Lee's Summit prohibits feeding, or leaving any attractant accessible to, wild animals including deer anywhere within the city. Song-bird feeders are allowed only when suspended out of reach of wildlife.
Lee's Summit prohibits any person from feeding or providing an attractant to any wild animal within the city limits, and from storing or maintaining an attractant in a way accessible to wildlife. Deer are among the wild animals covered, addressing the traffic and nuisance problems that come with habituated urban deer. The ordinance carves out song-bird feeding: a bird feeder is allowed provided it is suspended on a cable or similar device that keeps it inaccessible to wild animals. Unsecured trash and pet food left outdoors can count as an attractant. Animal Control enforces the prohibition.
Feeding wildlife or leaving accessible attractants brings an Animal Control notice and fines, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses until the attractant is removed or secured.
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