
e)
destroy, damage, or otherwise interfere with any Trap installed by an Officer.
6.00
ANIMAL DENSITY
6.01
On any residential Parcel in any Zoning District, no more than (4) four household pets, not to
include more than (2) two dogs shall be allowed.
6.02
On any agricultural or non-residential Parcel in any Zoning District, no more than (3) three dogs
shall be allowed, unless a Kennel permit has been obtained.
6.03
Kennels shall not be located within 150 m of any dwelling on an adjacent site nor within 75 m of
any Property line.
6.04
On residential parcels 0.81 ha in size or larger, additional Animal/bird units shall be allowed in
accordance with the following:
Residential Parcel Size Allowable Number of Animal Units
0.81 ha - 1.21 ha 1
1.22 ha - 1.61 ha 2
1.62 - 2.02 ha 3
2.03 ha - 2.42 ha 4
2.43 ha - 4.04 ha 5
4.05 ha or greater 5*
* Plus - the number of Animal units permitted for that portion of the Parcel in excess of 4.05 ha.
Example: 5.26 ha = 5+2 = 7 total Animal units.
6.05
For the purposes of this Section, "one Animal unit" means the following:
i.
1 horse, donkey, mule or ass (over one year old), or
ii.
2 colts up to one year old, or
iii.
2 llama, 3 alpaca or guanaco, or
iv.
1 cow or steer (over one year old), or
v.
2 calves up to one year old, or
vi.
15 chickens, or
vii.
10 ducks, turkeys, pheasants, geese or other similar fowl, or
viii.
3 sheep or goats, or
ix.
20 rabbits or other similar rodents
6.06
For the purposes of section 6.05, a residential Parcel shall be defined as a Parcel less than 20
ha. where the principal use is residential in nature.
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6.07
Once a person has obtained a Hen permit under this Bylaw, such person shall not keep any more
than six (6) Hens on a Property smaller than 0.81 ha.
6.08
A maximum of two (2) Beehives may be kept on a lot that is smaller than 0.41 ha; a maximum of
four (4) Beehives may be kept on lots that are larger than 0.41 ha.
6.09
The following table establishes the animal unit equivalencies to be applied to the definition of
intensive livestock development:
Kind of Animal
Number of Animals Equivalent to One Animal Unit
Swine:
Sows - Farrow to Weaning
(Includes gilts sucking 18 kg. (40 lb.)
3.0
Feeder Hogs (54 kg. (120 lb.) average)
5.0
Farrow to Finish
15.0
Cattle:
Dairy Cows
0.8
Beef, Cows or Bulls
1.0
Feeder Cattle
1.5
Calves
5.0
Poultry:
Hens, Cockerels
125.0
Chicks, Broilers
250.0
Turkey Hens
75.0
Turkey Toms
50.0
Miscellaneous:
Rams and Ewes plus Lambs
5.0
Lambs
12.0
Horses
1.0
Mink
80.0
Rabbits
40.0
Ratites (Ostrich, Emu, etc.)
2.0
6.10
All development proposals shall be considered and decided upon by the City based upon their
individual merit. Consideration should be given to such items as:
a)
Site selection;
b)
Waste disposal;
c)
Distance from roads and watercourses;
d)
Requirements of the land use district;
e)
Distance from neighbouring residences.
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7.00
LICENCES AND FEES
7.01
No person shall own, possess or harbour a Dog over the age of six (6) months, which is weaned
from its mother, unless such a Dog is licenced pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw except in
the following circumstances:
a)
a service Dog employed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
b)
a Working Dog trained to assist the disabled; or
c)
a Dog owned by, or in the possession of, a non-resident Owner for a time period not
exceeding two (2) weeks.
7.02
The burden of proof that an Owner is not a resident and is temporarily in the City for a period not
exceeding two (2) weeks shall rest upon the Owner
7.03
The Owner of a Neutered Dog may apply for a lifetime Dog licence and pay a licence fee as
prescribed in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw or any successor legislation, and shall thereafter
identify the Dog with a tag affixed to the Dog collar, proof of which shall be provided by the Owner
of the Dog.
7.04
The Owner of an unneutered Dog shall annually apply to the City for a Dog licence tag and pay
the annual fee as prescribed in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw or any successor legislation.
7.05 Where during the current licence year, the Owner of a Dog produces a veterinary certificate
certifying that such Dog has been Neutered within six (6) months of the purchase of an
unneutered licence, the Owner shall be entitled to a refund of the difference between an
unneutered licence and a Lifetime licence.
7.06
No person shall use a Dog licence tag on a Dog to which it is not registered.
7.07
Every person who becomes the Owner of a Dog which is not currently licenced in accordance
with the provisions of this Bylaw shall, immediately upon becoming the Owner of the Dog, apply
to the City for a Dog licence, pay the licence fee prescribed and provide the City with the
information required.
7.08
Every person who becomes the new Owner of a Dog that is currently licenced in accordance with
the provisions of this Bylaw shall, within fifteen (15) days after becoming the Owner of the said
Dog, notify the City of the new owner's name, street address, telephone number and postal
address, and the licence tag number of the Dog.
7.09
An applicant for a Dog licence shall complete an application in a form approved by the City
Manager and no licence will be issued until such application form is completed.
7.10
The Dog licence shall be securely fastened to a collar or harness worn by the Dog anytime the
Dog is off the Owner's Property. Any licenced Dog off the Owner's Property and not wearing its
Dog licence shall be deemed to be an unlicenced Dog.
7.11
A Dog shall not be licenced as a Neutered Dog unless proof in a form acceptable to the City has
been provided that the Dog is sexually sterile.
7.12
Working Dogs shall be issued a licence tag without payment of fees except for Dog Teams which
fee is set out in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw or any successor legislation.
7.13
Every licence and permit issued under this Bylaw, with the exception of the Life Time Licence,
shall be effective from the 1st day of January or the date of issuance until and including the 31st of
December next following.
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7.14
Licences issued under this Bylaw shall not be transferable from one Dog to another and no refund
shall be made on any licence fee because of the death or disposal of the Dog, or upon the Owner
leaving the City before the expiration of the licence period.
7.15
An Owner of a licenced Dog may obtain a replacement Dog tag licence to replace a lost tag.
7.16
An applicant for a Dog licence permit shall pay a fee as established in the City's Fees and
Charges Bylaw or any successor legislation.
7.17
Working and/or racing sled Dogs, being used for transportation purposes, may be brought into the
boundaries of the City without a licence for a maximum period of ninety six (96) consecutive
hours or such longer time if approved by the City Manager.
7.18
Working Dogs, trained to assist the disabled, must be registered with the City and will be issued a
licence at no cost to the Owner.
7.19
A person shall not keep hens or Bees in an urban residential area of the City unless that person:
a)
is the Owner of and resides on that same Property within the municipal limits of the City
of Dawson;
b)
makes an application to the City in a format as determined by the Designated Officer;
c)
acknowledges by written declaration that he has read, understands, and will follow the
rules respecting the keeping of hens or Bees in the City which shall be included in an
information hand-out provided by the Designated Officer; and
d)
agrees in writing to update the City with any changes to the information included in the
application within seventy two (72) hours of such change, and
e)
agrees in writing, in a form prescribed by the Designated Officer permitting an Officer to
enter onto the Property on which the Coop or Apiary is to be located, for the purpose of
inspecting the Coop or Apiary.
7.20
Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of an application for a Hen or Apiary permit, the Designated
Officer shall:
a)
ensure that such application is complete and meets all requirements of the Bylaw;
b)
if such application is not complete, or it contravenes a provision of the Bylaw, return the
application to the applicant after which the applicant may address such deficiencies and
resubmit;
c) review the application within fourteen (14) additional calendar days;
7.21
The decision of the Designated Officer respecting the application for a Hen or Apiary permit is
final and binding and shall not be subject to appeal.
7.22 Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, the Designated Officer may refuse to approve an
application and issue a permit, or may revoke an existing permit for a minimum of eighteen (18)
months, if an applicant or a permit holder has:
(a) been convicted of cruelty to animals, or
(b) outstanding fines for more than one breach of this Bylaw, or
(c) equipment and/or Animals impounded, or
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(d) multiple infractions of this Bylaw within a year.
8.00
KEEPING OF HENS AND COOPS
8.01
A permit holder may not at any time keep a Rooster.
8.02
A person who keeps one or more hens must:
a)
provide a Coop which shall be constructed according to the requirements and
specifications below;
b)
keep each Hen in the Coop at all times;
c)
keep Hens in their indoor Coop between 11PM and 7AM;
d)
provide each Hen with food, water, shelter, light, ventilation, veterinary care, and
opportunities for essential behaviors such as scratching, dust-bathing, and roosting, all
sufficient to maintain the hen in good health;
e)
maintain each Coop in good repair and sanitary condition, and free from vermin and
obnoxious smells and substances;
f)
construct and maintain each Coop to prevent any rodent from harboring underneath or
within it, or within its walls, and to prevent entrance by any other Animal;
g)
keep a food container and water container in each Coop;
h)
keep each Coop securely closed at all times;
i)
remove leftover feed, trash, and manure in a timely manner;
j)
store manure within a fully enclosed structure, and store no more than three (3) cubic feet
of manure at a time unless directed to remove and dispose of such manure sooner by the
Designated Officer;
k)
keep hens for personal use only, and not sell eggs, manure, meat, or other products
derived from hens;
l)
slaughter hens in an efficient and humane manner that does not subject them to
avoidable discomfort; and
m)
not keep a Hen in a cage except when actively transporting the Hen off of the Property.
8.03
A Coop must include both a walled, roofed structure and an outdoor pen. Any Coop must:
a)
be securely enclosed to prevent the escape of hens and the entrance of any other
Animal;
b)
be no more than 10 m² in floor area;
c)
be no more than 2 m high;
d)
be no less than 1.5 m from any Parcel Line, Rear;
e)
be no less than 3.0 m from any Parcel Line, Exterior Side;
f)
be no less than 0.6 m from any Parcel Line, Interior Side;
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g)
provide at least 0.37 m² of interior floor area per Hen
h)
provide at least 0.92 m² of outdoor pen area per Hen
i)
provide a floor of any combination of vegetated or bare earth in the outdoor pen area;
j)
provide at least one nest box and perch per Hen. Each perch must be at least 18 cm
long; and
k)
conform to all other accessory structure regulations.
8.04
An Officer has the power to demand information on hens within the municipal limits, the power to
enter and inspect Property, which shall include a Coop, and the power to seize, impound and
destroy an Animal which shall include a Hen.
9.00
KEEPING OF BEES AND APIARIES
9.01
A person must not keep Bees except in an Apiary registered under this Bylaw.
9.02
It shall be the duty of every person on whose Property Bees are kept to adhere to good
management practices and maintain Bees in a condition that will reasonably prevent swarming
and aggressive behavior.
9.03
It shall be the responsibility of the person on whose Property the Bees are kept to provide
adequate water for the Bees to prevent Bees from seeking water in neighboring swimming pools,
birdbaths, ponds or other community bodies of water.
9.04
It shall be the responsibility of the person on whose Property the Bees are kept to deter other
animals and protect the Beehives from disturbance by animals by a suitable method of
prevention, including but not limited to adequate fencing or hedging or motion-censored high
pitched deterrent devices;
9.05
Beekeeping is not allowed in the C1 zone as defined in the City's Zoning Bylaw and any
successor legislation.
9.06 In order to minimize conflict with neighbouring properties the Beehive shall be:
(a) Situated 2.5 meters or more above ground level and not be less than 1.5 meters from the
Property line; or
(b) Situated behind a solid fence or a natural barrier (such as shrubbery of a hedge) that is 1.8
meters in height running parallel to the Property line; or
(c) Be located a minimum of 7.5 meters away from the neighbouring property line;
and in all cases the Beehive entrance will be directed away from the neighbouring property.
9.07
A person who suspects disease in an Apiary must immediately report the suspicion, along with
the person's reasons, to Yukon Government's Agriculture Branch.
9.08
If an Apiary has a disease that the Agriculture Branch determines is sufficiently severe, the Apiary
must be destroyed.
9.09
A person must not keep Bees in a hive or structure that does not have movable frames containing
combs.
9.10
A person must not possess Beehive Equipment that does not have movable frames for combs.
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9.11
An Officer has the power to demand information on Apiaries within the municipal limits, the power
to enter and inspect Property, which shall include a Beehive, and the power to seize, impound,
and destroy Bees and Beekeeping Equipment.
10.00 DANGEROUS ANIMALS
10.01 Where a Designated Officer has reasonable grounds to believe a Dog is a Dangerous Animal, the
Designated Officer shall provide a written report to the City Manager requesting that the Dog be
declared a Dangerous Animal.
10.02 Upon receipt of a written report, the City Manager shall give written notice to the Owner of the
Dog at least ten (10) days in advance of a decision on whether or not to declare the Dog
dangerous by serving a notice upon the Owner or by mailing same by certified mail to the last
known address of the Owner. The notice shall include:
a)
The written report of the Designated Officer;
b)
A copy of the Dangerous Animal provisions contained in this Bylaw; and
c)
A statement that if the Dog Owner does not, within ten (10) days of the receipt of the
notice, provide written reasons as to why the declaration should not be made, a
determination on whether or not to deem the Dog dangerous will be made without further
notice.
10.03 Where a written statement from the Dog Owner is received, within ten (10) days of receipt of the
notice, the City Manager shall, within ten (10) days of the receipt of the statement, make a final
determination with respect to declaring the Dog dangerous, and thereafter provide written notice
of the decision to the Owner of the Dog by serving the decision on the Owner or by mailing the
decision by registered mail to the last known address of the Owner.
10.04 Where a written statement is not received from the Dog Owner within ten (10) days from the date
of the written notice, the City Manager shall forthwith determine whether or not to declare the Dog
a Dangerous Animal.
10.05 The previous sections do not apply where there has been a conviction under the Dog bite
provisions of this Bylaw.
10.06 Where a decision is made to declare a Dog dangerous, under the provisions of this Bylaw, the
City Manager shall notify the Dog Owner within thirty (30) days of the decision by serving a notice
upon the Owner of the decision or by mailing same by registered mail to the last known address
of the Owner.
10.07 Where notice is provided to a Dog Owner that a Dog has been declared a Dangerous Dog, the
notice shall include an appeal form to be returned to the City within ten (10) days. Upon receipt of
an executed appeal form from the Dog Owner, the City Manager shall, within fifteen (15) days, set
the matter down in Territorial Court for a determination as to whether the Dog is a Dangerous
Animal.
10.08 At the completion of a hearing in Territorial Court of this Bylaw, the presiding Judge shall make a
determination as to whether or not the Dog is to be deemed a Dangerous Animal.
10.09
No person shall own a Dangerous Animal unless such Animal is:
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a) Confined within a Secure Enclosure, or unless such Animal is securely muzzled and leashed
when outside that Secure Enclosure; and
b) Licenced with the municipality as a Dangerous Animal; and
c) Neutered.
10.10 At all times when off of the Owner's Property, a dangerous Dog shall be on a Leash and under
the control of the Owner who shall be, for the purposes of these Dangerous Animal provisions, a
responsible person over the age of eighteen (18).
10.11 A Secure Enclosure, used to house a Dangerous Animal, shall not be within one (1) meter of the
Property line or within three (3) meters of a neighboring dwelling unit.
10.12 A sign shall be displayed at each entrance to the Property and building in which a Dangerous
Animal is kept, warning in writing, as well as with a symbol, that there is a Dangerous Animal on
the Property. This sign shall be visible and legible from the nearest road or thoroughfare.
10.13 The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall have a policy of liability insurance in force, satisfactory to
the City, in the amount of at least five hundred thousand ($500,000) dollars, to cover any future
injuries caused by the Dangerous Animal. This policy shall contain a provision requiring the City
to be named as an additional insured for the sole purpose that the insurance company shall notify
the City of any cancellation, termination or expiration of the policy.
10.14 The City Manager shall have the discretion to modify the conditions for owning and maintaining a
Dangerous Animal, and any modified conditions shall be set out in writing and include written
reasons for the modified conditions.
10.15 A Designated Officer shall have the authority to make whatever inquiry is deemed necessary to
ensure compliance with the Dangerous Animal provisions of this Bylaw.
10.16 The City may not offer for adoption any Dog that has been designated as dangerous under this
Bylaw.
10.17 No Owner of a Dog shall permit the Dog to bite any other Dog that is on a Leash, and where a
Dog has bitten a leashed Animal it shall be deemed to have done so with the consent of its
Owner.
a)
No Owner of a Dog shall permit such Dog to bite, without provocation, any other Dog that
is off Leash, and where a Dog has, without provocation, bitten another unleashed Dog it
shall be deemed to have done so with the consent of its Owner.
10.18 No Owner of a Dog shall permit such Dog to bite any person without provocation, and where such
Dog has, without provocation, bitten any person it shall be deemed to have been done with the
consent of the Owner.
10.19 No owner of any Dog shall permit such Dog to bite, Attack, harass, or kill any other tethered
Animal or any Animal or poultry which is on its respective private Property, and where such Dog
has bitten, attacked, harassed or killed any Animal or poultry it shall be deemed to have been
done with the consent of the Owner.
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10.20 Upon conviction of an offence contrary to sections 10.17 to 10.19 of this Bylaw, the Dog set out in
the complaint shall automatically be deemed a Dangerous Animal, and said conviction shall serve
as the notice required pursuant to this Bylaw.
10.21 Where a Judge is satisfied, upon evidence under oath, that there are reasonable and probable
grounds to believe that a Dangerous Animal is being kept in violation of the Dangerous Animal
provisions of this Bylaw, the Judge may, by order, authorize an Officer to seize and impound the
Animal and set out in the Order any conditions which the Owner shall meet before the Animal
may be released without further application to the Court.
10.22 Where a Judge is satisfied, upon evidence under oath, that there are reasonable and probable
grounds to believe that an Animal is being kept in violation of this Bylaw and it is in the interest of
public safety or necessary for the humane treatment of the Animal to do so, the Judge may, by
order, authorize an Officer to seize and impound the Animal and set out any conditions which the
Owner shall meet before the Animal may be released without further application to the Court.
a)
Where a Judge is satisfied, upon conviction of an offence under any section in the Bylaw,
that there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe that an offence under this
Bylaw may continue unless an Animal is, or animals are, impounded, the Judge may, by
order, authorize an Officer to seize and impound the Animal or animals and set out in the
order any condition which the Owner shall meet before the Animal or animals may be
released and may set out a time period within which the Owner must meet the conditions
set out in the order.
b)
If the Owner fails to meet the conditions set out in an order granted pursuant to the
Bylaw, in the time period set out in the order, and the period for an appeal has lapsed
without an appeal being filed, the City may dispose of the Animal or animals, that are the
subject of the order, in whatever manner it sees fit, including the animal's destruction.
10.23 Upon demand being made by a Designated Officer, an Owner who fails to surrender an Animal,
that is the subject of an impoundment order pursuant to this Bylaw, commits an offence.
10.24 Where an Animal is seized and impounded pursuant to the Bylaw, an Owner may apply to the
court on three (3) clear days notice to set aside the order of impoundment.
10.25 Where an Animal is impounded pursuant to this Bylaw and the Owner fails to comply with the
conditions set out in the order of impoundment, or to make an application to the court pursuant to
this Bylaw, within seven (7) days from the date of impoundment, the Animal shall be destroyed.
10.26 Upon application being made by an Owner for the return of an impounded Animal, the Judge shall
confirm the order of impoundment unless the Owner shows cause why the impoundment of the
Animal is not necessary in the public interest.
10.27 Where a Judge is satisfied that the public interest does not require impoundment of the Animal,
the Judge shall order the Animal released into the care of its Owner upon such conditions as are
reasonably necessary to ensure the protection of the persons and Property of others.
10.28 Where an Animal has been released from impoundment pursuant to this Bylaw, and the Owner
breaches any condition imposed by the Judge as a condition of the release, the Owner will be
deemed to have committed an offence.
10.29 Where the Owner of an Animal is charged with an offence under this Bylaw, the prosecutor may
make application to a Judge for an order returning the Animal to impoundment, and a Judge may
order the Animal impounded.
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10.30 Where a Dangerous Animal dies or is sold or otherwise disposed of, the Owner shall notify an
Officer of the disposal, including the name and address of the new Owner if applicable, and, in
the case of death, shall provide certification by a Veterinarian, or the carcass of the Animal, for
inspection by an Officer. An Owner who fails to comply with the requirements of this section
commits an offence.
10.31 Where an Animal is impounded, pursuant to a Judge's order, the Owner shall bear all costs
related to the impoundment, and the failure by the Owner to bear these costs shall result in
disposal of the Animal in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, and the Owner shall be
deemed to have committed an offence.
10.32 Where a Judge is satisfied that, in the public interest, a Dangerous Animal should be destroyed,
or otherwise disposed of, the Judge shall order the destruction or other disposition at the expense
of the Owner.
11.00
KENNELS
11.01 Any person desiring to operate a Kennel shall annually apply for a Kennel permit on an application
form approved by the City Manager, and shall operate the Kennel in accordance with the Animal
Regulations in the City's Zoning Bylaw or any successor legislation.
11.02 No Kennel permit or renewal shall be issued under this section unless the applicant has provided,
at the time of application:
a)
the written consents, in a form prescribed by the City Manager, of two/thirds (2/3) of all
Property Owners whose Property is located within fifteen hundred (1500) feet of the
boundaries of the Property on which the Kennel is to be located; and
b)
an agreement in writing, in a form prescribed by the City Manager permitting an Officer to
enter onto the Property on which the Kennel is to be located, for the purpose of
inspecting the Kennel.
11.03 Any holder of a Kennel permit must also purchase a business licence from the City.
11.04 Where an Officer finds that the applicant or operator of a Kennel does not comply with any
section of this Bylaw, the Officer may direct that the Animals be seized and impounded. All costs
associated with the seizure and boarding of the Animals shall be the responsibility of the applicant
or operator of the Kennel.
11.05 Any person operating a licenced Kennel may keep unlicenced Dogs confined in the Kennel, but
any Dog leaving the Property, on which the Kennel is located, must be licenced and wearing its
Dog tag licence.
11.06 An Officer may enter and inspect the Kennel under authority of the agreement in writing
contemplated by this Bylaw.
12.00
WILD ANIMALS
12.01 No person shall own a Wild Animal within the City except for the purpose of exhibition in circuses,
zoos, or educational institutions, and in accordance with such regulations as shall be established
from time to time by the City.
12.02 At the discretion of the Designated Officer, and in consultation with the authority having
jurisdiction, a person may be given permission to assist the authority in the care and maintenance
of an injured or recovering Wild Animal or bird.
13.00
RABIES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL
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13.01 Any Animal that bites another Animal or a human, and any Animal that is suspected by a
Veterinarian or the Medical Health Officer of being rabid may be seized by an Officer and
impounded at a place to be determined by an Officer and placed under quarantine for a period of
no less than fourteen (14) days. Where the Animal is diagnosed as potentially rabid by a
Veterinarian or the Medical Health Officer, the Animal shall be destroyed.
13.02 Every Animal bitten by an Animal suspected of being rabid, at the discretion of an Officer, may
forthwith be destroyed or may be impounded and quarantined in accordance with this Bylaw.
13.03 Any Animal quarantined pursuant to this Bylaw shall not be released from quarantine except with
the written approval of the Medical Health Officer, and before release the Animal shall be
vaccinated at the Owner's expense. Any person who releases such Animal without the written
permission of an Officer or Medical Health Officer is guilty of an offence.
13.04 The cost of quarantining and/or treating an Animal under this Bylaw, including impoundment and
other Animal control fees as set out in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw or any successor
legislation, shall be borne by the Owner of the Animal.
13.05 Where any Animal has been quarantined, pursuant to this Bylaw, and has not been retrieved by
the Owner within four (4) standard working days of the completion of the quarantine period, the
Animal is deemed to have been abandoned by the Owner and the City may adopt or otherwise
dispose of the Animal.
13.06 Where the Animal, suspected of being rabid, dies while under quarantine, the City shall
immediately send the head of such Animal to a laboratory for pathological analysis, and shall
notify the Officer or Medical Health Officer of any known human contacts and of the diagnosis
made of the suspected Animal after pathological examination.
13.07 Except as provided elsewhere in this Bylaw, no person shall kill or cause to be killed, nor remove
any of the following Animals from the City, without written permission from an Officer or the
Medical Health Officer:
a)
any rabid Animal;
b)
any Animal suspected of having or of having been exposed to rabies; or
c)
any Animal which has bitten a human.
13.08 Upon demand of an Officer, the carcass of any dead Animal, which has been exposed to rabies,
shall be surrendered to an Officer or to the Medical Health Officer.
13.09 It is an offence under this Bylaw for any person to bring or bed a horse or horses inside the City
boundaries which is infected with Equine Infectious Anaemia and it is also an offence to bring or
bed any horse or horses inside the City boundaries without first presenting to the City proof in a
form satisfactory to the City that each of the horses has been tested for Equine Infectious
Anaemia in the same year in which the horse bedded within, or is to be brought into, the City and
that the test has been negative.
13.10 Any horse bedded in, or brought into, the City in breach of this Bylaw may be impounded and
quarantined by an Officer and shall not be released from quarantine except with the written
permission of a Veterinarian.
13.11 The cost of transportation, impoundment, quarantine, care and feeding, and any required testing,
or other action, arising from a horse being seized pursuant to this Bylaw shall be borne by the
Owner of the horse.
14.00
IMPOUNDMENT AND DISPOSAL OF ANIMALS
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14.01 The City hereby establishes and authorizes the maintenance and operation of an Animal Shelter
for the purpose of impounding animals.
14.02 An Officer may immediately seize any Animal found running At Large or, with consent of the
Property Owner if the Animal is on private Property, an Animal which is, or has been, causing a
nuisance or which is, or has been, disturbing the peace and quiet of any person. An Officer may
impound such an Animal at the Animal Shelter, or any other facility, at the discretion of the
Officer.
14.03 A citizen may seize any Animal found running At Large or, with consent of the Property Owner, if
the Animal is on private Property, any Animal which is damaging or has damaged public or
private Property or is attacking, or has attacked, a person and shall forthwith turn the Animal over
to an Officer or other City employee. Any citizen seizing such an Animal must provide Humane
Care to the Animal until such time as it can be turned over to an Officer or City Manager.
14.04 A citizen may catch or live Trap and hold any Animal that is found running At Large, using a Trap
provided by the Designated Officer, provided that:
(a) the citizen demonstrates proficiency in using a live Trap and in the care and handling of an
Animal caught in a live Trap; and
(b) a Trap is not left unattended and is checked on an hourly basis; and
(c) trapped animals are turned over to a Designated Officer forthwith.
14.05 When an Animal is impounded as either a Dangerous Animal, or as an Animal At Large, an
Officer may require the Owner to have the Animal Neutered as a condition of its release.
14.06 Where an Animal, wearing a current City licence tag, is impounded an Officer shall make all
reasonable efforts to identify and notify the Owner and to inform the Owner of the conditions
under which custody of the Animal may be regained.
14.07 Except where an Animal has been quarantined or ordered destroyed, pursuant to this Bylaw, the
Owner of an impounded Animal may recover such Animal within four (4) standard working days of
its being impounded, subject to the payment of all impoundment and other Animal Control fees as
prescribed in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw or any successor legislation. Any Animal, which
is required to be licenced, shall not be released from impoundment until such time as the Owner
has obtained a current licence for the Animal.
14.08 Subject to the time requirements of this Bylaw, if the Owner does not recover the Animal within
four (4) standard working days of its being impounded the City may commence proceedings to
dispose of the Animal, subject to the condition that the Owner may recover the Animal in
accordance with the conditions in this Bylaw at any time prior to the Animal being given to a new
Owner or destroyed.
14.09 Impoundment fees will be levied on a graduated scale with a fee for the first impoundment, the
second impoundment, and the third and subsequent impoundments.
14.10 For the purposes of the impoundment provisions of this Bylaw:
a)
where more than one Animal owned by an Owner is impounded at the same time or at
different times, each impoundment of an individual Animal shall be considered to be
separate and consecutive; and
b)
there shall be deemed to be a previous impoundment of the Animal if the Animal has
been impounded in the previous twelve (12) months.
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14.11 Impounded Animals, not recovered by an Owner, will be disposed of by first trying to find them a
new home with a caring responsible Owner.
14.12 Where a reasonable attempt to find an adoptive Owner is unsuccessful the Animal shall be
destroyed in a humane fashion and the carcass disposed of in accordance with Yukon
Environmental Health and Public Health requirements.
14.13 Officers have the right to seize any Dangerous animals, or any Animal he believes may be
suffering from a communicable disease, or may seize any Animal from any person whom the
Officer finds contravening this Bylaw.
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CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
15.01 With the exception of the destruction of an Animal pursuant to this Bylaw by an Officer, or by a
Veterinarian, no person shall kill an Animal unless it has been raised for food.
15.02 No person shall maim, wound, poison, or injure an Animal.
15.03 No person shall place poison in such a position that it may easily be consumed by Animals.
15.04 Everyone commits an offence who:
a)
wilfully causes or, being the Owner, permits another to cause unnecessary pain, suffering
or injury to a wild or domestic Animal, including an insect or bird; or
b)
abandons an Animal or bird in distress or wilfully neglects or fails to provide suitable and
adequate food, water, shelter and care for any Animal or bird.
16.00
INTERESTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY
16.01 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, where an Officer considers it to be in the best
interest of public safety to do so, he may, with the consent of the Owner, if the Animal is on the
Owners Property, or without consent of the Owner, if the Animal is running At Large, forthwith
destroy any Animal in contravention of this Bylaw, whether or not such Animal is deemed to have
an aggressive or dangerous temperament.
16.02 An Officer may enter upon any Property for the purpose of securing or seizing any Animal to
prevent the continuation of an offence or to determine ownership.
17.00
OFFENCE AND PENALTIES
17.01 Any person who contravenes a provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence.
17.02 Any person who commits an offence under this Bylaw is, in addition to any other punishment,
liable on summary conviction to:
a)
a voluntary fine under Section 20 of the Summary Convictions Act, issued in respect of
an offence specified in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw; or
b)
a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2000.00) where proceedings are
commenced pursuant to the summary convictions provisions of the Criminal Code of
Canada; or
c)
a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) where proceedings are commenced
pursuant to section 9(1) of the Summary Convictions Act.
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17.03 Where a person is convicted of an offence, under this Bylaw, the Judge may, in addition to any
other measure imposed on the offender, order that the offender pay restitution pursuant to section
738 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
17.04 Should any person owning or occupying Property refuse or neglect to pay any penalties that have
been levied pursuant to this Bylaw, the Designated Officer may inform such person in default that,
if these charges are unpaid on the thirty-first (31) day of December in the same year, the charges
will be added to, and form part of, the taxes payable in respect of that Property as taxes in
arrears.
18.00
GENERAL INTERPRETATION
18.01 The invalidity of any section or provision of this Bylaw shall not affect the validity of any other part
of this Bylaw which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts.
19.00
ENFORCEMENT, SEARCH AND SEIZURE
19.01 The provisions of this Bylaw shall be enforced by any Officer.
19.02 Pursuant to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada, for any violations of this Bylaw, a
Judge may at any time issue a warrant authorizing an Officer, who is named in the warrant, to
apply the search and seizure provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada.
20.00
APPEAL
20.01 Any person who has applied for, but failed to be granted, a licence or who has had a privilege
denied, or revoked, under the provisions of this Bylaw may appeal the denial or revocation in
writing to Council within thirty (30) days after the decision was rendered and Council may grant
the request for reinstatement.
20.02 The right of appeal shall be barred and extinguished if not received in writing by Council within the
thirty (30) day period set out in this Bylaw.
21.00
REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BYLAW AND COMING INTO FORCE
21.01 Bylaw # 08-10 and its amendments are hereby repealed.
22.00
COMING INTO FORCE
22.01 This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on and from the 10th day of September, 2013.
FIRST READING:
December 21, 2012.
SECOND READING:
August 13, 2013
THIRD READING:
September 10, 2013
Original Signed by:
Wayne Potoroka, Mayor
Jeff Renaud, CAO
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SCHEDULE "A"
23.00 VOLUNTARY FINES
Authority
Ticket Description of Offence
Penalty
Section 3.01
Failure to provide Humane Care
$150.00
Section 3.02(a)
Failure to provide fresh drinking water/ suitable food
$75.00
Section 3.02(b)
Unsanitary food/water receptacles
$75.00
Section 3.02(c)
Failure to exercise Animal
$75.00
Section 3.02(d)
Failure to provide Veterinary medical care
$75.00
Section 3.03(a)
Insufficient area for Animal
$50.00
Section 3.03(b)
Failure to provide adequate outdoor shelter
$75.00
Section 3.04
Improper securing of an unattended Animal
$50.00
Section 3.05
Inadequate ventilation for confined Animal
$200.00
Section 3.06
Transport unsecured Animal
$75.00
Section 3.07
Muzzled Animal
$50.00
Section 4.01
Animal left in unsanitary condition
$200.00
Section 5.01
Permit Animal to run At Large
$100.00
Section 5.02
Unleashed Animal
$50.00
Section 5.04(a)
Failure to keep Animal under control in Off-Leash area
$50.00
Section 5.04(b)
Failure to carry adequate Leash in Off-Leash area
$50.00
Section 5.04(c)
Failure to clean up after animal in Off-Leash area
$50.00
Section 5.04(d)
Permit Animal to damage/injure other Animals/people/Property
$100.00
Section 5.05(b)
Tie Animal in an undesignated area
$75.00
Section 5.05(c)
Tie Animal to building without permission
$75.00
Section 5.07
Permit Animal in heat to be At Large
$75.00
Section 5.08
Permit Animal to be a Nuisance
$100.00
Section 5.09
Animal defecation - Public Land or private Property
$75.00
Section 5.10
Animal(s) improperly secured on Property
$75.00
Section 5.11
Failure to exercise tethered Animal
$50.00
Section 5.12
Obstruct Officer
$500.00
Section 6.00
Keep more than permitted number of Animals
$100.00
Section 7.01
Own/possess/harbour an unlicenced Dog
$100.00
Section 7.06
Use of a licence tag on an unregistered Dog
$50.00
Section 7.07
Failure to Licence Dog
$75.00
Section 7.08
Failure to notify City of change of ownership
$50.00
Section 7.10
Dog not wearing licence
$50.00
Section 7.19
Failure to make application to keep Hens or Bees
$75.00
Section 8.01
Keep a Rooster
$75.00
Section 8.02 & 8.03
Keep Hens contrary to Animal Control Bylaw
$100.00
Section 9.01
Failure to keep Bees in an Apiary
$100.00
Section 9.02
Failure to prevent swarming or aggressive behaviour
$100.00
Section 9.03
Failure to provide adequate water
$100.00
Section 9.04
Failure to prevent/deter animals from Beehive(s)
$100.00
Section 9.05
Bee Keep in restricted zone/ area
$75.00
Section 9.06
Keep Bees contrary to Animal Control Bylaw
$100.00
Section 9.07
Failure to report disease
$100.00
Section 9.09
Keep Bees in a hive or structure without movable frames
$100.00
Section 9.10
Possess Beehive Equipment without movable frames
$100.00
Section 10.09(b)
Dangerous Animal- not licenced as Dangerous
$150.00
Section 10.09(c)
Dangerous Animal - not Neutered
$150.00
Section 10.10
Dangerous Animal - not on Leash
$200.00
Section 10.11
Improper Secure Enclosure distance
$100.00
Section 10.12
Dangerous Animal- no/improper warning signs
$100.00
Section 10.13
Failure to have Liability Insurance
$100.00
Section 10.17
Dog bite - Animal on Leash
$150.00
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Section 10.17(a)
Dog bite- Animal off Leash
$100.00
Section 10.18
Dog bite - person
$500.00
Section 10.19
Dog - Attack, harass, bite, kill another Animal
$500.00
Section 10.31
Failure to notify City when Dangerous Animal dies/sold
$50.00
Section 11.01
Operate Kennel without permit
$100.00
Section 12.01
Own Wild Animal
$150.00
Section 13.03
Release quarantined Animal without permission
$100.00
Section 13.07
Kill/remove rabid Animal w/out permission
$100.00
Section 13.08
Non-surrender of rabies exposed carcass
$100.00
Section 13.09
Permit a horse in City with Equine Infectious Anaemia
$150.00
Section 15.01
Kill an Animal (other than for food)
$350.00
Section 15.02
Maim, wound, poison, or injure an Animal
$500.00
Section 15.03
Placing of poison to be consumed by animals
$300.00
Section 15.04(a)
Unnecessary pain, suffering, injury to an Animal
$500.00
Section 15.04(b)
Abandon Animal
$250.00