Feeding wild animals including deer, raccoons, coyotes, and waterfowl is prohibited in Mountain View to prevent dependency and safety issues, especially near Shoreline Park habitat areas.
Mountain View prohibits intentional feeding of wild mammals and certain birds to prevent habituation, property damage, and public health risks. This includes deer, raccoons, skunks, opossums, coyotes, and feral cats being fed as strays. Waterfowl feeding at Shoreline Lake and Stevens Creek is also restricted due to water quality impacts and wildlife dependency issues. Bird feeders for songbirds are generally allowed but must be maintained to prevent attracting rodents and larger scavengers. Mountain View residents near open space areas adjacent to Moffett Field and Baylands are particularly urged to secure trash and not leave pet food outside. Violations carry administrative fines starting around 100 dollars.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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