Columbia, MO Animal Ordinances: Bird Protection (2026)

Whenever the director becomes aware that birds, not otherwise protected, regulated or controlled be federal or state law, rule or regulation, are congregating or flocking together in such numbers as to cause a health hazard or are interfering with the peace, quiet, comfort or repose of the inhabitants of the city, the director may take whatever steps are necessary to remove or disperse the congregation or flock.

(Code 1964, § 5.056; Ord. No. 10427, § 1, 1-21-85; Ord. No. 21015, § 1, 7-5-11)

Sec. 5-15. - Same—Director may delegate certain powers. (a)In order to remove or disperse congregations or flocks of birds constituting a nuisance as defined by ordinance, the director may delegate the implementation of a dispersal plan to any responsible citizen or citizens in the affected neighborhood by permit specifying the name of the permittee, date of issuance, date of expiration and details of the plan so delegated.(b)This section shall not be construed to empower the director to authorize any private citizen to discharge any firearm or to use any device which launches a projectile of any type. (Code 1964, § 5.057; Ord. No. 10427, § 1, 1-21-85; Ord. No. 21015, § 1, 7-5-11)