Chapter 6.16
WILDLIFE CONTROL

Sections:

6.16.010    Definitions.

6.16.020    Feeding of wildlife prohibited.

6.16.030    Abatement.

6.16.040    Penalties.

6.16.050    Severability.

6.16.010 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:

“City” means the City of Albany.

“Songbirds” means any of many bird species in which the vocal organ is developed in such a way as to provide various sound notes commonly known as bird song.

“Waterfowl” means any bird that frequents the water or lives around rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, including, but not limited to, ducks, geese, swans, and herons.

“Wildlife” shall include any animal that is not normally domesticated including, but not limited to, nutria, coyotes, deer, foxes, groundhogs, opossums, raccoons, skunks, and turkeys. (Ord. 6056, 2024).

6.16.020 Feeding of wildlife prohibited.

Feeding of wildlife within the city limits of Albany is declared a public nuisance and shall be prohibited at all times. Feeding of wildlife includes any manner by which a person allows food or other attractants to be given with the intent of attracting and/or feeding wildlife. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the feeding of songbirds or waterfowl; provided, that the feed shall be contained in receptacles which are reasonably designed to avoid access by wildlife. (Ord. 6056, 2024).

6.16.030 Abatement.

In the event that any part of the city is experiencing the presence of wildlife populations that threaten the health and welfare or endanger the property of Albany citizens, the City may take those steps authorized by the appropriate regulatory agency to disperse or otherwise control the offending wildlife. (Ord. 6056, 2024).

6.16.040 Penalties.

Any person violating any of the provision of this chapter is subject to those penalties set forth in AMC 1.04.010. (Ord. 6056, 2024).

6.16.050 Severability.

Every section of this chapter or subdivision or separate part thereof shall be considered a separate provision to the extent that if any portion shall be declared unconstitutional, it shall not affect the remaining parts of this chapter. (Ord. 6056, 2024).