Reedley has no standalone wildlife feeding ban, but nuisance provisions under Title 4, Chapter 2 apply when feeding attracts rodents or creates unsanitary conditions on any property.
While Reedley Municipal Code does not include a specific wildlife feeding ban, several code sections address the consequences of feeding wildlife. Under Section 4-2-3 (Property Nuisance Defined), conditions that attract rodents, insects, or other vermin are classified as public nuisances. Accumulations of animal excrement, decaying matter, or waste materials that emit offensive odors or attract pests are expressly prohibited. The animal control provisions in Title 5, Chapter 3 give animal control officers authority to address situations involving wild or stray animals causing disturbances. California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations also discourage feeding wildlife, particularly deer, bears, and coyotes, as it habituates animals to human contact and can create public safety hazards. In Reedley's agricultural setting within the San Joaquin Valley, wildlife feeding can attract ground squirrels, feral pigeons, and coyotes, all of which pose problems for nearby agricultural operations.
If wildlife feeding creates conditions constituting a public nuisance under Section 4-2-3, the city may issue orders to abate the nuisance. Failure to comply can result in the city performing the abatement and charging costs to the property owner. Administrative citations may be issued with fines starting at $100 for a first violation and escalating for repeat offenses.
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