Anaheim discourages feeding wildlife in public areas under general nuisance and park regulations. AMC Chapter 13.08 governs conduct in parks. Feeding coyotes or other wildlife that creates a public safety hazard may result in citation.
Anaheim park rules under AMC Chapter 13.08 restrict activities that attract wildlife and create nuisance conditions. Feeding coyotes is strongly discouraged by the city due to increasing urban coyote encounters in Orange County. California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises against feeding any wild animals as it habituates them to humans. Feeding pigeons or other birds in public areas that results in unsanitary conditions may be cited as a nuisance. The city participates in Orange County coyote management programs. Bird feeding on private property is generally permitted unless it creates a health or nuisance concern for neighbors. Property owners may be held responsible for wildlife attraction that causes pest issues.
Creating a nuisance through wildlife feeding: code enforcement warning followed by citation. Feeding wildlife in parks: park rules violation.
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