By-Law Enforcement
The Township of Clearview's By-laws are set by the Township Council and are public information available for viewing.
If you have any questions regarding any of the Township's By-laws, please contact the By-law Enforcement Officer:
Tel: (705) 428-6230 ext. 241 Email: psnape@clearview.ca
If you wish to obtain an Official Version of any of our By-laws please contact the Clerk's Office:
Tel: (705) 428-6230 ext. 224 Email: bcampbell@clearview.ca
Canine Control
Licensing Dogs
Under Canine By-law 01-50 (as amended), the Township requires that all dog owners, harbourers or possessors of dogs, licence their dog with the Township and obtain a dog tag. The tag must be attached to the dog’s collar or harness.
The licence is renewable annually and the licence year runs from 1st January to 31st December. There is a grace period between 1st January and the 31st March to allow you to obtain the current year’s licence.
You are allowed 2 dogs, for any third or subsequent dogs the licence fee is doubled. A maximum of 2 dogs in a residential area are allowed and a maximum of 5 elsewhere other than residential areas. If you don’t licence your dog on or before 31st March the licence fee increases.
Once a dog has attained the age of 12 weeks it is required to be licenced.
All dogs must have valid rabies vaccination to be licenced. (See “Rabies” )
The Application to renew a dog licence can be downloaded from Applications and Forms
The Fees for Dog Licences can be downloaded from Fees and Charges
New Dog
If you acquire a dog after the 31st March of the current year then your licence fee is pro-rated at the rate of $2.00 per month, a minimum fee of $10.00 applies.
The Application for a new dog licence can be downloaded from Applications and Forms
Pit Bulls
In accordance with the Dog Owners’ Liability Act and its regulations, dogs defined as pit bulls include, Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers and any dogs having the substantial characteristics of any of these breeds (cross breeds).
If you acquire a pit bull dog as defined then the Township requires you to complete and sign an application that will assist in determining the legal status of the dog in Ontario and if such acquisition was legal.
Please consult the Dog Owners’ Liability Act and Regulations for control of pit bulls at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca
The Application to register a pit bull can be downloaded from Applications and Forms
Payment Options
Dog Licences (tags) can be purchased at our Administration Office at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, L0M-1S0, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. We accept cash, cheque and Interac as forms of payment.
If you are unable to attend the Administration Office during regular business hours you have 2 options;
1.MAIL, your completed application form (available on our website) with a copy of the valid rabies certificate together with appropriate payment cheque made payable to “The Township of Clearview” at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON, L0M 1S0, Attention: By-Law Department.
2.DROP BOX; provide all the above information and payment deposit your envelope in the Gideon Street entrance door drop box.
Upon processing your application we will mail your dog tag(s) to you.
* Please do not send cash in the mail.
If you have moved or no longer keep a dog please call our Office at 705 428-6230 x 260 with all pertinent information.
NEW: In an effort to reduce paper waste, we would like to update our Canine Control file with the email addresses of dog owners. If you wish to be contacted via email, please provide us with your email address in the designated area on the Dog Licence Application Form or send an email to sleestarr@clearview.ca Your information will remain private and for the sole purpose of communication between our By-law department and yourself.
Licensing Kennels
If you operate a kennel within the Township of Clearview then you are required to licence the operation.
If you are considering opening up a kennel within the Township then you must make application through the Township’s Panning Department to determine if your property has the appropriate zoning.
The Kennel Licence Application can be downloaded from Applications and Forms
Rabies
The Health Protection and Promotion Act. O Reg 567 Section 1, link www.e-laws.gov.on.ca , requires that dogs having attained the age of 3 months are required to be vaccinated against rabies.
In accordance with the regulation, the Township requires that at the time of licencing your dog(s) you have to show proof of a valid rabies vaccination within the preceding 12 months. After examining the validity of your certificate and receiving payment of the licence fee the Township will issue your dog licence.
*Note: The Township does not keep records of your dog’s vaccination certificates.
Pickup
If the Township picks-up your dog for running at large then a fee for such service is charged.
The current fee can be viewed at Fees and Charges.
Pound
Clearview Township is now using the Alliston District Humane Society for our Pound Services.
Any dog picked up within Clearview Township by our Canine Control Officers, where an owner can not be located or contacted to immediately pick up their dog, the dog will be taken to the Alliston District Humane Society located at:
5545 Concession 4,Box 1455 Tosorontio Township,Everett, Ontario L0M 1J0
Dogs maybe claimed upon arrangement according to the following schedule:
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday9am - 6pm Saturday9am - 12 noon SundayCLOSED on Statutory holidays
To determine if your dog has been taken to the pound please contact By-law and Canine Control at 705-428-6230 Ext 241 or 260 or page an officer at 1-888-248-8911.
*Please be advised that EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, Clearview Township is no longer associated with Abernants Veterinary Services.
The Township of Clearview has an impoundment charge . Therefore if your dog is picked up by Township staff for running at large and is taken to the pound, a pick-up charge and impoundment charge would apply in addition to any fees assessed by the pound keeper.
Township impoundment charges can be viewed at Fees and Charges
Bites or Attacks
The Township’s By-law Enforcement and Canine Control Office have a shared responsibility with the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate all reported dog bites and attacks.
The Township staff presently has a protocol with the police that the Township will investigate all such incidents. The regulating legislation is the Dog Owners’ Liability Act and its Regulations which can be viewed at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca .
Domesticated Animals
The Township presently only controls dogs and farm animals that trespass. We do not have a cat by-law or regulate or control any other domestic animals.
You may wish to contact the Humane Society concerning the finding of stray or injured domesticated animals.
Wild Animals
The Township does not control or provide any service for the control of wild animals. If wild animals present a nuisance you may wish to contact the Ministry of Natural Resources.
For information and advice contact the Ministry of Natural Resources Midhurst District office at (705) 725-7500. If wild animals present a danger then please call the police 911.
Permits
Sign Permit
The Sign By-law requires that you obtain a “Sign Permit” under certain circumstances and for particular signage.
In some instances a “Building Permit” is also required and you would also make application to the building department. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the by-law was structured so that generally if you comply with the requirements of the by-law then you do not need to obtain a permit.
If you are in any doubt about the compliance of any intended signage then please contact the By-law Office at (705) 428-6230 ext 241 or complete the Sign Infornation Request Form and forward to the By-Law office.
Sign Permit Application can be downloaded from Applications and Forms
Sidewalk Permit
Upon the issue of a “Sidewalk Permit” businesses are allowed to place items on or allow signage to overhang the sidewalk immediately in front of the business premises.
The business owner has to comply with all the conditions of the permit including having the Township named on their insurance policy in the sum of $2 million. Presently there is no charge for the permit.
Applications are to be made through the By-law Office. (705) 428-6230 ext 241.
The Sidewalk Permit Application can be downloaded from Applications and Forms
Public Fireworks Permit
A permit is required for a Public Fireworks display. Application to be made to the Fire Chief.
The Public Fireworks Display Application can be downloaded from Applications and Forms.
Special Events
A Special Event is defined in section 2(j) of the Specil Event By-Lay 05-20.
All applications must be submitted through the By-law Office at (705) 428-6230 ext 241. Applications must be received at least 120 days prior to the event.
The Special Event Permit Application can be downloaded from Applications and Forms