Overview

Council is seeking feedback on the review of the Animal Nuisance Bylaw, Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw. Before any final decisions are made, we’d like to have your input.

Please also review the document library to read the proposed changes to each policy and bylaw.

About the bylaws and policy

The Animal Nuisance Bylaw, Dog Control Bylaw and Dog Control Policy outline rules and guidelines for the keeping of animals, bees and poultry in Hamilton.

Council is required by legislation to review the bylaws and policy, and it’s a great opportunity to check in with the community to make sure they are working well and consider any feedback on the proposed changes.  The Animal Nuisance Bylaw was last reviewed in 2013, while the Dog Control Bylaw and Dog Control Policy was last reviewed in 2015.

What we are consulting on

Council is consulting on the intention to continue the Animal Nuisance Bylaw, Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw with proposed changes, and in compliance with the LGA 2002. Below are the options for each bylaw and policy that we want your feedback on.

More details about the proposed changes can be viewed in the full Statement of Proposal and the document library available above.

You can choose to give feedback on Animal Nuisance, Dog Control or both!

Thanks for your interest. The opportunity to give feedback has closed.

Next steps

Staff will collect and analyse all feedback at the close of the submission period.

The analysis of this feedback will be presented to the 4 December 2024 meeting of the Hearings and Engagement Committee. At this meeting, submitters who want to speak to their written submission will be able to do so.

Council will then consider all the views and make a decision on the Policy and Bylaws.