The purposes of this chapter are to:
(A) Deter the use of peddling or soliciting to gain access to homes or other premises for criminal purposes;
(B) Maintain peace, comfort, quiet and privacy for residents of the Township while balancing the same against the opportunity for peddlers and solicitors to exercise their rights of free speech;
(C) Discourage unethical, dishonest and illegal business practices;
(D) Prevent dishonest solicitation of funds;
(E) Protect the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Township as well as peddlers and solicitors engaged in such activities within the Township; and
(F) Preserve safety and order in and about the streets, sidewalks, businesses and public areas in the Township. All application fees to be charged for the issuance of licenses are not to be considered as revenue, but are charges for the purpose of covering the expenses of administering this chapter.
(Ord. 273-16, passed 2-22-16)