§ 70-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words have the meaning indicated:

Canvasser: Any person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his/her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident or property owner for the primary purpose of:

(1)

Attempting to enlist support for or against a particular religion, philosophy, ideology, political party, issue or candidate, whether or not if incidental to such purpose the canvasser accepts the donation of money for or against such cause; or

(2)

Distributing a handbill or flier advertising a noncommercial event or service.

Handbill: Any pamphlet, circular, leaflet, booklet, paper or other printed or written material, but shall not include newspapers, magazines, and periodicals.

Handbiller: Any person who goes upon any private premises (residential or business) to distribute any handbill, without attempting to make personal contact with any resident, occupant, or property owner.

Person: As defined in section 1-3.

Solicitor: Any person who goes upon the private premises (residential or business) of another and attempts to make personal contact with a resident or occupant without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident, occupant, or property owner for the primary purpose of:

(1)

Attempting to sell or offering for sale any good, wares, merchandise, magazines, chances, raffle tickets, or service;

(2)

Attempting to obtain a donation to a particular patriotic, philanthropic, social service, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, fraternal, charitable, political, or religious purpose whether or not if incidental to such purpose there is the sale of some good or service;

(3)

Soliciting orders and making deliveries of merchandise, services, or products to a person at a later date; or

(4)

Distributing handbills or fliers for a commercial purpose, advertising an event, activity, good or service that is offered to the resident for purchase at a location away from the residence or at a time different than the time of the visit.

(Ord. No. 1921, § 1, 7-16-2007)