As used in the chapter, the following terms shall have these
meanings:
CANVASSER
A person engaging in the activity of canvassing.
CANVASSING
The activity of going from residence to residence to:
A.
Conduct surveys for research purposes (other than those conducted
by an agency of the state or federal government);
B.
To make analyses, to take opinion polls, to compile rating data;
C.
To obtain or seek contributions for any nonprofit organization
or cause;
D.
To advance religious or political causes or the preaching or
converting with regard thereto; or
E.
To conduct any similar work which, by its nature, involves door-to-door
or place-to-place activity, including distribution of circulars for
other than a commercial purpose.
PEDDLER
A person engaging in the activity of peddling.
PEDDLING
The selling or offering for sale of any goods, wares, merchandise
or services for prompt or immediate delivery.
SOLICITING
The activity of going onto the residence of other persons,
without prior arrangement with the owner or occupant, for the principal
purpose of the sale or taking of orders for future sales of any type
of tangible goods, including, but not limited to, books, magazines
or other periodicals; or to enter into any agreement for the provision
of services; or any combination of the sale of goods or services;
or the distribution of advertising circulars relating to the sale
of goods or services.
SOLICITOR
A person engaging in the activity of door-to-door soliciting.
STREET SALES
The activity of selling goods from a vehicle located on a
street, roadway or public right-of-way, except a sidewalk abutting
a property of which such person is the owner or a lawful occupant
thereof. This definition does not include a farmer selling his or
her own produce.
It is recommended that persons or organizations intending to
engage or to cause persons to engage in canvassing, as defined in
this chapter, prior to commencing such activity, notify Perkiomen
Township and provide the approximate dates, times and locations where
and when such activity is to take place. There shall be no fee charged
for such notification.
No person shall engage in soliciting, peddling or canvassing
upon the premises of another person prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 8:00
p.m. prevailing time, or sunset if earlier. No soliciting or peddling
shall take place on any Sunday.
No person shall engage in "street sales," as defined in this
chapter, said activity being strictly prohibited.
The owner or lawful occupant of any premises within Perkiomen
Township not desiring to have persons enter onto their premises may
post on such premises a legible sign, not to exceed one square foot
in size, stating "No Solicitors," "No Solicitation" or words of similar
meaning.
The owner or lawful occupant of any premises within Perkiomen Township not desiring to have persons enter onto their premises may, in addition to posting their premises according to §
213-7, register annually (in writing) with Perkiomen Township to have his or her address placed on a registry to be distributed to those solicitors and peddlers required to obtain a permit under §
213-3.
The Township Code Enforcement Officer will promptly investigate all written complaints alleging violations of this chapter and determine whether the complaint has merit. If the Township Code Enforcement Officer determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, said Officer shall issue a notice to said permit holder that his/her solicitation permit has been revoked as set forth under §
213-9 of this chapter.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall
be prosecuted for a summary offense and shall, upon conviction by
a Magisterial District Judge, be required to pay a fine of not more
than $1,000 and/or be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in accordance
with law. Each and every violation of this chapter shall be punishable
as a separate offense.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith
or in conflict with any of the specific terms enacted hereby, to the
extent of said inconsistencies or conflicts, are hereby specifically
repealed. Ordinance No. 8, enacted September 12, 1960, and Ordinance
No. 10, enacted September 12, 1960, are specifically repealed hereby.