Bellaire prohibits feeding wildlife in a manner that creates a public nuisance or attracts vermin under its nuisance abatement provisions. While no standalone wildlife feeding ordinance exists, residents who attract coyotes, feral cats, raccoons, or other wildlife through deliberate feeding may face code enforcement action and fines up to $500.
Bellaire does not have a standalone ordinance specifically prohibiting wildlife feeding, but the city's nuisance provisions in the Code of Ordinances address situations where feeding wildlife creates problems. Deliberately feeding coyotes, raccoons, opossums, feral cats, or other wildlife that attracts these animals to residential areas may constitute a public nuisance. Bellaire has experienced recurring coyote activity particularly near Bellaire Town Center and along Brays Bayou, and the city has issued public advisories discouraging wildlife feeding. Feeding feral cat colonies is not explicitly banned but may trigger nuisance complaints if it attracts vermin or creates unsanitary conditions. Bird feeders are generally permitted but must be maintained to prevent rodent attraction. The city coordinates with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for wildlife management issues. Harris County Precinct 3 also provides wildlife nuisance resources for Bellaire residents.
Creating a nuisance through wildlife feeding is punishable by fines up to $500 per offense under the city's general nuisance provisions. Code enforcement responds to complaints and may issue notices of violation requiring corrective action within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply after notice can result in daily fines.
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