Where to apply with a request to equip a platform for walking dogs, said the Deputy

Dog owners in cities sometimes face a lack of equipped walking areas. Are there plans at the legislative level to encourage developers or local authorities to more actively create infrastructure for pets? This question in the project “People’s GOST” on ONT was answered by Elena Hila, a deputy of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the country, a member of the Standing Commission on Housing Policy, Trade and Construction.

“Dog walking is finding an animal outside its place of residence. And we can walk the animal where we see fit, but where it is not prohibited. Therefore, to say that special equipped areas only for dog walking is incorrect, she said.

A place where you can train a pet, this is not a place for walking dogs, because here the animal is very active, added Elena Hila.

According to her, the construction of such sites is provided for at the legislative level. This issue is decided by local authorities.

“Citizens have the right to take the initiative and come to their authority and write a statement. It can also be collective, from all the dog owners of the area. And then the application will be considered. When we determine the budget of our country, there is such an article - improvement. And now the improvement provides for the construction of such sites for animals, said Elena Hilya.

1. 1.The Ministry told about the dog areas in the cities: how to create and how many in Belarus

Where to go to build a playground for dogs in Belarus - 7 steps

1. Gather an initiative group

Signatures of residents willing to participate in the financing of the works are required.

2. Prepare the documents:

- diagram of the location of the object; - indication of the size of the site; - signatures of those who wish to participate in the financing.

3. Contact the utilities district

Submit the collected package of documents to the initiative group.

4. Wait for the specialists to leave

They will inspect the site and determine whether it is suitable, in particular, check whether the space is removed from the windows of residential buildings by at least 40 m and does not intersect with pedestrian routes.

5. If necessary, agree on an alternative location

If the original site is not suitable, specialists can suggest another site nearby and coordinate it with Zelenstroy, if the territory belongs to it.

6. UHC appeals to the administration of the district

Further, to obtain permission for the design and construction of the facility.

7. Pay for project development and construction

Important: all costs for the development of the project and the construction of a walking area are borne by the initiators

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