Number
131344
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
An ordinance relating to maintenance of bird feeders.
Sections
78-35 am
Analysis
This ordinance requires that:
1. Bird feeders be maintained in a sanitary condition and be cleaned regularly.
2. Areas below bird feeders be kept free of accumulations of feed.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 78-35 of the code is amended to read:
78-35. Bird Feeding. Feed for birds shall be placed in a covered hopper, gravity-type feeder. The platform of the [[feeders]] >>feeder<< shall be of reasonable size and surrounded by a ledge to deter food from blowing off. The feeder shall be placed on top of a rodent-proof pole which extends at least 3.5 feet above the ground and shall be placed at least 6 feet from the nearest climbable object, or the feeder may be suspended from a tree if protected by rodent guards. Feed for birds shall not be placed on the ground where it is accessible to rodents. No more than 4 bird feeders shall be located on any premises. >>The feeder shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and cleaned regularly. The area below the feeder shall also be kept free of accumulations of feed.<<
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB148730-1
TWM:jdo
01/14/2014