The feeding of pigeons and seagulls in the city has become a
nuisance, causing defacement, deterioration, litter, and damage to
public and private property. This chapter seeks to prohibit the feeding
of pigeons and seagulls, subject to certain conditions, on public
streets and public and private property.
(Ord. 716 § 1, 2006)
A.
The
feeding of pigeons and seagulls within the city limits, except on
beaches or public parks, which feeding results in the deposit of refuse,
debris, fecal matter, or other offensive substance, in any place in
the city, to the prejudice or annoyance of any person, is unlawful
and a misdemeanor unless otherwise permitted by law.
B.
The
feeding of pigeons and seagulls within the city limits, except on
beaches or public parks, which feeding results in aggressive bird
behavior towards humans or other animals, or which results in endangering
humans or other animals in any manner, is unlawful and a misdemeanor
unless otherwise permitted by law.
(Ord. 716 § 1, 2006)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction hereof, shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.16 General Penalty of the Crescent City Municipal Code.
(Ord. 716 § 1, 2006)
