Pleasanton, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Pleasanton's published animal regulations focus on domestic animals; no specific city ordinance plainly prohibiting the feeding of deer, coyotes, or other wildlife was located in the Municipal Code, so a definitive feeding ban does not appear to exist in city code. That does not make wildlife feeding consequence-free. California Department of Fish and Wildlife rules (Title 14 CCR Section 251.1) prohibit feeding that harasses or disrupts the normal behavior of big game and certain wildlife, and CDFW strongly discourages feeding mammalian predators such as coyotes because it habituates them to people. Locally, feeding that creates a public nuisance - by drawing rodents, attracting aggressive coyotes, or generating filth - can be addressed under Pleasanton's nuisance and sanitation provisions, and Alameda County Vector Control assists with nuisance-wildlife and rodent issues. Practically, the bigger exposure for most residents is unintentional feeding: unsecured trash, pet food left outdoors, and fallen fruit, all of which can attract wildlife and lead to complaints. Residents who see aggressive coyote behavior or want to report a wildlife problem should contact Pleasanton Police Animal Services or Alameda County Vector Control rather than attempting to feed or manage the animals themselves.