For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PUBLIC PLACE. A publicly owned building and premises appurtenant thereto, any public park, sidewalk, median or other right of way open to the general public and includes alleys, bridges, buildings, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, skywalks and streets.
SOLICIT and SOLICITATION.
(1) To make any request in person while in a public place, for an immediate grant of money, goods or any other form of gratuity from another person(s) when the person making the request is not known to the person(s) who are the subject of the request.
(2) However, the terms SOLICIT and SOLICITATION shall not mean the act of passively standing or sitting with a sign or other indicator that a donation of money, goods or any other form of gratuity is being sought without any vocal request other than a response to an inquiry by another person.
(Ord. 113-2015, passed 12-10-15; Am. Ord. 114-2016, passed 10-13-16)