These shelters are tolerated from October 15 to April 15 in residential zones and at residences located in commercial or industrial zones. Temporary shelters are authorized outside in front, side and back yards and must be installed at least three metres from a sidewalk or a curb. Anyone wishing to install a temporary shelter must obtain a certificate of authorization from the Planning Department before installation. A person may not hold more than two yard sales per year. Sprinklers are allowed on newly seeded lawns or sod every day from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, or from 9 p.m. to midnight, for a period of 21 days after seeding or installation of sod.
Offenders are subject to fines.
In order to eliminate stray animals, the City approved a by-law on mandatory yearly registration of all pets by their owner or guardian. This tag must be attached to a permanent collar around the animal's neck. The permit expires on March 31. The SPCA is responsible for the sale of all permits. It is forbidden to keep more than three domestic or exotic pets, including a maximum of two dogs, except after a female has given birth.