Markham By-law 2018-91, s. 15.1(a) — Animal Control By-law

No person shall operate a kennel within the City unless:

the owner or operator of the kennel has obtained a licence to operate a kennel and has paid the applicable licence fees in accordance with By-law 2012-137 Licensing and Service Fee By-law, as amended);

• (b) the Kennel building is a separate building and is not in, upon, under or directly attached to any building used for human habitation;
• (c) the Kennel Building complies with applicable zoning regulations of the City;
• (d) the Kennel Building conforms to and is maintained in accordance with the Ontario Building Code;
• (e) the Kennel Building is so constructed, and surrounding environs are kept in a way that prevents escape by any animal from the Kennel facility;
• (f) the Kennel Building and all areas, premises and land where animals are kept are kept in sanitary condition at all times, free from offensive odours, and all waste materials are disposed of in a manner that will not create a public nuisance or health hazard;
• (f) the owner or operator of the kennel complies with all applicable sections of this By-law; and
• (g) the owner or operator of the kennel shall permit animal service officers and all other designated persons authorized by the City to inspect the premises for the purpose of determining compliance with the By-law.