For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTI-SOLICITATION PROPERTY. Any property in the city which has been either:
(1) Posted with signs with the words “No Solicitor”, or “No Trespassing” or other words of similar import thereon; or
(2) Registered by an owner or occupant thereof with the City Clerk as property to which uninvited solicitors are prohibited.
ANYBODY. Any human being, or organization or combination thereof in the form of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association or otherwise.
EVERYBODY. Every human being, or organization or combination thereof in the form of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association or otherwise.
MOTOR VEHICLE SOLICITATION. The solicitation of the operator or occupant of any motor vehicle on any street or highway in the city, while the solicitor is standing outside the motor vehicle in the travel portion of the street or highway.
NOBODY. No human being, or any organization or combination thereof in the form of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association or otherwise.
REGISTERED SOLICITOR. A solicitor who has registered with the City Clerk by completing a solicitor registration form provided thereby, which shall provide the following information about the solicitor:
(1) Legal name and all aliases;
(2) Date and place of birth;
(3) Residence address and telephone number;
(4) Name, address and telephone number of employer;
(5) Criminal history for the last three years, including, without limitation, all offense for which the solicitor has been prosecuted or convicted and the location thereof;
(6) A copy of the solicitor’s license to operate a motor vehicle; and
(7) The make, model, year, color, state of registration and registration number of each motor vehicle used by or for the solicitor.
SOLICITATION. The solicitation of contributions, the sales of goods or services or pledges, orders or subscriptions therefore, including, without limitation, the activities of those historically known and identified as peddlers, hawkers, canvassers, itinerant vendors and transient merchants.
SOLICITOR. Anybody who engages in solicitation.
UNINVITED RESIDENTIAL SOLICITATION. A solicitation at a residence in the city, without a prior appointment or other invitation therefore by an owner or occupant of the residence.
(1996 Code, § 103.01) (Ord. 2214, passed 12-3-2002)