For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words
and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless
their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates a different
meaning.
To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any
edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing
wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the legal taking of
fish and/or game.
When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present
tense include the future, words used in the plural number include
the singular number, and words used in the singular number include
the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely
directory.
No person shall feed, in any public park or on any other property
owned or operated by the Borough of Collingswood, or any private property
in the Borough of Collingswood, any wildlife, excluding confined wildlife
(for example, wildlife confined in zoos, parks or rehabilitation centers,
or unconfined wildlife at environmental education centers).
Bird seed and other forms of bird food must be dispensed from bird
feeding receptacles that are suspended or elevated no less than five
feet from the ground.
Bird feeding receptacles shall be placed in the rear yard of the property and not less than ten feet from the property line or any fence. For purposes of this section, the areas comprising a rear yard shall be in accordance with § 141-4 of the Borough Code.
Bird feeding shall not create an unreasonable disturbance that affects
the rights of surrounding property owners or renders other persons
insecure in the use of their property.
It does not become an attraction for rodents or other wildlife and
does not create an accumulation of droppings on the property or surrounding
properties.
Any person found to be in violation of § 105-56 B of this article shall be provided with 24 hours to correct the violation. Any person who is provided with such notice and fails to correct a violation within 24 hours shall be subject to the penalties under § 105-58.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article may be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.