Kansas City prohibits feeding deer, coyotes, raccoons, and other wild animals in a manner that attracts them to residential property, while bird feeding is allowed if not creating a nuisance.
Kansas City Chapter 14 (Animals) prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife where it creates a nuisance or attracts animals in numbers that threaten health and safety. Deer are abundant in Northland neighborhoods, along the Blue River, and near Swope Park, and feeding deer is specifically discouraged and can be cited as a nuisance. Feeding coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and other urban wildlife is prohibited. Bird feeding is permitted but must not create excessive accumulation of seed, rodent attractants, or dead wildlife. Feral cat colonies operate under trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs with KC Pet Project and approved sponsors; unmanaged feeding of stray cats can trigger code enforcement. The Missouri Department of Conservation has authority over game species statewide, and chronic wasting disease (CWD) management has led to stricter statewide rules on deer feeding in many counties. Fines for wildlife feeding violations start around 100 dollars and can escalate to 500 dollars for repeat offenses.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kansas City code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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