[Adopted 7-18-2006 by L.L. No. 7-2006]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
FEED
To directly or indirectly deposit, distribute, expose, give, place or scatter in any location accessible to waterfowl any type of food, other sustenance or edible material that is intended or liable to be eaten by waterfowl.
WATERFOWL
Includes those species of birds commonly known as "geese" and "ducks," and all other birds classified within the biological family Anatidae, whether migratory, nonmigratory or resident.
No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide food to waterfowl within the Town of Yorktown. No person shall allow, cause or foster any condition to exist or continue, with the intention of or which results in causing a congregation or congestion of waterfowl on public lands within the Town of Yorktown.
A. 
This article is not intended to apply to waterfowl confined in duly authorized and licensed zoos, animal parks, rehabilitation centers or environmental education centers; provided, however, that such waterfowl are at all times securely confined in appropriate cages, pens or enclosures.
B. 
This article is not intended to apply to waterfowl raised or kept incident to and in the course of legitimate agricultural operations; provided, however, that such waterfowl are at all times securely confined in appropriate cages, pens or enclosures.
C. 
This article is not intended to apply to ducks kept on residential property pursuant to a special permit issued under the Zoning Code; provided, however, that such ducks are at all times securely confined in appropriate cages, pens or enclosures.
[Added 7-1-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014]
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $250 for each offense. Each day any such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. The imposition of any fines under this article shall not prevent the enforced abatement of any unlawful condition by the Town.
This article shall be enforced by the Police Department of the Town of Yorktown. The Town's Animal Control Officer(s) and Code Enforcement Officer(s) shall also have enforcement authority. Notwithstanding the other penalties and remedies herein provided, the Town Board may maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with this article, or to restrain by injunction the violation of any provision of this article. The foregoing provisions for the enforcement of this article are not exclusive, but are in addition to any and all other laws applicable thereto.