(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RUNNING AT LARGE. An animal off its owner’s premises, without a leash, and without a person to control the animal.
WILD ANIMAL. An animal not legally confined or held by private ownership legally acquired and shall include, but not be limited to, feral cats, squirrels, chipmunks, ground hogs, raccoons, skunks, waterfowl, opossums, muskrats, deer, foxes, black bears, wild turkey, bobcats, and coyotes.
FEED OR FEEDING. The act of or the furnishing of food or other sustenance.
(B) No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide food for animals running at large or wild on any private or public property within the boundaries of the city. The feeding of one’s own animal(s) or wild birds on their premises shall be the exception so long as the feed does not attract animals running at large or wild from public property, public ways or private property not owned by the feeding person.
(C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 88-03, passed 9-2-03; Am. Ord. 47-23, passed 11-27-23) Penalty, see § 91.99