[Adopted 3-27-1996 by Ord. No. 2-1996]
It has been determined that the presence of
large numbers of pigeons on and around the streets and sidewalks in
the City of Linwood causes a public health nuisance in and around
the City which is inimical to the health and general welfare of the
public. It has been determined that the acidity of pigeon waste causes
premature rusting and corrosion to the exterior building parts such
as roof flashing, fire escapes, gutters and downspouts. The United
States Army Environmental Hygiene Agency has reported that pigeon
droppings are an excellent growth medium for organisms of potential
human health concern, including but not limited to pulmonary infections
and fungal diseases. The purpose of this article is to prevent the
feeding of pigeons or creating any condition causing a congestion
of pigeons which results in an accumulation of pigeon droppings or
damage to plants or property or which results in the threat or nuisance
to the public health, safety or welfare.
No person shall intentionally feed, cause to
be fed or provide food for pigeons in the City of Linwood on lands
either publicly or privately owned.
This article shall not be construed to prohibit
humane acts towards pigeons in individual cases, such as the temporary
nurturing of a wounded bird on one's own premises or the feeding of
pigeons during severe winter freezing of their natural food sources.
The Department of Police is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce this article.
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine
not to exceed the sum of $50. Each and every day such violation continues
shall be considered as a separate and specific violation of this article.
The penalties herein prescribed shall apply to such separate and specific
offenses.
