Livestock and Poultry within the Escarpment Development Control Area

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Summary

As a result of an approved motion from the Town Council meeting on December 4th, 2024, Town of Grimsby Staff are facilitating public discussion with the intent of collecting feedback regarding regulating Farm Animals on residential properties within the Niagara Escarpment Development Control Area (NEDCA).

This change would only impact properties within the NEDCA. The rest of the Town of Grimsby will continue to follow the Town of Grimsby Zoning By-law which indicates no farm animals are permitted to be kept on residential properties. Please see the map below that outlines where the NEDCA is located within the Town of Grimsby.

Proposed Changes

The Town of Grimsby is looking to make changes to the Animal Care and Control By-law to limit the keeping of farm animals on residential lots within the NEDCA. Farm animals includes livestock animals (i.e. cows, goats, pigs, etc.) and poultry birds (i.e. chickens, turkeys, etc.).

Currently the Animal Care and Control By-law states:

73. No person shall keep livestock on any premises in the Town unless the premises are zoned to permit the keeping of livestock by the Town's Zoning By-law No. 71-74, as amended and any successor thereto.

The following is the proposed wording change:

73. No person shall keep livestock or poultry on any Residential Lot.

Background

Presently, the Town of Grimsby Zoning By-law manages land use within the Town of Grimsby, excluding all lands within the NEDCA, as shown on the above map.

Land use within the NEDCA is managed by the Niagara Escarpment Commission. Their provincial legislation suspends the Town of Grimsby Zoning By-law, and leaves land use management to the Commission.

These changes are being proposed due to recent concerns that were brought forward about farm animals being kept on residential lots within the NEDCA. Presently, the Town of Grimsby cannot enforce the issue using the Zoning By-law and must alter the Animal Care and Control By-law to deal with these concerns.

Town Staff solicited feedback from the community. Please reference the lifecycle column along the right hand side to see next steps.

Summary

As a result of an approved motion from the Town Council meeting on December 4th, 2024, Town of Grimsby Staff are facilitating public discussion with the intent of collecting feedback regarding regulating Farm Animals on residential properties within the Niagara Escarpment Development Control Area (NEDCA).

This change would only impact properties within the NEDCA. The rest of the Town of Grimsby will continue to follow the Town of Grimsby Zoning By-law which indicates no farm animals are permitted to be kept on residential properties. Please see the map below that outlines where the NEDCA is located within the Town of Grimsby.

Proposed Changes

The Town of Grimsby is looking to make changes to the Animal Care and Control By-law to limit the keeping of farm animals on residential lots within the NEDCA. Farm animals includes livestock animals (i.e. cows, goats, pigs, etc.) and poultry birds (i.e. chickens, turkeys, etc.).

Currently the Animal Care and Control By-law states:

73. No person shall keep livestock on any premises in the Town unless the premises are zoned to permit the keeping of livestock by the Town's Zoning By-law No. 71-74, as amended and any successor thereto.

The following is the proposed wording change:

73. No person shall keep livestock or poultry on any Residential Lot.

Background

Presently, the Town of Grimsby Zoning By-law manages land use within the Town of Grimsby, excluding all lands within the NEDCA, as shown on the above map.

Land use within the NEDCA is managed by the Niagara Escarpment Commission. Their provincial legislation suspends the Town of Grimsby Zoning By-law, and leaves land use management to the Commission.

These changes are being proposed due to recent concerns that were brought forward about farm animals being kept on residential lots within the NEDCA. Presently, the Town of Grimsby cannot enforce the issue using the Zoning By-law and must alter the Animal Care and Control By-law to deal with these concerns.

Town Staff solicited feedback from the community. Please reference the lifecycle column along the right hand side to see next steps.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Given the current status of the Zoning By-law and Animal Care and Control By-law, Town Staff are soliciting feedback from the community. Please take a moment to complete the quick poll. If you have any questions, please post them below and a staff member will respond within 2 business days.

  • Share I would like to know what wildlife professionals / experts will be assisting Staff in obtaining qualitative and quantitative data that will be analyzed and ultimately included in a report that will specifically highlight the reason(s) if any, that keeping of domestic farm animals does attract wildlife into these residential areas? Furthermore, will the Staff also investigate why wildlife (coyotes, fox, deer, racoon, just to mention a few) are being seen more both during the day and at night in residential areas below the escarpment? on Facebook Share I would like to know what wildlife professionals / experts will be assisting Staff in obtaining qualitative and quantitative data that will be analyzed and ultimately included in a report that will specifically highlight the reason(s) if any, that keeping of domestic farm animals does attract wildlife into these residential areas? Furthermore, will the Staff also investigate why wildlife (coyotes, fox, deer, racoon, just to mention a few) are being seen more both during the day and at night in residential areas below the escarpment? on Twitter Share I would like to know what wildlife professionals / experts will be assisting Staff in obtaining qualitative and quantitative data that will be analyzed and ultimately included in a report that will specifically highlight the reason(s) if any, that keeping of domestic farm animals does attract wildlife into these residential areas? Furthermore, will the Staff also investigate why wildlife (coyotes, fox, deer, racoon, just to mention a few) are being seen more both during the day and at night in residential areas below the escarpment? on Linkedin Email I would like to know what wildlife professionals / experts will be assisting Staff in obtaining qualitative and quantitative data that will be analyzed and ultimately included in a report that will specifically highlight the reason(s) if any, that keeping of domestic farm animals does attract wildlife into these residential areas? Furthermore, will the Staff also investigate why wildlife (coyotes, fox, deer, racoon, just to mention a few) are being seen more both during the day and at night in residential areas below the escarpment? link

    I would like to know what wildlife professionals / experts will be assisting Staff in obtaining qualitative and quantitative data that will be analyzed and ultimately included in a report that will specifically highlight the reason(s) if any, that keeping of domestic farm animals does attract wildlife into these residential areas? Furthermore, will the Staff also investigate why wildlife (coyotes, fox, deer, racoon, just to mention a few) are being seen more both during the day and at night in residential areas below the escarpment?

    Resident Grimsby asked 23 days ago

    Town staff have consulted with the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the Niagara Region on this topic and will share this information at the Corporate Service Meeting on May 6th, 2024. If further investigation is required, we will expand our scope. 

  • Share What is the rationale for this revision of the Zoning bylaw. The council motion implies that the livestock or poultry are attracting wildlife but does not provide any evidence that this is more of a problem along Ridge Road than in neighborhoods below the escarpment. Has a survey actually been done? If so make it public. on Facebook Share What is the rationale for this revision of the Zoning bylaw. The council motion implies that the livestock or poultry are attracting wildlife but does not provide any evidence that this is more of a problem along Ridge Road than in neighborhoods below the escarpment. Has a survey actually been done? If so make it public. on Twitter Share What is the rationale for this revision of the Zoning bylaw. The council motion implies that the livestock or poultry are attracting wildlife but does not provide any evidence that this is more of a problem along Ridge Road than in neighborhoods below the escarpment. Has a survey actually been done? If so make it public. on Linkedin Email What is the rationale for this revision of the Zoning bylaw. The council motion implies that the livestock or poultry are attracting wildlife but does not provide any evidence that this is more of a problem along Ridge Road than in neighborhoods below the escarpment. Has a survey actually been done? If so make it public. link

    What is the rationale for this revision of the Zoning bylaw. The council motion implies that the livestock or poultry are attracting wildlife but does not provide any evidence that this is more of a problem along Ridge Road than in neighborhoods below the escarpment. Has a survey actually been done? If so make it public.

    DerekM asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your question. This survey is part of our public consultation efforts to solicit feedback from residents to help determine if changes are required. To clarify, our Zoning By-law will remain unchanged and any potential amendments would only affect our Animal Care and Control By-law, which impacts those living within the Niagara Escarpment Development Control Area (NEDCA). For the rest of the Town, the Zoning By-law remains in effect and unchanged.

  • Share I am curious the poll has third option if you live in area- I don’t believe people who don’t even live in the area should be able to have a poll vote on the matter, the poll is structured oddly to me. on Facebook Share I am curious the poll has third option if you live in area- I don’t believe people who don’t even live in the area should be able to have a poll vote on the matter, the poll is structured oddly to me. on Twitter Share I am curious the poll has third option if you live in area- I don’t believe people who don’t even live in the area should be able to have a poll vote on the matter, the poll is structured oddly to me. on Linkedin Email I am curious the poll has third option if you live in area- I don’t believe people who don’t even live in the area should be able to have a poll vote on the matter, the poll is structured oddly to me. link

    I am curious the poll has third option if you live in area- I don’t believe people who don’t even live in the area should be able to have a poll vote on the matter, the poll is structured oddly to me.

    Tonny Colyn asked about 1 month ago

    The quick poll was published to prevent any barriers to participation, as the Town wanted to ensure all residents in Grimsby had the opportunity to contribute. The poll only allows one option for response, meaning you cannot you select multiple answers when completing the poll.

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