Garfield Heights Bans Feeding Wildlife | Cleveland News

Garfield Heights is poised to crack down on wildlife feeding with a new city ordinance that bans tossing food to deer, raccoons, geese, and other animals near homes and roads—expanding beyond current rules for stray pets. Food can’t be left out on public land or within 150 yards of private property or roads, except for songbirds (with feeders at least 48 inches up). The move also targets messy, nuisance-causing habits like attracting pests, noise, or trash. First offenses are minor, but repeat violations become misdemeanors—with an exception for approved spay/neuter programs. Mayor Matthew Burke backs the swift-acting rule, aiming to curb animal overpopulation while keeping neighborhoods clean and safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4dd959d3899447a