The following words as used in this Part shall have the following meanings:
APPLICANT — The person or organization seeking a permit.
CANVASSING — The act of going from residence to residence throughout the City of Reading to solicit votes or orders; to conduct a survey (public opinion) or poll; or, to conduct an uninvited detailed discussion, whether on foot or by use of vehicle.
CHIEF OF POLICE — The Chief of the City of Reading Police Department or his designee.
ORGANIZER — The person responsible for organizing the solicitation or canvassing activity and whose name shall be on the application.
PERMIT — Written authorization dispensed by the Chief of Police or his designee which allows the solicitation and canvassing activity and specifies the given solicitation and canvassing period.
POLITICAL CANDIDATE — A person seeking or wanting to be considered for a political office including "write-in candidates."
RECOGNIZED YOUTH ORGANIZATION — A national, state or local youth group having specific structure, responsibilities and united for a particular purpose.
RESIDENCE — Includes every separate living unit occupied for residential purposes by one or more persons contained within any type of building or structure.
SOLICITATION — The act of going from residence to residence asking for donations of money; tickets for money and coupon books for money; or, selling items for money with or without the distribution by such Solicitor or canvasser of literature, samples, free gifts or other materials within the City of Reading and whether on foot or by use of vehicle.
SOLICITATION AND CANVASSING PERIOD — A period not to exceed seven calendar days.