(a) This section applies:
(1) In the area defined by a boundary beginning at the intersection of Pine and Vickery, proceeding north on Pine to Lancaster, then proceeding west on Lancaster to Commerce, then proceeding north on Commerce to 5th Street, then proceeding west on 5th Street to Throckmorton, then proceeding south on Throckmorton to Lancaster, then proceeding west on Lancaster to the east bank of the Trinity River, then proceeding south along the east bank of the Trinity River to Vickery, then proceeding east on Vickery to the point of beginning; and
(2) On the streets and pedestrian rights-of-way that bound the areas described in this subsection (a).
(b) In this section
PRIVATE PARKING AREA means privately owned property for vehicle parking, and adjacent driveways, walkways, setbacks and landscaped areas.
(c) A person who is in or next to a street, on a sidewalk, or in a private parking area commits an offense if the person solicits, attempts to solicit employment or business from an occupant of a motor vehicle.
(d) A person in a motor vehicle commits an offense if the person hires, or attempts to hire a person who is in or next to a street, on a sidewalk or in a private parking area.
(e) This section does not apply to:
(1) At a facility operated by or for the city, and designated by the city manager as a place where the solicitation of employment is permitted;
(2) At a facility primarily operated as a employment agency and where the solicitation of employment is permitted; or
(3) A private parking area unless the owner of the parking area has permanently posted a conspicuous sign at each entrance of the parking area, in both English and Spanish, stating that it is a misdemeanor to engage in solicitation for employment.
(f) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
(Ord. 14896, § 1, passed 12-18-2001)