The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:
APPLICANT: Any person that files an application for a solicitation license as provided for in this chapter.
CHIEF OF POLICE: The city of Des Plaines chief of police or his designee.
PERSON: Any individual, organization, group, association, partnership, joint venture, corporation, trust, or any combination thereof.
PREMISES: Any occupied building or structure, or any separate dwelling unit contained within any occupied building or structure, of any type within the city.
SOLICITATION ACTIVITIES: Practices of solicitors as listed herein, defined further as seeking to sell, offer for sale, sell or deliver, barter, exchange, or obtain a gift, a contribution, a subscription, or any other goods or services, whether for a charitable, political, commercial, or noncommercial organization or purpose, except when the activity is conducted within a building zoned to permit the activity and under the ownership or control of the solicitor; religious proselytizing or political canvassing are not solicitation activities and are not regulated by the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. M-58-16, 1-3-2017)