Except as may otherwise be provided or clearly implied by context, all terms shall be given their commonly accepted definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HOA. Abbreviation for Homeowner Association. A homeowner association (HOA) is an organization in a subdivision, planned community, or residential building that makes and enforces rules for the properties and residents. Those who purchase property within an HOA’s jurisdiction automatically become members and are required to pay dues, which are known as HOA fees.
NON-COMMERCIAL DOOR-TO-DOOR ADVOCATE. A person who goes door to door for the primary purpose of disseminating religious, political, social, or other ideological beliefs. For purposes of this subchapter, the term DOOR-TO-DOOR ADVOCATE shall not fall under the term SOLICITOR and include door-to-door canvassing and pamphleteering intended for non-commercial purposes.
PEDDLER. A person who goes from house to house, door to door, business to business, street to street, any other type of place-to-place movement, for the purpose of offering for sale, displaying or exposing for sale, selling or attempting to sell, and delivering immediately upon sale the goods, wares, products, merchandise, other personal property, or services that the person is carrying or otherwise transporting.
PERSON. Any natural individual, group, organization, corporation, partnership, or similar association.
PERSONAL FUNDRAISER. Any person, including a corporation or other entity, who, for compensation, performs any solicitations or other services for a religious, political, social, or other charitable organization.
SOLICITOR. A person who goes from house to house, door to door, business to business, street to street, or any other type of place-to-place movement, for the purpose or obtaining or attempting to obtain orders for goods, wares, products, merchandise, other personal property, or services of which he or she may be carrying or transporting samples, or that may be described in a catalog or by other means, and for which delivery or performance shall occur later. The absence of samples or catalogs shall not remove a person from the scope of this provision if the actual purpose of the person’s activity is to obtain or attempt to obtain orders as discussed above. For purposes of this subchapter, the term SOLICITOR shall have the same meaning as the term CANVASSER.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT. A person who temporarily sets up business out of a vehicle, trailer food truck, boxcar, tent, other portable shelter, or
empty storefront for the purpose of exposing or displaying for sale, selling, or attempting to sell, and delivering goods, wares, products, merchandise, or other personal property and who does not remain in any one location for more than three consecutive days.
(Ord. 2023-OR-005, passed 2-27-23)