As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have these meanings:
(a) “Canvasser” means one who engages in the practice of canvassing by going from dwelling unit to dwelling unit to:
(1) Conduct surveys for research purposes (other than those conducted by an agency of the State or Federal government);
(2) Make analyses, take opinion polls, compile rating data;
(3) Obtain or seek contributions for any person or organization or cause;
(4) Advertise religious or political causes proselytizing with regard thereto; or
(5) Conduct any similar work which, by its nature, involves door-to-door or place-to-place activity, including distribution of circulars, but not for commercial activity of any kind.
(b) “Door-to-door solicitation” means the activity of going onto the premises of other persons, without prior arrangement with the owner or occupant of such premises, for the principal purpose of the sale or taking of orders for future sales of any type of tangible goods, including, but not limited to, books, magazines, or other periodicals, or to enter into any agreement for the provision of services, or any combination of the sale of goods or provision or services, or the distribution of advertising circulars relating to the sale of goods or provision of services.
(c) “Door-to-door solicitor” means a person engaged in the activity of door-to-door solicitation.
(d) “Street sales” means the activity of a person selling any goods from any type of portable stand or table or in a vehicle located on any street, roadway or public right-of-way, except a sidewalk abutting a property of which such person is the owner or a lawful occupant thereof.
(Ord. 1081. Passed 12-18-17.)