[Amended 9-3-2002 by L.L. No. 13-2002]
A. Unless authorized under the provisions in Subsection
B of this section, no person shall engage in either peddling or soliciting between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
B. Persons conducting peddling or soliciting in public places, as defined
in this chapter, may be authorized to conduct such activities within
time periods as determined by the Chief. Such time periods are to
be determined after giving due consideration to the nature of the
peddling or soliciting activity, the location of such activity, and
the effect of such activities on the peace, order and general welfare
of the City.
It shall be unlawful for any person while either peddling or
soliciting to knock, ring the door bell, or otherwise attempt to gain
the attention of the occupant(s) of the residence other than at the
primary entrance to the residence.
It shall be unlawful for any person while either peddling or
soliciting to knock, ring the doorbell, or otherwise attempt to gain
the attention of the occupant(s) of a residence in the City where
the owner, occupant, or person legally in charge of the premises has
posted at the primary entrance to the premises, or at the entry to
the principal building on the premises, a sign bearing the words "No
Peddlers," "No Solicitors," or words of similar import.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in peddling or
soliciting activities from any vehicle, push cart, stand or temporary
stand, device, trailer or other conveyance while upon the improved
portion of any street, avenue, boulevard or alley within the City.
This section shall not apply to the following:
A. The delivery of previously ordered merchandise.
B. The sale of ice cream or frozen dessert from vehicles regulated under §§
460-16 to
460-26 of this chapter.
C. The sale of food and/or beverages from vehicles when permitted under
this chapter and other applicable laws and regulations.