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BuildingPermit.pdf
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Demolition Incentive.pdf
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Demolition Permit.pdf
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Development Application - Bed & Breakfast.pdf
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Development Application - Home Occupation.pdf
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Development Application - Signs.pdf
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Development Application for - Construction.pdf
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ElectricalPermit.pdf
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GasPlumbingPermit.pdf
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MobileHomePlacementPermit.pdf
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PrivateSewageDisposal.pdf
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Special_Events_Application.pdf
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Dog License Information  Dog License Information  


The Town of Hanna requires that all dog owners obtain an annual Dog License(s) for any dogs in their care or possession. Having a dog tag is beneficial for both the Town and the pet owner. These tags aid the authorities in quickly identifying an animal for return to its owner when it is lost and found wandering the streets of our community by either the Animal Control Officer or concerned citizens. The Town understands that from time to time pets do inadvertently get out of their owners yard by various means. This can be dangerous for both the pet and innocent bystanders. The dog tag identification allows for quick and safe return of the animal - usually without associated fines (depending on the mitigating circumstances).

Dogs found without licenses and tags are captured and put into the pound. The Animal Control Officer will make every attempt to find the owner. If the owner is found or contacts the Town to claim the animal, associated pound fees and possible fines will have to be paid in order to have the animal released from the pound, if negligence on behalf of the owner is found to be the cause of the dog running at large and being unlicensed.

Stray Dogs found without license and tags are captured and also put into the pound. If no one claims the animal, the Animal Control Officer will make an attempt to find the owner. If no owner is found within a reasonable time frame the Town has several options available to deal with the animal (see Animal Control Bylaw # 808), including finding a new home for the dog or even having it put down if it is determined that the dog is unsuitable for placement with a new owner. The Town works closely with the local Hanna SPCA to find homes for stray animals.

Dog Licenses come up for renewal on January 1st of each year. Notices of renewal are sent to each registered license holder at the beginning of the year as a friendly reminder, however the onus to purchase a license remains with all dog owners with in the Town limits.

Animal Control Bylaw Annual License Fees 
Dog License Amounts
1) Male or Female
2) Sterilized Male or Female
3) Vicious Dog License Fee
4) Replacement Dog Tag
5) Dog Fanciers License
$25.00
$15.00
$100.00
$2.00
$50.00

             

   
Business License - Home Occupation  Business License - Home Occupation  

Many businesses in Hanna had their humble beginnings as a home based occupation or service. This type of business can also be described as an incubator business. Occasionally a new business entrepreneur wishes to test the waters to see if their business idea will float before venturing out to a more traditional "bricks and mortar" operation. Others may not require a storefront or warehouse type of operation at all to carry on a business venture such as a Web based business. A small room in your basement, a computer, a desk and a phone connection to the outside world may be all you require to make your living.
Whatever the case may be, all businesses operating within the Town limits require a business license (some exceptions apply).
 
The Process
The rules governing Home Occupations can be found in the Land Use Bylaw 903-2002, General Land Use Regulations, Section 52. Before applying for a Business License, the Land Use Bylaw requires that you first take out a Development Permit for Home Occupation. The Bylaw states that home occupations are a discretionary use in all residential districts and are therefore subject to closer scrutiny by the Town, through the Municipal Planning Commission, and by your surrounding neighbours. There is a fourteen day (14) appeal period after the Development Authority grants approval of your development permit application. This allows your neighbours and concerned citizens an opportunity to closely review your application and decide if your proposed business venture will adversely affect them and their neighbourhood. A strict set of rules for home occupations generally reduces their fears and many applications go through without appeal. If there is no appeal after the two week period, the business can then apply for a business license. Business licenses are valid for one year (Jan.1st - Dec. 31st). Reminder notices are sent out in January of each new year, however the onus is on each business to renew annually. Home occupation business licenses can be revoked at any time for breach of the Bylaw.
 
Fees

Development Permit for Home Occupation: $10.00

Business License:
Quarterly: $50.00
Annually:  $100.00

   
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