Boca Raton addresses wildlife feeding through its nuisance ordinance provisions in Chapter 10. Feeding wildlife that creates unsanitary conditions or attracts nuisance animals may result in code enforcement action.
Boca Raton regulates wildlife feeding through its nuisance abatement provisions under Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances. Feeding wildlife in a manner that creates a public nuisance, attracts vermin, or creates unsanitary conditions is subject to enforcement. South Florida wildlife concerns include invasive iguanas, raccoons, and feral cat colonies. Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control coordinates wildlife management issues. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission encourages removal of invasive iguanas from private property. Feeding of migratory or nesting shorebirds on Boca Raton beaches may also be restricted during nesting season.
Wildlife feeding creating nuisance conditions may be cited under Chapter 10. Code Enforcement responds to complaints at 561-393-7934.
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