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CHAPTER 411 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SECTION: 411.01: Purpose 411.02: Definitions 411.03: Feeding of Wild Animals Prohibited 411.04: Deer Management Plan 411.05: Severability 411.06: Use of Bow and Arrow 411.01: PURPOSE It is the purpose of this Chapter to manage wildlife within the city and eliminate intentional feeding of wild animals for the following reasons: (a)Management of wildlife in urban areas is important to the health of residents and the animals. (b)Population management of wildlife is necessary to ensure a stable balance of resources and the reduction in nuisances for residents. (c)Intentional feeding causes unwanted concentrations of wild animals. Intentional feeding results in an increased potential of public safety problems including car/animal crashes and the spreading of diseases. 411.02: DEFINITIONS WILD ANIMAL: Any animal that is not normally domesticated in the state, including but not limitedto raccoons, turkeys, coyotes, deer, feral cats, foxes, skunks and waterfowl. 411.03: FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS PROHIBITED A.Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall intentionally feed wild animals within the City. B.Intentional feeding is defined as distributing one gallon or more within one 24-hour period of grain, vegetables, fruits, nuts, hay, or a salt lick on the ground or a location less than 5 feet above the ground or any other location or in any other manner that regularly attracts wild animals. C.The provisions of Section 411.3 shall not apply to the following: 1.Persons maintaining incidental living food sources such as fruit trees and other live vegetation... 2.Persons feeding common small backyard birds using self-enclosed feeding devices or containers at least 5 feet above the ground. 3.Persons that cannot physically place materials 5 feet or higher from the ground as long as they comply with the other standards contained in Chapter 411.03(B). 4.Employees or agents of the City, County, State, the federal government or veterinarians who in the course of their official duties have wild animals in their custody or under their management. 5.Personscaring for animals at the Roseville Wildlife Rehabilitation Center., 6.Persons bringing wildlife into Roseville for educational purposes. D.Violation of this ordinance provision will be subject to an administrative fine of $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violations, and $300 for each subsequent violation 30