Cupertino, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

130 closes with a subsection labeled 'Feeding Waterfowl Prohibited,' but its operative text sweeps more broadly: no person shall feed or in any manner intentionally provide food to any wildlife in any City park. The clause was added by Ord. 26-2284 in 2026, the most recent amendment to the section, alongside updates to the chapter's advertising and sale restrictions. 130 covering alcohol, fires, dogs and gambling, all enforced under the same chapter. 12. A first offense draws a fine of up to $100, a second violation of the same rule within a year draws up to $200, and each further repeat within that year draws up to $500.

If a person is cited for the same infraction four times within a year and forfeits bail each time, the City Attorney may instead charge the conduct as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to $1,000 in fines, six months in jail, or both. 020 covers any park, reservation, playground or recreation area the city owns or uses, the feeding ban applies wherever such land exists, not just at designated wildlife areas.