Wildlife Feeding Regulations
Summary
SCH Number
2026031111
Public Agency
City of Laguna Woods
Document Title
Wildlife Feeding Regulations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/25/2026
Document Description
The ordinance amends Section 5.20.070 of Chapter 5.20 of Title 5 (Animals) of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code pertaining to wildlife feeding regulations. The ordinance modifies existing regulations that prohibit the feeding of certain wildlife. The ordinance more broadly prohibits feeding or taking any other action which is reasonably likely to provide sustenance for coyotes, rodents, vermin, or other wildlife. The purpose and intent of the ordinance is to control the presence of coyotes and other wildlife predators in urbanized settings by discouraging practices that are reasonably likely to provide sustenance for those predators, whether directly or indirectly by supporting the presence of rodents, vermin, and other wildlife that may serve as prey therefore. By controlling the presence of coyotes and other wildlife predators in urbanized settings, the City seeks to promote public health, safety, and welfare and deter dangerous encounters between wildlife and humans and their pets.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Faylona
Agency Name
City of Laguna Woods
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Woods
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92637
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Not Subject to CEQA (Sec. 15060(c)(2); 15060(c)(3))
Reasons for Exemption
The ordinance amends Section 5.20.070 of Chapter 5.20 of Title 5 (Animals) of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code pertaining to wildlife feeding regulations. The ordinance modifies existing regulations that prohibit the feeding of certain wildlife. The ordinance more broadly prohibits feeding or taking any other action which is reasonably likely to provide sustenance for coyotes, rodents, vermin, or other wildlife. The purpose and intent of the ordinance is to control the presence of coyotes and other wildlife predators in urbanized settings by discouraging practices that are reasonably likely to provide sustenance for those predators, whether directly or indirectly by supporting the presence of rodents, vermin, and other wildlife that may serve as prey therefore. By controlling the presence of coyotes and other wildlife predators in urbanized settings, the City seeks to promote public health, safety, and welfare and deter dangerous encounters between wildlife and humans and their pets.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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