Lima's Codified Ordinances contain no dedicated wildlife-feeding ban. Feeding that draws pests or creates unsanitary conditions is instead controlled through the general animal-nuisance provision and property-maintenance nuisance rules.
Unlike some Ohio cities that adopt an explicit no-feeding-deer or no-feeding-wildlife section, Lima has no such standalone rule in Chapter 618. Feeding stray or wild animals is limited by Lima CO 618.09, which bars keeping or harboring any animal so as to create noxious or offensive odors or unsanitary conditions that menace public health, comfort, or safety, and by general nuisance and property-maintenance enforcement if feeding attracts rodents or other pests. Statewide, the Ohio Division of Wildlife regulates baiting and feeding of game animals. Residents concerned about wildlife should contact Lima Code Enforcement or the Ohio Department of Natural Resources rather than rely on a city feeding ordinance.
No feeding-specific fine exists; conditions attracting pests or creating odors are abated as a nuisance under 618.09/618.99 and property-maintenance code. State wildlife rules are enforced by ODNR.
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