Rancho Cucamonga prohibits intentional feeding of coyotes and wildlife that creates a nuisance. Etiwanda and Alta Loma foothills are active coyote and bobcat corridors.
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code and San Bernardino County provisions prohibit intentional feeding of wildlife, including coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, skunks, deer, and bears, when such feeding becomes a public health or safety nuisance. The foothill neighborhoods north of Banyan Street in Alta Loma and Etiwanda, as well as the North Etiwanda Preserve edge, see frequent coyote activity. Unsecured pet food, outdoor water dishes, fallen fruit, and bird feeders that attract rodents are all common attractants that violate the spirit of the wildlife feeding prohibition. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) backs up local enforcement and investigates human-wildlife conflict incidents. Residents are encouraged to haze coyotes seen near homes (loud noises, waving arms) rather than habituate them with food. Feeding feral cats in large colonies can also create nuisances; trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs coordinated with IVHS are the preferred humane management tool. Violations are cited by Code Enforcement starting at $100 and escalating on repeat.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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