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West Linn adopts ordinance limiting wildlife feeding after council cites public‑nuisance incidents
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 17-56, updating the municipal code to prohibit attracting or feeding wild animals when the activity creates a public nuisance or health hazard; enforcement emphasizes education before penalties.
The West Linn City Council on Feb. 10 unanimously adopted Ordinance 17-56, which amends the municipal code to prohibit attracting or feeding wild animals when the conduct rises to a level the city defines as a public nuisance or public-health concern.
Police and code staff presented the ordinance to council after a period of community input. West Linn Police Chief (presenting) described the problem as recurring situations in which intentional feeding attracted wildlife — including skunks — that created repeated…
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