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No feeding deer in American Fork

By Linda Petersen
AMERICAN FORK—It It is now illegal to feed deer and other wild mammals within city limits. On May 23, the city council passed an ordinance that declared those animals a public nuisance and prohibited the feeding of them "so as to not actively encourage their presence."

Leaving any kind of food out for the animals is considered feeding them under the new ordinance. Anyone who does so can be considered guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor and can be fined. City officials say that there are too many "urban deer" and other wild animals in the city and that they are a threat to people's safety and property. The ordinance does not apply to any natural growing vegetation or planted vegetation such as gardens or flower beds.

The city council also approved the final plat for new athletic facilities at American Heritage School, a private K-12 school located at 736 N. 1100 E. American Fork.

On May 9, school representatives presented a plan to divide the school's property into three lots. The first lot would be where the school is currently located. A second 15-acre lot would include a soccer field, baseball/softball field, tennis courts, football stadium, track and a concession/restroom facility. The third lot will remain undeveloped at this time.

The plan includes two parking lots. The first one would be located to the south of the tennis and basketball courts while the second one would be to the north of the football field and baseball/softball field and would connect the main parking area to 1250 East. The planning commission previously approved a site plan for the area. Neighbors have expressed their support for this development.
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