Body: Council Type: By-law Meeting: Regular Date: 2018 Collection: By-laws Municipality: South Frontenac
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TOWNSHIPOF SOUTH FRONTENAC BY-LAW 2018-53
A BY-LAWTO AMEND BY-LAW 2001-66 AND ESTABLISH AN OFF LEASH DOG PARKAND THE RULESFOR ITS USE.
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of South Frontenac approved By-law 2001-66 to license dogs and regulate the running of dogs at large within the Township; and,
WHEREAS the Township now wishes to amend By-law 2001-66 to establish a defined off leash dog park within Centennial Park, Harrowsmith and the rules for its use,
NOW THEREFORE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC,BY ITS COUNCIL, HEREBYENACTSAS FOLLOWS:
That a newSection 5 be inserted within By-law2001-66that reads as follows: OFF LEASH PARK
5
a)
Notwithstanding Section 4, an owner may permit their dog to be off
leash within the fenced area set aside as an off leash dog park, within Centennial Park, Harrowsmith subject to the following rules: I.
Dogs must be leashed before entering and prior to leaving the park and owners must carry a leash at all times
II.
Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by them
III.
Dogs must be properly licensed, have current rabies vaccine and healthy to use the park,
IV. V.
VI.
Animals must weara collar and ID tags at all times Owners must clean up aftertheir dogs Dogs showing aggression towards people or other animals must be
VII.
Owners must not leave their dogs unattended or allowed out of
removed from the park sight
VIII.
No more than two dogs may be brought into the off leash area by an individual at the same time
IX.
Choke, spike chain or pinch collars are not allowed in off leash area
X.
Any dog that resembles a breed that falls under the Breed Specific
Xl.
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the park unless
XII. XIII.
This park is a smoke free area
Legislation (BSL) in Ontario must be muzzled actively supervised by a parent
No food (human variety), glass, sharp objects or weapons are permitted inside the park
XIV.
Dog owners and handlers are subject to the Ontario Dog Owners Liability Act and the Township of South Frontenac Animal Control
Bylaw 2001-66. Violators will be subject to removal from the park and suspension of park privileges
And that numbering be updated within Bylaw 2001-66 commencing with the prior Section 5.
This by-lawshall come intoforce and take effecton the date ofits final passing. Datedat The Townshipof South Frontenacthis 4th dayofSeptember2018. Read a first and second time this 4th day of September 2018. Read a third time and finally passed this 4th day of September 2018.
THE CORPORATIONOF THE TOWNSHIPOF SOUTH FRONTENAC
Ron Vandewal, Mayor
^ Wayne Orr, Gfte^AcWni Inistrative Officer
