It is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall constitute a nuisance for any person, whether registered under this chapter or not, to go upon any premises and ring the doorbell upon or near any door of a residence located thereon, or rap or knock upon any door, or create any sound in any other manner calculated to attract the attention of the occupant of such residence, for the purpose of securing an audience with the occupant thereof and engage in "soliciting" as herein defined prior to nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. or after nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. of any weekday, or at any time on a Sunday or on a state or national holiday. (1977 Code § 5-2-8; amd. 2004 Code)