For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION and COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR. Any person who calls at residences without an invitation or previous consent of the owner or occupant of such premises for the purpose of any one or more of the following activities.
(1) Seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs or services of any kind, character or description whatever, for either present or future delivery;
(2) Seeking to obtain prospective customers for application or purchase of insurance of any type, kind or character; and
(3) Seeking to sell any goods, articles or services of any kind.
NON-COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION and NON-COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR.
(1) Seeking to obtain from an occupant of any residence an indication of such occupant’s belief in regard to any social, political or religious matters;
(2) Seeking to obtain contributions or sell any goods, articles or services of any kind for the support or benefit of any educational, civic, philanthropic, charitable, religious or non-profit association, organization, corporation or project;
(3) Seeking to influence the personal belief of the occupant of any residence in regard to any social, political or religious matter;
(4) Taking a poll or census by any person, firm or corporation, other than a governmental body or agency thereof, and excluding commercial polls; or
(5) Seeking to obtain signatures to support or oppose any group, cause, movement or candidate.
RESIDENCE. “Dwelling”, as defined in § 1133.01 of this code of ordinances.
STREET VENDOR. A cart, stall, vehicle or other outdoor facility normally located within a public right- of-way for the purpose of selling or otherwise distributing food, services or merchandise. All STREET VENDORS must maintain a certificate of insurance naming the city as an additional insured. STREET VENDORS are considered to be a temporary use and must conform to § 1310 of the Barberton Development Code. STREET VENDORS do not include vending machines, newspaper racks, parking meters, fire or police call boxes, pay telephones or farm stands.
(Prior Code, § 844.01) (Ord. 140-2013, passed 9-9-2013; Ord. 85-2018, passed 7-25-2018)