[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck 10-11-1995
as L.L. No. 11-1995. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as "Prohibition Against Feeding Waterfowl."
A.
The Town Board finds that the increase in the population
of waterfowl in the town has caused conditions within the town which are disturbing
to town residents in their homes and in public places. The substantial number
of waterfowl in the town and particularly on town property, which is reserved
for public use, has caused an excessive amount of droppings to accumulate.
Further, the large numbers of waterfowl have become aggressive in their actions
towards individuals and particularly small children. All of this has resulted
in the inability of the residents of the town to fully enjoy and utilize town
conservation and recreation facilities. Further, because of the increasing
population of waterfowl, these conditions have begun to affect private property
as well.
B.
The Board finds, based upon extensive investigation,
the feeding of waterfowl by humans tends to increase the number of waterfowl
in areas where the feeding has taken place and interferes with the animal's
natural feeding, growth and migratory processes. It provides additional sources
of food for the waterfowl not found naturally and allows relatively small
areas to support increasingly large numbers of waterfowl. The Board further
finds that this situation adversely affects the health, safety and welfare
of the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings
indicated:
- FEEDING
- The placing of any food substance on town property within 100 feet of any waterfowl.
- WATERFOWL
- Canada Geese, ducks and other fowl commonly found in and around bodies of water.
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed waterfowl on any publicly
owned land.