(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other chapter of this Code, any person, firm or corporation who is the owner or lawful occupant of private property within the territorial limits of the Village may prohibit the practice of door-to-door canvassing by posting upon such property a sign which reads “No Solicitation” or other similar message clearly comm-unicating that uninvited commercial solicitors or political, religious or other non-profit canvassers are not permitted on the property, upon or near the main entrance door to the residence or place of business.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any canvasser to go upon any premises and ring the doorbell upon or near any door, rap or knock upon any door, or create any sound in any other manner calculated to attract the attention of any occupant of such residence or building for the purpose of door-to-door canvassing in defiance of the sign exhibited in accordance with division (a) of this section, unless the canvasser has been previously invited upon the premises by the owner, lessee, or an adult occupant thereof. This prohibition is applicable to all persons, including those who are licensed for commercial solicitation as described in this chapter.
(c) Any door-to-door canvassing conducted in violation of division (b) of this section shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section 850.99 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Evendale.
(Ord. 06-55A. Passed 12-14-06; Ord. 07-16. Passed 4-12-07; Ord. 17-41. Passed - - .)