Union City, CA Animal Ordinances: Bird Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- Coverage
- City parks and rec areas only
- Prohibited acts
- Hunt, trap, harm wild birds
- Also protected
- Eggs, nests, young
- Enforcement
- Ejection under § 12.28.040
Summary
Inside Union City's parks and recreation areas, it's unlawful to hunt, harm, trap, or throw missiles at wild birds, or take their eggs, nests, or young, under Municipal Code § 12.28.110.
It is unlawful for any person to hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease or shoot or throw missiles at any animal, reptile or bird, or to remove or have in his or her possession the young of any wild animal, or the eggs or nest or young of any reptile or bird.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4940544; v16 updated 2026-06-23).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 12.28 governs conduct in Union City's City-owned parks, plazas, playgrounds, and recreation areas (§ 12.28.010). Within those areas, § 12.28.110 makes it unlawful to hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot, or throw missiles at any wild animal, reptile, or bird, and bars taking or possessing the young, eggs, or nest of any wild animal, reptile, or bird. City staff enforce it by ejecting violators under § 12.28.040.
Violations & Fines
Violators can be ejected or expelled from the park under § 12.28.040; returning the same day without permission after ejection is a separate violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to disturb birds in a Union City park?
Does this bird protection apply outside city parks?
Sources & Official References
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