Tustin, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Based on the City's published animal code (Tustin Municipal Code Chapter 2, Animals and Fowl) and the City's Animal Control web resources, Tustin does not appear to have a dedicated, numbered ordinance prohibiting the feeding of coyotes or other wild mammals the way some cities do. Honest read: there is no Tustin section we located that states "no person shall feed coyotes." Instead, the City addresses wildlife mainly through public-education materials on coyote sightings and aggressive-behavior reporting, and through two general code provisions. Section 4223 bans keeping or maintaining wild animals within the City, and Section 4224 prohibits keeping or permitting any animal in a way that becomes a nuisance, creates obnoxious odors or attracts pests - which can reach situations where feeding draws and concentrates wildlife. The City's standard guidance is not to feed coyotes or leave pet food, water or fallen fruit outdoors, because that habituates wildlife to neighborhoods. OC Animal Care, which provides Tustin's animal control under TCC Sec. 4201, fields wildlife reports. Residents who want a firm answer on whether a specific feeding situation is enforceable should contact the City's Animal Control line or OC Animal Care. If you need an enforceable prohibition, note that some neighboring jurisdictions have adopted explicit no-feeding-of-predators ordinances; Tustin's approach is guidance plus general nuisance authority.