Section 11-33.1(1) Aggressive solicitation prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other things of value, or to solicit the sale of goods or services:
(1) In an aggressive manner in a public area;
(2) In any public transportation vehicle, or bus, vantran or trolley station or stop;
(3) Within fifteen (15) feet of any entrance or exit of any bank or check cashing business or within fifteen (15) feet of any automated teller machine during the hours of operation of such bank, automated teller machine or check cashing business, without the consent of the owner or other person legally in possession of such facilities. Provided, however, that when an automated teller machine is located within an automated teller machine facility, such distance shall be measured from the entrance or exit of the automated teller machine facility; or
(4) On private property if the owner, tenant, or lawful occupant has asked the person not to solicit on the property, or has posted a sign clearly indicating that solicitations are not welcome on the property.
Section 11-33.1(2) Obstruction of doorways entrances on a public sidewalk prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person, after having been notified by a law enforcement officer that he or she is in violation of the prohibition in this section, to remain within ten (10) feet of a doorway entrance on a public sidewalk or any other public right-of-way if that person's continued presence obstructs a doorway entrance.
Section 11-33.1(3) Exceptions to 11-33.1(2) above. An exception to the prohibition in the preceding subsection against obstructing a public sidewalk or other public right-of-way within ten (10) feet of a doorway entrance shall be made in circumstances involving physical emergencies or the administration of medical assistance; sidewalk cafes, parades, rallies, demonstrations, performances or meetings for which street use permits have been issued; chairs or benches provided by a public agency or abutting private property owner; and seats in bus zones occupied by persons waiting for the bus.
Section 11-33.1(4) Solicitation of children. It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other things of value from any person under the age of sixteen (16) years who is unaccompanied by an adult.
(Ord. No. 8674, § 2, 4-8-96; Ord. No. 8891, § 1, 9-15-97; Ord. No. 11331, § 2, 12-8-15)