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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-26 Public Hearing Meeting and Reports.pdfDeep Roots Greater Heights District of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING Oct 26, 2010 CiMf:M9il;111111111W�' [1�;[N��]�111:3�[�l;l:l_L'�1►[ei TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 26tn 2010 to consider the following bylaw: 1) MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6757-2010 PURPOSE: To update the definition of "dog" and provide more specific interior and exterior pen requirements in the Kennel Regulation Bylaw and to amend the definition of "dog" in the Zoning Bylaw to be consistent with the Kennel Regulation Bylaw. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaw and copies of staff report and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaw will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from October 15th, 2010 to October 26th, 2010, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the District website www.mar�leridge.ca on the Mayor and Council/Agendas and Minutes page. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaw or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk's Department at clerks@maplerid e.ca, by 4:00 p.m., October 26th 2010. All written submissions and e-mails will become part of the public record. Dated this 15th day of October, 2010. Ceri Mario Manager of Legislative Services DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE Agenda Kern: =5 Council Meeting of-, September 14, 2010 That Bylaw No. 6755-2010 be given first, second and third readings, and further That Bylaw No. 6757-2010 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing, (to update the definition of 'dog' and provide more specific interior and exterior pen requirements in the Kennel Regulation Bylaw and to amend the definition of 'dog' in the Zoning Bylaw to be consistent with the Kennel Regulation Bylaw) CAED DEFEATED DEFERRED "Ernie Daykin" MAYOR TO: _ Chief Administrative Officer Executive Director — Mgr - Strategic Economic Initiatives Mgr - Sustainability & Corp Planning Mgr - Communications _ Gen Mgr - Corporate & Financial RCMP Fire Chief Mgr - Accounting Chief Information Officer LlEMgr - Public works & Development ir - Planning ir - Licenses, Permits & By-laws Municipal Engineer Dir - Engineering Operations — Gen Mgr - Com. Dev. & Rec. Services Dir - Parks & Facilities Dir - Recreation Dir - Community Services Clerk's Section Corporate Officer Property & Risk Manager ynn Marchand Diana Dalton Amanda Allen Tracy Camire Amanda Gaunt — Karen Kaake The above decision was made at a meeting of the Municipal Council held on the date noted above and is sent to you for notation and/or such action as may be required by your Department. r �p�e�bpr 4 O1 Date Corporate Officer 2�. Deep Roots Greater Heights TO: FROM: SUBJECT: District of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer DATE: August 31, 2010 FILE NO: ATTN: COW Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036-2002 Amendment & Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 Text Amendment for Kennel Regulations EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The District of Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036-2002 requires updating to amend the definition of `dog' and to provide more specific interior and exterior pen requirements. Kennel Bylaws from neighbouring municipalities have been reviewed and drawing from those Bylaws, this report recommends that Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036-2002 be amended. The District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 also requires an amendment to the definition of "dog" to be consistent with the Kennel Regulation Bylaw. RECOMMENDATIONS: That Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 6755-2010 be given first, second and third readings. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6757-2010 be given first and second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036-2002 regulates commercial and hobby kennels. A review of neighbouring municipal kennel bylaws concluded that the Maple Ridge bylaw should be updated to: • amend the definition of "dog by removing the reference to the age • establish requirements for the keeping of dogs in exterior pens • establish requirements for the keeping of dogs in interior pens The accompanying Kennel Regulation Bylaw amendment is intended to address these issues and align Maple Ridge's process more closely with other Metro Vancouver Municipalities. Kennel Bylaws of nearby municipalities were reviewed and highlights of these Bylaws are included in Appendix 1 to this report: • Abbotsford 0 Langley (Township) • Burnaby • Pitt Meadows • Langley (City) • Surrey Page 1 of 4 1105 Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985 regulates property use and provides numerous specific definitions, one of which is the definition of "dog". Both the Kennel Regulation Bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw define "dog" as meaning `an animal of the canine species over the age of 4 months.' These Bylaws currently permit a commercial kennel operator to keep fifty (50) dogs and an unlimited number of dogs under the age of 4 months. The proposed text amendments will limit the number of dogs on one site to a maximum of fifty, (50), regardless of the dogs' age. The proposed Bylaw amendments w6ll restrict owners or occupiers of properties, who repetitively participate in the unauthorized breeding of dogs and consistently fail to meet the commercial kennel requirements, to a maximum of 3 dogs per lot regardless of the age of the dogs. Furthermore, there are specific regulations concerning both interior and exterior pens that are addressed in the proposed amendments to the Kennel Regulation Bylaw. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BYLAW„ Based on the above review it is proposed that the Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw and the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw be amended. It is recommended, after discussion with District Solicitors and to be consistent with other municipalities, the District's definition of "dog" be amended to identify a dog as an animal of the canine species only and to remove all references to the age of the animal. This will limit the number of animals kept at any one kennel location as well as address the current problems with backyard breeding in Maple Ridge. Since the current Kennel Regulation Bylaw, by definition, does not limit the number of dogs under the age of 4 months and the Zoning Bylaw has the same definition of "dog" as the Kennel Regulation Bylaw, in order to restrict the maximum number of dogs to fifty (50) dogs per property, the proposed amendments are required. More specifically, without amending the current definition of "dog" to specify that a "puppy", under 4 months of age, is in fact a " dog", a commercial kennel can have a maximum of fifty (50) dogs over the age of 4 months and an unlimited number of dogs under the age of 4 months. In addition, the Kennel bylaw does not specify requirements for outside pens. Through consultation with neighbouring municipalities, several new sections to the Kennel Regulation Bylaw are proposed that will provide regulations for exterior pen conditions. In addition, the current "interior" pen regulations do not require these areas to have any type of air exchange system. Therefore, more specific requirements for interior pens are also proposed. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN: The proposed text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw does not impact the Official Community Plan. DESIRED OUTCOME(S): The desired outcome of these bylaw amendments is to better control the number of dogs kept and to improve the general operation standards of kennel operations throughout the District. CITIZEN/CUSTOMER IMPLICATIONS: Opportunities for citizen input will be provided through the required Public Hearing for the Zoning Bylaw amendment portion of the proposed amendments set out in this report. The impact of the proposed amendments overall will be in creating clarity with respect to the maximum number of dogs permitted to be kept on any one property in relation to a kennel operation. Page 2 of 4 Furthermore the proposed amendments will provide higher standards for pen, run and kennel conditions. 1*01-k[�Iffe 613 It is recommended that Bylaw No.6757-2010 be given First and Second Readings and forwarded to Public Reading. Furthermore, it is recommended that Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036-2002 be given First, Second and Third Readings. Prepared by:—ji-z HgKtzki ( /Director: Licenses, Permits and Bylaws �.r r I f � Approved by: Frank Quinn General Manager: P is arks and Development Services Concurrence: J.L/(Jim) Rule Chef Administrative Officer LHAd Attachments Page 3 of 4 APPENDIX 1 Abbotsford: No dog definition in kennel bylaw Dog definition in the Dog Licence bylaw means an animal of the canine species over the age of 4 months, including male, neutered male, female and spayed female Hobby kennel states not more than 10 dogs over the age of 6 months. Dog kennel states where 4 or more dogs are kept for any purpose (refer to business licence bylaw - fee $120 for no specific classification) Burnaby: Dog definition in Animal Control bylaw means any dog male or female of any age Dog definition in Kennel bylaw means any dog male or female of any age No more than 30 dogs to be boarded at any time No more than 2 dogs per dwelling unit in Animal Control bylaw Langley (City): Dog definition in the Animal Control Bylaw means an animal of the canine species, irrespective of age or sex Maximum 2 dogs per lot Do not allow commercial kennels Doggy daycare in commercial setting - cannot have overnight stay Langley (Township): Dog means an animal of the canine species irrespective of sex or age as referenced in their Animal Control bylaw No 4440-2005. This bylaw contains dog, large animal and kennel regulations in one document Maximum 2 dogs per parcel of land or RU zoning or RU-2 two dogs per registered dwelling (ie mobile home, duplex, etc) Commercial kennel - no restriction limit (all dogs must have adequate space and brought indoors in the evening) Pitt Meadows: Dog means any member of the canine species over the age of 6 months, but specifically excludes Seeing Eye Dogs or Personal Assistant Dogs. This bylaw contains dog, large animal and kennel regulations in one document Maximum 50 dogs in a kennel. No specification for puppies No more than 4 dogs at a residence Surrey: Dog definition in the Dog Responsibility bylaw means an animal of canine species irrespective of sex or age No dog definition in the Pound Bylaw which is specific to animals other than dogs No dog definition in the Kennel Bylaw Otherwise maximum 2 dogs per civic address Page 4 of 4 DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO.6757-2010 A Bylaw to amend the text of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -1985 as amended WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows: 1) This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6757-2010 2) Part 2 INTERPRETATION is amended as follows: i) In the definition of DOG, remove the punctuation and words ", over the age of four months." 3) Maple Ridge Zone Bylaw No. 3510-1985 is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME this day of 2010 PUBLIC HEARING held day of 2010 READ A SECOND TIME this day of .2010 READ A THIRD TIME this day of 2010 RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of _ PRESIDING MEMBER 2010 CORPORATE OFFICER DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6755 - 2010 A Bylaw to amend Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036-2002 WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036- 2002; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 6755-2010" 2. Maple Ridge Kennel Regulation Bylaw No. 6036-2002 is amended by: a) Under definitions, in the definition of DOG, remove the puncutation and words over the age of four months." b) Under General Regulations: delete section 4 in its entirety and replace it with "4. No person or persons shall own, keep, harbour or have in their possession more than three (3) dogs per lot as defined in the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510-1985, unless a licence or permit has first been obtained pursuant to this Bylaw." add "5. (i) utilize an air exchange unit designed by a registered professional to control seasonal temperature fluctuations and be capable of maintaining a temperature - within each kennel - that does not exceed 27 degrees centigrade. This system is also to have measures installed that will assist in the control and extraction of air born viruses, bacteria and moulds" III. add "5. 0) ensure that all buildings and structures be constructed to prevent the escape of any dog being kept". IV. add "7. (a) The outside perimeters of all areas of a Kennel where animals are kept shall be enclosed by a solid fence at least 1.83 metres in height, constructed of wood, masonry, stone or concrete. V. add "7. (b) All pens, runs and exercise yards used in connection with a licenced kennel shall not be less than 18.58 sq metres which shall be completely fenced and have floor constructed of concrete and having a fall of 2 (two) percent for the whole floor" VI. add "7. (b)(i) All pens must be constructed so as to prevent the escape of any animals being kept therein" VII. add "7. (b)(ii)) contain suitable bedding material on which the animals being kept therein may sleep or rest" VIII, add "7. (b)(iii) be kept in a clean, sanitary and well -ventilated condition, free of any offensive odours" IX. add "7. (b)(iv) contain facilities whereby every animal kept therein has access to potable water for drinking" X. add "7. (b)(v) be kept free of infestation by fleas, lice or other insects" XI. add "7. (b)(vi) be kept free of manure, urine and other excrement, which shall be disposed of in a manner acceptable to the Waste Management Branch of the Ministry of Environment" c) Under COMMERCIAL KENNELS delete section 26 in its entirety and replace it with "26. Exterior walls and all ceilings shall contain at least 8 cm of insulation for soundproofing purposes" READ A FIRST TIME this day of 2010. READ A SECOND TIME this day of READ A THIRD TIME this day of RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED this u�T:M 2010. 2010. day of 2010. CORPORATE OFFICER