[Adopted 6-6-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-1]
The purpose and intent of this article shall
be to preserve the public health and welfare by declaring and enforcing
certain regulations on the feeding of waterfowl. The Borough recognizes
that the feeding of waterfowl contributes to the concentration of
such birds in areas frequented by the public, that such concentration
is destructive to lawns, can create traffic hazards and that the resultant
quantities of feces create public safety and health concerns on athletic
fields and parks, make sidewalks slippery and reduces the aesthetic
value of public property.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Includes members of any and all species of wild and domestic
aquatic birds, including but not limited to ducks, geese and swan.
It shall be unlawful to provide feed, including
but not limited to bread, corn and other grains, for waterfowl on
public property. It shall be unlawful to provide feed, including but
not limited to bread, corn and other grains, to any waterfowl on private
property without the prior approval of the owner of such property.
It shall be the duty of the Borough of Downingtown
Police Department to enforce the provisions of this article. A police
officer observing a violation of this article in his or her presence
may issue a citation for such violation. Any person, firm or entity
that violates any provision of this article shall be subject to a
fine of $25 for the first violation, $50 for the second violation
and $100 for the third and subsequent violations. Each separate offense
shall constitute a separate additional violation.
The effective date for this article shall be
July 1, 2001.
