[Adopted 9-16-1986 by Ord. No. 86-512 (Ch.
8.16 of the 1992 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Free distribution and (or) delivery.
Any or all of the following: circulars, handbills, notices,
cards, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets and leaflets.
The following regulations for the distribution
of printed matter and (or) samples of merchandise are established
in and for the Borough as a part of this article:
A.
No printed matter or samples of merchandise shall
be placed, thrown or discarded or caused to be placed, thrown or discarded
by any person upon any public street, road, avenue, park or other
public place in the Borough; upon the lawn or in the yard appurtenant
to any residence or other building located therein; or upon any field
or other open space within the Borough. The penalty for a violation
of this subsection shall be $100.
[Amended 4-15-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-949]
B.
No printed matter or sample of merchandise shall be
distributed or caused to be distributed by any person at any residence
or other building within the Borough unless such printed matter or
sample of merchandise is delivered into the hands of some person there
offering to receive the same, is placed in a slot or receptacle provided
on the premises for the receipt of printed matter, or is placed within
five feet of a door or entranceway of such residence or other building.
C.
No person shall distribute or cause to be distributed
any printed matter or sample of merchandise upon the premises of any
residence or other building known to be vacant by the person distributing
or causing to be distributed such printed matter or sample of merchandise.
This article shall not apply to the distribution
of printed matter or samples of merchandise that have been previously
ordered or requested by the owner, tenant or occupant of the premises
where such distribution is made or to the distribution of printed
matter or samples of merchandise by mail.
[Amended 11-17-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-878]
