(A) Recreational feeding of deer often causes deer concentrations which develop into depredation and other public safety problems.
(B) Depredation of garden crops and landscaping plants is increasing as deer habitat decreases and deer populations increase within particular areas and neighborhoods in the city.
(C) High deer populations can result in increased car/deer crashes within the community, causing public safety concerns and negative economic impacts such as increased car insurance premium costs.
(D) High deer densities also contribute to the possible spread of chronic diseases among deer populations and chronic wasting disease.
(Ord. 208, passed 12-22-2014)
The intent of the City Council is not to unreasonably infringe upon the recreational enjoyment of city residents who observe wildlife and enhance wildlife habitat on their property. The purpose of this feeding ban is to eliminate these deer attractions which, when combined with other management strategies, should reduce over time the depredation impacts to adjacent residents, as well as assure the safety of the traveling public on city streets and thoroughfares.
(Ord. 208, passed 12-22-2014)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person or group to place or permit to be placed on the ground, or within five feet of the ground surface, either on property owned or controlled by a person or on property owned by others, any grain, fodder, fruit, vegetables, nuts, hay or other edible materials, which may reasonably be expected to intentionally result in deer feeding, unless the items are screened or protected in a manner that prevents deer from feeding on them. Also prohibited are salt licks and powder or liquid deer attractants, unless legally used for deer management control purposes. Living fruit trees and other live vegetation shall not be considered as deer feeding.
(B) The provisions of this section shall apply to the following areas within the city: Sections Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Fifteen, Sixteen, Seventeen and Eighteen, Township 58, Range 14 West.
(Ord. 208, passed 12-22-2014) Penalty, see § 131.99
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