[Adopted 5-14-1992 by Ord. No. 92-1; amended in its entirety 9-24-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-025]
For purposes 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 article clearly demonstrates a different meaning. 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.
FEED To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing.
MIGRATORY WATERFOWL Includes those species of birds commonly known as "swans," "geese" and "ducks" and any other waterfowl falling under the jurisdiction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Services.
PERSON Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
DEER White-tailed deer (Obocoileus Virginianus).
WILDLIFE All animals neither human nor domesticated, including but not limited to, deer, raccoons, pigeons, skunk, and groundhogs.
WILD OR STRAY ANIMALS Any animal not licensed to a Park Ridge resident or otherwise owned and cared for in accordance with Chapter
52 of the Borough of Park Ridge Revised General Ordinances.
Any person who is found guilty of violating any section of this article shall be punished by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or 90 days' imprisonment, to be determined at the discretion of the Municipal Court.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit property owners from maintaining enclosed, elevated bird feeders which do not create a public health risk or unsanitary conditions.