Oakland prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, raccoons, coyotes, and wild turkeys. Bird feeders are generally allowed but must not create rat or raccoon attractant nuisances. Feeding feral cats is regulated through managed TNR (trap-neuter-return) colonies.
Intentional feeding of deer, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, opossums, and wild turkeys is discouraged and may violate OMC nuisance provisions and California Fish & Game regulations when it creates a wildlife attractant or habituation problem. Oakland Hills residents frequently encounter coyotes and mountain lions — CDFW advises against any feeding that habituates wildlife to humans. Bird feeders and birdbaths are permitted but owners must clean up spilled seed to avoid rat attraction under OMC vector control rules. Feral cat feeding is managed through Oakland's TNR program coordinated by Oakland Animal Services and partner rescue groups — unmanaged outdoor feeding that creates nuisances can be cited.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Oakland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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