DocumentsBylawMar 16, 2026Pages 113–118
Bylaw No. 2212 - Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026
Amending bylaws to replace references to prior regional animal bylaw with the new City of Langford Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 and update enforcement schedules.
Key facts
- Bylaw No.: 2212
- Amends Ticket Information Authorization and Bylaw Notice Enforcement to reference Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026
- Introduces Schedule 8 listing offence descriptions and fines for the new animal bylaw
CITY OF LANGFORD
BYLAW NO. 2212
A BYLAW TO AMEND MISCELLANEOUS BYLAWS TO THE REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW
The Council of the City of Langford, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization No. 34, 1993, is amended as follows: a) By deleting from Schedule 1 item 8, “Capital Regional District Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1, 1986” and inserting in its place “City of Langford Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026”. b) By deleting Schedule 8 and inserting the new Schedule 8 as attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw.
City of Langford Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1980, 2021, is amended as follows: a) In section 14 by adding a new 6) to read as follows:
- For the purposes of the Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026, persons designated by the Capital Regional District Animal Control Services as Screening Officers. b) By deleting that section of Schedule A corresponding to Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1465, 1986, and inserting Schedule A as attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw and corresponding to Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026.
Langford Municipal Park Regulation Bylaw No. 177, 1996, is amended as follows: a) By deleting section 4.25. and inserting a new section 4.25. to read as follows: 4.25. Notwithstanding any provision in this Bylaw, nothing shall interfere with any right of any blind person or person with disabilities that requires the assistance of a service dog or guide dog certified under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act, SBC 2015, c. 17. b) By amending section 4.27. to add “, Service Dog” after “Guide Dog”.
City of Langford Officer and Peace Officer Bylaw, No. 1243, 2009, is amended as follows: a) In section 1 by deleting “Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1, 1986” and inserting in its place “Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026”. b) In subsection 3. iii. by deleting “Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1, 1986” and inserting in its place “Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026”.
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026”.
READ A FIRST TIME this 2nd day of March, 2026.
READ A SECOND TIME this 2nd day of March, 2026.
READ A THIRD TIME this 2nd day of March, 2026.
ADOPTED this __ day of ______________, 2026.
PRESIDING COUNCIL MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
SCHEDULE 8
ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY BYLAW NO. 2239, 2026
| No. | Expression Designating Offence | Section | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | No dog licence | 4 (1) (a) | $200.00 |
| 2. | Fail to obtain dog licence | 4 (2) | $200.00 |
| 3. | Dog tag not attached | 4 (4) (a) | $125.00 |
| 4. | Fail to notify of change in ownership | 4 (4) (b) | $125.00 |
| 5. | Unauthorized removal of dog tag | 4 (5) | $125.00 |
| 6. | Animal without identification | 5 | $125.00 |
| 7. | More than four dogs (no kennel licence) | 6 (1) | $200.00 |
| 8. | Kennel not permitted by zoning | 6 (2) | $200.00 |
| 9. | Kennel without fenced exercise area | 6 (3) | $200.00 |
| 10. | Exceed kennel licence dog limit | 7 (3) | $200.00 |
| 11. | Fail to comply with kennel licence | 7 (5) | $200.00 |
| 12. | Fail to obey posted sign | 8 (1) | $200.00 |
| 13. | Animal displaying aggressive behaviour | 8 (2) (a) | $300.00 |
| 14. | Animal causing injury | 8 (2) (b) | $300.00 |
| 15. | Animal causing property damage | 8 (2) (c) | $300.00 |
| 16. | Dog not leashed on playground/beach | 8 (3) (a) | $200.00 |
| 17. | Dog on sports facility | 8 (3) (b) | $200.00 |
| 18. | Dog at large | 9 (1) | $200.00 |
| 19. | Dog owner not carrying leash | 9 (2) | $200.00 |
| 20. | Fail to confine female dog in heat | 9 (3) | $200.00 |
| 21. | Habitually noisy dog | 9 (4) | $200.00 |
| 22. | Fail to remove animal excrement | 10 | $200.00 |
| 23. | Fail to provide adequate care | 11 (1) | $200.00 |
| 24. | Fail to provide adequate shelter | 11 (2) | $200.00 |
| 25. | Improper tethering of animal | 12 | $200.00 |
| 26. | Inadequate confinement/ventilation | 13 | $200.00 |
| 27. | Unsafe transport of animal | 14 | $200.00 |
| 28. | Improper leash type | 16 (5) | $200.00 |
| 29. | Aggressive dog at large | 17 (1) (a) | $300.00 |
| 30. | Aggressive dog off-leash | 17 (1) (b) | $300.00 |
| 31. | Aggressive dog in off-leash area | 17 (1) (c) | $300.00 |
| 32. | Aggressive dog no permanent ID | 17 (1) (d) | $200.00 |
| 33. | Aggressive dog no licence | 17 (1) (f) | $300.00 |
| 34. | Dangerous dog at large | 18 (a) | $500.00 |
| 35. | Dangerous dog off-leash | 18 (b) | $500.00 |
| 36. | Dangerous dog in off-leash area | 18 (c) | $500.00 |
| 37. | Dangerous dog not muzzled | 18 (d) | $500.00 |
| 38. | No dangerous dog warning sign | 18 (e) | $200.00 |
| 39. | Dangerous dog not properly confined | 18 (f) | $500.00 |
| 40. | Dangerous dog no permanent ID | 18 (g) | $200.00 |
| 41. | No dangerous dog licence | 18 (i) | $400.00 |
| 42. | Wildlife attractant accessible | 20 (1) | $200.00 |
| 43. | Feeding dangerous wildlife | 20 (2) | $300.00 |
| 44. | Improper storage of wildlife attractant | 20 (3) | $200.00 |
| 45. | Fail to report dog bite/attack | 22 | $300.00 |
| 46. | Obstruct officer or poundkeeper | 25 | $500.00 |
Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice
Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026
| # | Description of Bylaw Contravention | A1 Section | A2 Discounted Penalty | A3 Penalty | A4 Late Penalty Total | A5 Compliance Agreement Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | No dog licence | 4 (1) (a) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 2. | Fail to obtain dog licence | 4 (2) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 3. | Dog tag not attached | 4 (4) (a) | $95 | $125 | $155 | Yes |
| 4. | Fail to notify of change in ownership | 4 (4) (b) | $95 | $125 | $155 | Yes |
| 5. | Unauthorized removal of dog tag | 4 (5) | $95 | $125 | $155 | No |
| 6. | Animal without identification | 5 | $95 | $125 | $155 | Yes |
| 7. | More than four dogs (no kennel licence) | 6 (1) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 8. | Kennel not permitted by zoning | 6 (2) | $150 | $200 | $250 | No |
| 9. | Kennel without fenced exercise area | 6 (3) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 10. | Exceed kennel licence dog limit | 7 (3) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 11. | Fail to comply with kennel licence | 7 (5) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 12. | Fail to obey posted sign | 8 (1) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 13. | Animal displaying aggressive behaviour | 8 (2) (a) | $225 | $300 | $375 | No |
| 14. | Animal causing injury | 8 (2) (b) | $225 | $300 | $375 | No |
| 15. | Animal causing property damage | 8 (2) (c) | $225 | $300 | $375 | Yes |
| 16. | Dog not leashed on playground/beach | 8 (3) (a) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 17. | Dog on sports facility | 8 (3) (b) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 18. | Dog at large | 9 (1) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 19. | Dog owner not carrying leash | 9 (2) | $150 | $200 | $250 | No |
| 20. | Fail to confine female dog in heat | 9 (3) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 21. | Habitually noisy dog | 9 (4) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 22. | Fail to remove animal excrement | 10 | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 23. | Fail to provide adequate care | 11 (1) | $150 | $200 | $250 | No |
| 24. | Fail to provide adequate shelter | 11 (2) | $150 | $200 | $250 | No |
| 25. | Improper tethering of animal | 12 | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 26. | Inadequate confinement/ventilation | 13 | $150 | $200 | $250 | No |
| 27. | Unsafe transport of animal | 14 | $150 | $200 | $250 | No |
| 28. | Improper leash type | 16 (5) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes |
| 29. | Aggressive dog at large | 17 (1) (a) | $225 | $300 | $375 | No | | 30. | Aggressive dog off-leash | 17 (1) (b) | $225 | $300 | $375 | No | | 31. | Aggressive dog in off-leash area | 17 (1) (c) | $225 | $300 | $375 | No | | 32. | Aggressive dog no permanent ID | 17 (1) (d) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes | | 33. | No aggressive dog licence | 17 (1) (f) | $225 | $300 | $375 | No | | 34. | Dangerous dog at large | 18 (a) | $500 | $500 | $500 | No | | 35. | Dangerous dog off-leash | 18 (b) | $500 | $500 | $500 | No | | 36. | Dangerous dog in off-leash area | 18 (c) | $500 | $500 | $500 | No | | 37. | Dangerous dog not muzzled | 18 (d) | $500 | $500 | $500 | No | | 38. | No dangerous dog warning sign | 18 (e) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes | | 39. | Dangerous dog not properly confined | 18 (f) | $500 | $500 | $500 | No | | 40. | Dangerous dog no permanent ID | 18 (g) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes | | 41. | No dangerous dog licence | 18 (i) | $300 | $400 | $500 | No | | 42. | Wildlife attractant accessible | 20 (1) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes | | 43. | Feeding dangerous wildlife | 20 (2) | $225 | $300 | $375 | No | | 44. | Improper storage of wildlife attractant | 20 (3) | $150 | $200 | $250 | Yes | | 45. | Fail to report dog bite/attack | 22 | $225 | $300 | $375 | No | | 46. | Obstruct officer or poundkeeper | 25 | $500 | $500 | $500 | No |