Chino Hills, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Chino Hills borders large open spaces, and the City actively advises residents to avoid actions that attract or feed wildlife. The City's Animal Control page and FAQ note that coyote sightings have increased with drought conditions and instruct residents to feed pets indoors when possible, remove outdoor food and water dishes after use, secure trash, remove brush, and supervise small children and pets - effectively discouraging the intentional or inadvertent feeding of wildlife. The City states residents should never approach a wild animal and should 'immediately contact the IVHS at (909) 623-9777 if they encounter a wild animal that behaves aggressively.' After-hours coyote or aggressive-wildlife reports are directed to Chino Hills Police Dispatch at (909) 465-6638. IVHS, the City's contracted provider, offers wildlife information and services for residents near open space. While the City frames this primarily as safety guidance rather than quoting a specific 'no-feeding' penalty section on these pages, the practical rule is clear: do not leave food out for coyotes or other wildlife. California also generally prohibits feeding big-game and certain wildlife under state regulation. Residents with ongoing wildlife problems should contact IVHS, and aggressive-animal emergencies the Police Dispatch line.