[Adopted 10-29-2018 by Ch. No. 1941]
The purpose of this article is to protect the health and safety
of residents in the Town with respect to dangers associated with coyotes
and other nondomesticated animals by minimizing opportunities for
such animals to obtain food from sources controlled or controllable
by humans.
Words and phrases used in this article shall have the following
meanings, unless otherwise clearly indicated by the context:
Any substance which could reasonably be expected to attract
or does attract coyotes or other nondomesticated animals.
The leaving of food of any kind where it is accessible to
coyotes or other nondomesticated animals.
All substances consumed by humans or animals for nourishment
except grass and other vegetation, growing crops, and food that is
canned or stored in sealed or closable containers.
A.Â
No person shall feed or in any manner provide an attractant to coyotes
or other nondomesticated animals; provided that domestic pets are
not attractants, and feeding pets outdoors does not create an attractant
if the pet eats all the food immediately, or the remaining food is
removed as soon as the pet stops eating, or the pet is fed in a secure
cage or other enclosure.
B.Â
No person shall leave, store, or maintain any food or attractant
in a manner, area, or location accessible to coyotes or other nondomesticated
animals.
A.Â
Food for birds or squirrels that is in a feeder located within 100
feet of a residence and elevated to be inaccessible to coyotes.
B.Â
Outdoor feeding of farm animals, provided:
(1)Â
Animal food, when not being fed to animals, is stored in a building
or a closed container;
(2)Â
Excessive amounts of food, based on the animals' eating history,
are not provided to the animals;
(3)Â
Injured, old, feeble, or prey-sized animals are not left outside
unattended; and
(4)Â
All other reasonable efforts are made to reduce attractants to coyotes
and other nondomesticated animals.
Violations of this article are punishable by a civil penalty
of from $100 to $500 for each day of violation.