Hamilton By-law 12-031, s. 7.11(a) — In addition to complying with section 7.10, every owner of an animal shall ensure that any structure located in a yard where the animal is kept is

In addition to complying with section 7.10, every owner of an animal shall ensure that any structure located in a yard where the animal is kept is:

• in the rear yard;
• (b) located not less than 1 metre from the boundary line between the owner ’s premises and any abutting premises;
• (c) soundly constructed of hard, durable materials;
• (d) impervious to water; Revised: June 2022
• (e) constructed of materials that may be readily sanitized;
• (f) maintained in a good state of repair free from cracks, holes, rust and other damage;
• (g) kept in a way that minimizes as nearly as practicable the transfer of pathogenic agents; and
• (h) adequately ventilated for the health and comfort of the animal enclosed. (18-008)