Coral Gables explicitly prohibits feeding pigeons and wildlife under Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances. It is unlawful to feed, keep, maintain, water, or otherwise contribute to pigeons within the city. Additional restrictions apply to feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions.
The City of Coral Gables prohibits wildlife feeding under Chapter 10 (Animals) of the Code of Ordinances. The ordinance specifically makes it unlawful for any person to feed, keep, maintain, water, or otherwise contribute to pigeons in the city. This prohibition extends to providing food, water, or shelter that attracts and sustains pigeon populations. Beyond the specific pigeon prohibition, feeding other wildlife in a manner that creates nuisance conditions, attracts vermin, or endangers public health falls under the city's general nuisance provisions. South Florida's tropical environment supports diverse wildlife including iguanas, raccoons, opossums, and various bird species, and intentional feeding can create conflicts with residents and property damage. Miami-Dade County also has regulations addressing feeding of wildlife on public and private property. Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216 investigates complaints related to wildlife feeding violations.
Wildlife feeding violations are enforced by Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216. Violations result in citation notices and fines. Persistent pigeon feeding that sustains large populations may result in escalating enforcement action through the Code Enforcement Board.
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