Oxnard discourages feeding of wildlife to prevent nuisance conditions and public health risks. Deliberate feeding of coyotes, raccoons, and feral animals may violate the city nuisance ordinance. The coastal location creates additional concerns with seabird feeding.
Oxnard's nuisance ordinance prohibits creating conditions that attract nuisance wildlife. Deliberate feeding of coyotes, raccoons, skunks, and feral cats in public spaces or residential areas can be cited as a public nuisance under OCC Chapter 7. California Fish and Game Code also restricts feeding of certain wildlife species. In coastal areas and at Channel Islands Harbor, feeding seagulls and pigeons is discouraged as it attracts large flocks creating sanitation problems. The city participates in regional coyote management education programs given the proximity of agricultural and open space areas that support coyote populations.
Creating nuisance conditions through wildlife feeding may result in code enforcement warnings and citations. Persistent feeding attracting pest animals can result in fines of $100 to $500.
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