(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no peddler, solicitor or canvasser while peddling, soliciting or canvassing shall call upon, knock at the door or ring the doorbell of any residence, house, apartment or other dwelling in the City where:
(1) There is posted at the entrance to said premises a notice which reads “No Peddlers, Solicitors or Canvassers Allowed” or words of similar import, which clearly prohibits peddlers, solicitors or canvassers on the premises, or
(2) The address of the premises is registered on the City’s “Do Not Knock Registry” maintained by the City pursuant to Section 836.031 and available at City Hall, the City Police Department or on the City’s website (www.cityofavon.com)
There is no violation of this section if such peddler, solicitor or canvasser has been invited upon the premises by the owner, lessee or an adult occupant thereof.
(b) Any person in lawful possession and occupancy of any residence, house, apartment, or other dwelling in the City may obtain a sticker containing the above-referenced notice at City Hall or at the Police Department for display on the entrance(s) to said dwelling. For purposes of this section, the term “entrance” shall mean the door or door frame leading into the dwelling unit.
(Ord. 28-08. Passed 5-5-08; Ord. 58-18. Passed 6-25-18.)