Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Darby, OH
Lake Darby is an unincorporated community (population 4,731) in Franklin County, Ohio. Because Lake Darby is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Franklin County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The wildlife feeding rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Intentionally feeding deer and waterfowl is prohibited or restricted by Ohio Division of Wildlife regulations. OAC 1501:31-15-11 bans deer feeding in counties with chronic wasting disease surveillance zones and during the hunting season. Feeding bears, coyotes, and raccoons is discouraged and can trigger nuisance-attractant enforcement.
Ohio Revised Code 1531 gives ODNR Division of Wildlife authority to regulate wildlife. Placing food that attracts deer between September 1 and January 31 is prohibited statewide except at bird feeders located within 100 feet of a home. Feeding Canada geese at public ponds can be cited as littering or under Metro Parks rules. Feeding that creates a public nuisance can be abated under ORC 3767.
Illegal deer feeding: minor misdemeanor with fine up to 150 dollars plus potential seizure of food attractants. Repeat violations can escalate to M4 with up to 250 dollars fine.
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