(A) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a permitting and regulatory program for solicitors.
(B) Findings. The City Council hereby finds that to promote the public health, safety and welfare, restrictions on solicitors are necessary to:
(1) Impose reasonable time, place and manner restrictions on solicitation while respecting the constitutional rights of free speech for all citizens.
(2) Improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the city.
(3) Protect the safety of the general public against abusive conduct of persons engaged in solicitation.
(4) Ensure that the public's use of public rights-of-way is not blocked, obstructed or interfered with by solicitations for the exchange of money, property or employment services directed from or toward motorists traveling on city streets.
(5) Minimize the interference with the use and enjoyment of private property caused by solicitation.
(6) Protect residents from fraud and crime, thereby promoting the safety and privacy of residences within the city.
(7) Protecting residents' safety and privacy by reasonably limiting the hours of solicitation and requiring permits in a content neutral manner.
(8) Allowing individuals to determine their level of comfort with privacy and whether or not they want to receive solicitation.
((Ord. 3399 § 3, 2024; Ord. 3398 § 4, 2024)