Port Hueneme discourages feeding wildlife to prevent nuisance animals in residential areas. The coastal setting attracts seabirds, raccoons, and coyotes. Feeding wildlife can create public health and safety issues.
While PHMC does not have a standalone wildlife feeding prohibition, nuisance animal situations created by intentional feeding can be addressed under general nuisance provisions. Port Hueneme's coastal location attracts seagulls, pelicans, and shorebirds — feeding creates aggressive flocking behavior. Coyote encounters increase when residents leave food out. Ventura County Animal Services at (805) 388-4341 handles wildlife conflict issues. California Fish and Game Code prohibits feeding certain wildlife species. Trash must be secured to prevent wildlife access.
Creating a nuisance by attracting wildlife through feeding may result in code compliance action. Failing to secure trash attracting wildlife may violate property maintenance standards.
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