(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)