For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PANHANDLING. Any solicitation made in person upon any street, public place, park, premises, private property or residence in the Village, in which a person requests the immediate receipt of funds from other persons in a continuous and repetitive manner, including by vocal appeal or for music, singing or other street performance. Panhandling includes, but is not limited to, where the person being solicited is offered an item or service for an amount far exceeding its value in exchange for an immediate donation of money or like funds, under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand that the purchase is in substance a donation. Except as specifically provided in this chapter, panhandling does not include passively standing or sitting with a sign or other indication that one is seeking donations, without addressing any solicitation to any specific person other than in response to an inquiry by that person.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any area to which the public is invited or permitted, and including, without limitation, the public right-of- way.
ROADWAY. That portion of a public right-of-way improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalks, intersections, crosswalks, or other areas adjacent thereto that constitute traditional public forums.
(Ord. 18-4048, passed 2-15-18)