![]() ![]() City officials in Half Moon Bay said they modeled their proposal after one in Fort Bragg (Mendocino County) as well as other similar laws in Colma, Pismo Beach (San Luis Obispo County) and Sunnyvale.įeeding wild birds, including pigeons, in public places in San Francisco is not allowed. Such ordinances are not rare in the Bay Area and Northern California. “We are not anticipating ‘measurable’ results, as this ordinance is intended primarily to educate the public and stop feeding before it begins,” said Assistant City Manager John Doughty. Shao-Feng Hsu/Special to The Chronicleīut city officials acknowledge that it’s aimed at putting some teeth into efforts, futile so far, to halt rampant bird feeding by just a few individuals at most. City officials acknowledge its wildlife-feeding ban is aimed at putting some teeth into efforts, futile so far, to halt rampant bird feeding by just a few individuals at most. Supporters say the proposed law will help rein in raven and crow populations that are hurting other wildlife and the local ecology, as well as prevent property damage.īirds fly over a neighborhood in Half Moon Bay. Examples include leaving garbage, pet food or other foods in a “negligent manner likely to attract wildlife” that can lead to aggressive behavior toward humans and other animals. ![]() ![]() The draft ordinance would prohibit people in the small coastal San Mateo County city from purposely feeding wildlife on public or private property. ![]()
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