Fort Lauderdale prohibits feeding wildlife that creates a nuisance under its nuisance ordinance provisions in Chapter 18. Feeding wild animals including iguanas, raccoons, and feral cats in ways that attract them to residential areas can result in code enforcement action.
Fort Lauderdale addresses wildlife feeding through its nuisance abatement provisions under Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances. Feeding wildlife in a manner that creates a public nuisance, attracts vermin, or creates unsanitary conditions is prohibited. South Florida's unique wildlife challenges include invasive iguanas, which the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission encourages property owners to remove from their property. Feeding feral cats is regulated to prevent colony establishment in residential neighborhoods. The city works with Broward County's wildlife management programs for issues involving protected species.
Wildlife feeding that creates a nuisance may be cited under Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement may issue notices of violation with compliance deadlines. Repeated violations may result in fines through the Special Magistrate process.
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