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MattersPublic SafetyBylaw Nos 2239 & 2212First seen Feb 25, 2026Last discussed Mar 16, 2026

Animal responsibility and control bylaws

Adopted

The new rules set animal-care requirements, regulate dangerous and aggressive dogs, require kennel licences and prohibit feeding dangerous wildlife, including deer. Dog licence fees range from $40 to $60, with separate fees for aggressive and dangerous dogs, replacing an outdated animal-control bylaw.

Where it stands: Both bylaws adopted Mar 16, 2026.

Governing bylawNo. 2239In force

Animal Responsibility Bylaw

Residents keeping animals in Langford must provide proper care, prevent animals from causing harm or damage, and follow control, identification and licensing rules. Dogs generally need a current annual licence, must be kept under control in public, and may be impounded if they break the bylaw; owners must pay applicable fees to reclaim them.

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Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. March 16, 2026· Council

    Animal responsibility and control bylaws adopted

    Council adopted Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212 and Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026.

    Discussion

    Council discussed deer-related provisions and implications for bylaw enforcement resources; adopted the bylaws as presented.

    Decision: Adopted animal control and animal responsibility bylaws.

    Adopted 7–0

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  2. March 2, 2026· Council

    First three readings for animal responsibility and control bylaws

    Council gave first, second and third readings to the Animal Responsibility Bylaw (2239) and the Amending Bylaw (2212); committee amendment added 'and deer' after 'Dangerous Wildlife'.

    Discussion

    Staff explained provincial overlap: province already criminalizes feeding ungulates (deer) within 200m of dwellings; councillors debated local enforcement capacity and whether adding 'deer' will create additional staff burden. Council carried readings, with Councillor K. Yacucha recorded as opposed at the bylaw reading in the minutes.

    Decision: Gave first, second and third readings to animal responsibility and amending bylaws, adding deer.

    Passed 3–1· Against: Keith Yacucha

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  3. February 25, 2026· Advisory Committee

    Committee recommends updated animal rules, including deer-feeding ban

    The Committee recommended Council consider giving first, second and third readings to the new Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239 and the Amending Bylaw No. 2212; the committee adopted an amendment to add 'or deer' to the prohibition on feeding dangerous wildlife.

    Discussion

    Committee debated scope, enforcement and public engagement; a motion to postpone died for lack of seconder; an amendment (add 'or deer' to the Dangerous Wildlife feeding prohibition) was moved and carried; the main motion (readings for both bylaws) carried with one recorded opposed (Committee Member Foxall). Committee asked about enforcement (CRD contract) and regional alignment.

    Decision: Added deer to the prohibition on feeding dangerous wildlife.

    Passed 8–0

    Decision: Deferred the animal control bylaws for two meetings.

    Withdrawn

    Decision: Recommended giving first, second and third readings to Animal Responsibility and Amending bylaws including deer.

    Passed 7–1· Against: Chris Foxall

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