The purpose of this chapter is not to interfere with the legitimate business interests of peddlers, solicitors or transient merchants, as those terms are defined herein, but, for the protection of the interests and safety of residents, including privacy interests and interests against crime, to regulate all illegitimate operators and to regulate and control those who would use their property presence within the city, or their proximity to its residents, for purposes of harassment, nuisance, theft or other unlawful activities which compromise the safety and/or privacy rights of the residents of the city.
(Ord. 2011-03, passed 3-22-2011)