§ 6.24.060. Wild pigeon and wild bird control.

A.

It is unlawful for the owner of any property to permit wild pigeons or wild birds to roost or harbor thereon if a nuisance is created or to the extent the public health is threatened. The property owner shall be responsible for the control of such pigeons or wild birds and the maintenance of roosting or harboring areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

B.

It is unlawful for any person to feed wild pigeons or wild birds as defined herein at any place within the city-county.

C.

Building ledges, windows, porticos, doors, ventilators, steeples, towers, eaves and other areas where wild pigeons or other wild birds roost, nest or harbor shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the accumulation of feces or the creation of an odor.

D.

It is the responsibility of the property owner to use reasonable means to prevent the roosting, nesting or harboring of wild pigeons or wild birds on any building, home or other structure if the department determines a nuisance, odor or a health hazard exists. Such means may include, but not necessarily be limited to, wild pigeon, starling or English sparrow egg and nest removal, trapping, screening or the elimination of roosting areas.

(Ord. 386 1 (part), 1990)