Feeding deer and waterfowl is discouraged in Westerville and prohibited in city parks under Parks Department rules. Deer feeding on private property can be cited as a nuisance under CO 521 if it attracts animals creating public safety concerns along Alum Creek corridor.
Westerville does not have a blanket wildlife feeding ban but Parks and Recreation rules prohibit feeding wildlife in Hoff Woods, Alum Creek Park, and other city parks. Feeding deer in residential yards near Alum Creek and Hoover Reservoir can be cited as a nuisance under CO 521 due to deer-vehicle collisions along Cooper Road and Sunbury Road. Ohio Division of Wildlife discourages feeding under OAC 1501:31. Bird feeders are generally permitted if maintained to avoid attracting rodents.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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