For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) "Canvassing" means any person who calls at a private residence without the invitation or previous consent of the owner(s) or occupant(s) of such premises for the purpose of anyone or more of the following activities:
(1) Seeking to obtain from the occupant of any residence an indication of such occupant's belief in regard to any social, political, religious or similar matter; or
(2) Seeking to influence the personal belief of the occupant of any residence in regard to any social, political, religious or similar matter; or
(3) Taking a poll or census of any person, firm or corporation other than a governmental body or agency thereof.
(b) "Peddling" means any person who travels door to door either by foot, automobile, truck or any other type of conveyance and calls upon private residences, including any house, apartment or other dwelling within the City, taking or attempting to take orders for profit for the sale of goods, wares, merchandise or personal property of any nature whatsoever for future delivery or for services to be furnished in the future.
(c) "Soliciting" means any person seeking to obtain funds for any cause whatsoever by traveling door to door either by foot, automobile, truck or any type of conveyance and calling upon private residences including any house, apartment, or any other dwelling within the City. The solicitation by a minor on behalf of a youth organization, local school district or private school fundraising drives and charitable begging shall not be included in this definition. Soliciting also means a person seeking to engage in negotiations for the acquisition or divestiture of mineral rights and or negotiating lease agreements or other business arrangements for exploring for and/or developing minerals.
(Ord. 2022-32. Passed 9-7-2022.)