Richardson prohibits feeding wildlife in ways that attract nuisance animals or create sanitation problems. Feeding of feral hogs and coyotes is discouraged, and bird feeding is allowed if it does not attract rats or create accumulations.
Richardson Code of Ordinances, through nuisance and health provisions in Chapter 11 and Chapter 21, prohibits creating conditions that attract rats, feral hogs, raccoons, or other nuisance wildlife. Feeding of non-domesticated animals (other than songbirds at proper feeders) is discouraged, and intentional feeding of coyotes, feral cats in unmanaged colonies, or stray dogs can result in a citation. Richardson participates in regional urban-coyote management and asks residents to haze coyotes rather than feed them. Bird feeders are permitted but must be maintained to prevent seed accumulation that attracts rodents; compost bins must be enclosed. Under Texas Parks & Wildlife Code, feeding game animals outside a licensed property is regulated, and feeding feral hogs is particularly discouraged given their invasive-species status. Turtle Creek and Spring Creek greenbelts host deer and coyotes; feeding them is prohibited on City parkland.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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