A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, it is unlawful for any person intentionally to feed nondomesticated (wild) mammals, specifically including deer or make food available for consumption by such mammals on private or public property, including any fruit, grain, mineral, salt, vegetable, or other material placed outdoors with the specific intent of consumption by them.
B. 1. Each property owner shall remove any materials placed on the owner's property for the purpose of feeding wild mammals. Failure to remove such materials within twenty four (24) hours of notice from the city shall constitute an infraction.
2. Any materials placed for the purpose of feeding wild mammals are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, which may be abated summarily, by civil action, or by criminal prosecution.
C. 1. The restrictions contained in this section do not apply to city police officers, animal control officers, or federal or state wildlife officials who are acting within the scope of their authority.
2. This section does not apply to naturally growing vegetation, or to planted vegetation growing in yards, gardens or beds. (Ord. 2015-13, 10-22-2015)