Goodyear discourages feeding wildlife. Coyotes, javelina, and rattlesnakes are common in the West Valley. Feeding wildlife attracts dangerous animals to residential areas. Secure trash and remove outdoor pet food.
The Sonoran Desert environment around Goodyear brings coyotes, javelina, rabbits, roadrunners, and rattlesnakes into residential areas. Deliberately feeding wildlife creates safety hazards. The city and Maricopa County encourage residents to secure trash, remove fallen fruit, and avoid leaving pet food outdoors. AZGFD provides guidance on urban wildlife coexistence. Feeding feral cats may be regulated through nuisance provisions. The Estrella Mountain foothills bring additional wildlife encounters.
Wildlife feeding creating nuisance conditions may result in code enforcement action.
Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear Code Section 13-3-7 establishes stopping, standing, and parking prohibitions. General street parking is permitted unless posted otherwise. RVs, trai...
Goodyear, AZ
Inoperable or unregistered vehicles on residential property must be stored out of public view. Maximum 2 such vehicles outside a garage. On streets, ARS 28-8...
Goodyear, AZ
Arizona has no statutory spite fence law; common law nuisance applies. In Goodyear, shared boundary walls are typically developer-installed. Maintenance is g...
Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear allows fences up to 6 feet in rear yards and 3 feet in front yards. Block masonry walls are standard throughout all master-planned communities. HOAs...
Goodyear, AZ
Block masonry (CMU) walls are standard in all Goodyear subdivisions. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Chain link may be r...
Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear requires building permits for fences and walls. Block masonry walls require permits and inspections for footing, rebar, and construction. The Develo...
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