(A) Purpose. It has been determined that the presence of large numbers of certain species of birds and waterfowl cause a public health nuisance by contaminating beaches, shorelines, parks, buildings, sidewalks and pathways used by the public. Accordingly, this section in adopted to prevent such conduct as may attract and concentrate certain species on and around Portage Lake and Waterway, beaches, shorelines, parks, highways, buildings, sidewalks and streets and pathways in the city.
(B) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
(1)
DOMESTIC WATERFOWL.
Nonnative ducks and geese not retained in agricultural operations.
(2) FEED
or
FEEDING
. The act of feeding or furnishing of food or other substance to any form of bird and/or waterfowl species regulated by this section.
(3) MIGRATORY WATERFOWL.
Ducks and geese native to North America.
(4) PIGEON
. The rock dove or any of its domesticated varieties.
(C) Prohibition on feeding.
(1) Migratory and domestic waterfowl. No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide food for domestic or migratory waterfowl located in the city.
(2) Pigeons. No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide food for pigeons located in the city.
(D) Songbird feeders. Within the boundaries of the city in which feeding of waterfowl and pigeons is prohibited, birdfeeders may be erected and maintained for other avian species.
(E) Enforcement. The Police Department and other city staff as designated by the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enforce this section.
(Ord. 284, passed 3-21-12)