Upland, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Upland's Municipal Code does not include a dedicated wildlife-feeding prohibition in its Title 6 Animal chapters (6.04 General Provisions, 6.08 Dangerous/Vicious Dogs, 6.12 Potbelly Pigs, 6.16 Homing Pigeons). There is no specific section that, for example, makes it unlawful to feed coyotes, raccoons, or feral animals. That said, the city's broader nuisance framework still applies: Section 6.04.170 prohibits keeping wild, dangerous, or poisonous animals, and Section 6.04.160 allows impounding animals declared a nuisance, so intentionally feeding wildlife in a way that draws dangerous animals or creates an attractant nuisance could be addressed through code enforcement. The city's miscellaneous public-property regulations also state that no animal shall be staked or tethered in any manner upon any streets, avenues, or other public places. Because Upland lies near the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, coyotes and other wildlife are common, and the San Bernardino County and California Department of Fish and Wildlife guidance discourages feeding wildlife because it habituates animals and increases conflicts. Residents should avoid leaving pet food, fallen fruit, or open trash outdoors. If a specific wildlife-feeding problem arises, contact Upland Animal Services, which is run by the city rather than the county.