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Bylaw 21/2021 Amendment to Hen Bylaw (1st, 2nd & 3rd Readings)
Presented by: Tracy Tsui, Planner, Planning & Development
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That Bylaw 21/2021, being amendment 2 to the Hen Bylaw 32/2018, be read a first time.
2. That Bylaw 21/2021 be read a second time.
3. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 21/2021.
3. That Bylaw 21/2021 be read a third and final time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to outline proposed amendments to St. Albert’s Hen Bylaw.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
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ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Service Name: Planning & Development Department
Service Definition: Process payments, issue licences, and respond to resident inquires regarding the Backyard Hens Program.
Service Component: Hen Licence purchases and renewals.
Current Service Level: In-person, via appointment due to COVID-19, at St. Albert Place, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, closed on weekends and statutory holidays. Emails can be sent to hens@stalbert.ca, and phone calls can be made to the Planning & Engineering Reception.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On March 15, 2021, Councillor Hansen gave the following motion:
That Administration present for Council’s consideration, amendments to the Hen Bylaw to allow the Licensing Authority to permit keeping up to six hens on a licensed property, together with such other amendments as Administration may recommend to protect the health of the hens and minimize their impact on adjacent properties.
On April 6, 2021, an Administrative Backgrounder was prepared for Council in response to the motion given by Councillor Hansen. The following motion was passed:
That Administration present for Council's consideration amendments to the Hen Bylaw to allow the Licensing Authority to permit keeping up to six hens on a licen...
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