The following definitions shall apply to the terms used in this chapter:
"Deliver" and "delivery"
mean throwing, casting, distributing, scattering, depositing, passing-out, giving away or circulating.
"Disseminator"
means the owner, publisher or deliverer of the printed matter.
"In defiance of the previously expressed will of the occupant"
means:
1. 
The building or property has been conspicuously posted with a sign approved and distributed by the police chief or his or her designated representative prohibiting the delivery of printed matter; or
2. 
The occupant of the building or possessor of the property has previously instructed the disseminator to discontinue or refrain from delivering printed matter.
"Printed matter"
means handbill, dodger, circular, newspaper, paper, booklet, book or poster.
"Property"
means building, vacant lot or other private property.
(Prior code § 13-1(a); Ord. 1018 § 1, 1995)
A. 
No person shall deliver any printed matter to or on any property in defiance of the previously expressed will of the occupant or possessor of the property.
B. 
No person shall deliver any printed matter to or on any property where it is apparent to a reasonable person that the property is vacant.
C. 
No person shall deliver or cause to be delivered any printed matter to any property in the city except as follows:
1. 
By placing the same in a receptacle, clip or other device designed or intended to receive it when such receptacle, clip or other device is erected in a conspicuous place near the front door or front entrance or near the mailbox of any property;
2. 
If no receptacle, clip or other device exists, then by placing the printed matter on the porch or vestibule of a building on the property; provided, that it is wrapped, tied or lock-folded, or is placed within the outer door or in the door jamb or door handle; or
3. 
By handing the same from person to person.
D. 
No person shall place or cause to be placed any printed matter upon any motor vehicle. This subsection shall not apply to the issuance of any traffic citation, tow away notice, or other notice permitted or required by law.
E. 
Nothing in this section shall apply to U.S. Postal Service mail carriers delivering the mail.
(Prior code § 13-1(b)—(h); Ord. 1018 § 1, 1995)