MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS TIGHTENING OF THE BY-LAW ON DOGS
POOLS AND SPAS
For public safety reasons, the municipal by-law on dogs has been tightened to reflect the new provincial regulations. From now on:
Access control surrounding pools or ponds with a depth of 45 cm (18 in.) or more must be maintained at all times.
• All dog owners must register their
pet on the Emili.net platform within 30 days of its acquisition or before the dog reaches the age of 3 months. The owner will be mailed a tag, that the dog must always wear for its entire life. Registration fees must be paid every year thereafter.
• Unless they are in a private fenced
area or in an exercise area reserved for dogs, dogs must be kept on a leash of less than 1.85 m (6 ft.) at all times.
• Masters are required to pick up their animal’s excrement and dispose of it in a trash can.
• A potentially dangerous dog
is subject to strict rules, in particular the use of physical control devices, when in public places and around a child under 10 years of age.
• Penalties ranging from
$200 to $20,000 are provided for depending on the seriousness of the violations and for each violation. pointe-claire.ca
Whether inground, semi-inground, above-ground or temporary, the pool must be equipped with a ladder or stairs and an enclosure to restrict access, as well as a safety control when the facilities are adjacent to a building. Hot tubs must be equipped with a closed and locked cover when not in use or with an authorized enclosure. Before any installation of pools, spas or ponds with a depth of 45 cm (18 in.) or more, it is necessary to obtain a certificate of authorization from the Planning Department. A process of harmonizing municipal bylaws governing pools with the provincial legislation is in progress. Details will follow. pointe-claire.ca
If there is a discrepancy between the explanations on this page and the by-law, the wording of the by-law will prevail.
SUMMER - FALL 2022 / 21
