[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Wilson 7-23-2018 by Ord. No. 789, approved 7-23-2018. Amendments noted where applicable.]
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
FRONT DOOR
The street-facing entrance(s) to a principal structure. In the event no door faces the street, then any other door of a principal structure nearest the street shall be considered a front door for purposes of this chapter.
PORCH
An exterior appendage to a principal structure leading to a doorway, including any stairway attached thereto.
PREMISES
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including any structures, driveways, or other impervious surfaces thereon.
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE
A structure or combination of structures of primary importance on the premises, and that contains the primary use associated with the premises. The primary use is characterized by identifying the main activity taking place on the premises.
UNSOLICITED WRITTEN MATERIALS
Any written materials which are delivered to any premises without the express invitation or permission, in writing or otherwise, by the owner, occupant, or lessee of such premises.
A. 
Unsolicited written materials delivered to a premises shall be placed:
(1) 
Where permitted, in a distribution box located on or adjacent to the premises; or
(2) 
On a porch, if one exists, nearest the front door; or
(3) 
So such materials are securely attached to the front door; or
(4) 
Through a mail slot on the front door or principal structure, if existent, as permitted by the United States Postal Service Domestic Mail Manual, Section 508, Recipient Services; or
(5) 
Between the exterior front door, if existent and unlocked, and the interior front door; or
(6) 
Personally with the owner, occupant and/or lessee of the premises.
B. 
Notwithstanding Subsection A above, an owner, lessee or occupant maintains the right to restrict entry to his or her premises.
C. 
Unsolicited written materials placed at the premises create a rebuttable presumption that the materials were placed at the premises by the owner, agent, manager, and/or authorized distributor of the business, product, good, service, message, or idea which is being advertised, promoted, endorsed or conveyed in such materials.
D. 
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the United States Postal Service.
Any placement of unsolicited written materials in areas on or adjacent to premises other than as set forth in § 161-2A above shall be a violation of this chapter. Any person, firm, business, corporation, or any other entity violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 for a first offense and $200 for each offense thereafter.