Markham By-law 2018-91, s. 8.1(a) — Animal Control By-law

No person shall keep rabbits in the area in the City unless:

no more than three (3) rabbits over the age of seven (7) weeks are kept on a property and/or in any dwelling unit;

• (b) rabbits shall be kept as pets only;
• (c) any rabbit routinely kept outside shall be kept in a properly constructed hutch or cage that is so constructed as to prevent escape by the rabbit;
• (d) a rabbit hutch shall be constructed to protect the rabbits from the elements and shall provide a warm environment;
• (e) a rabbit hutch shall be located on any property at a distance of not less than seven (7) meters from any dwelling, shop or apartment building, and at a distance of not less than three (3) meters from any adjoining property line; and
• (f) all lands and premises where rabbits are kept shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times, and all waste materials shall be disposed of in a manner that will not create a public nuisance or health hazard.