[Adopted 11-29-1994 by Ord. No. 1329]
Numerous individuals or organizations distribute newspapers, magazines,
handbills and other papers by depositing the same on the driveways, sidewalks
or lawns of private residences and premises. The indiscriminate distribution
of printed matter upon residential property creates a significant risk to
the public in that the accumulation thereof is an open invitation to burglary.
Said manner of indiscriminate distribution is, in addition, unsightly, contributes
to litter, results in the expenditure of public funds in order to eliminate
the same and constitutes an invasion of privacy for those who do not wish
to receive such material. Additionally, the placing of handbills on vehicles
on private and public property causes a severe litter problem, is unsanitary
and unsightly and results in the expenditure of public funds in order to eliminate
the same.
[Amended 5-9-2000 by Ord.
No. 1495]
A. All unsolicited newspapers and advertising material which have not been refused pursuant to §
112-4 herein shall be distributed to private premises by delivering same on the grass portion of the premises or on the driveway of the premises; distribution is specifically prohibited on the public sidewalk adjoining the premises or on any portion of a roadway in front of the premises.
B. No person shall place or cause to be placed any unsolicited
newspaper or advertising material or newspaper on any motor vehicle. This
subsection shall not apply to the issuance of any traffic ticket or order
or other notice permitted or required by law.
Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding $250. Each incident and
each day for which a violations occurs or continues shall constitute a separate
offense.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to the distribution of
mail by the United States Postal Service or to the service of any legal notice
or process which is permitted or required by law, nor shall the provisions
of this article apply to the distribution of political and/or religious materials
by religious or nonprofit organizations.