For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGGRESSIVELY BEG. Begging which intimidates or is intended to intimidate another person into giving money or goods.
BEG. To ask for money or goods as a charity, whether by words, bodily gestures, signs, or other means.
INTIMIDATE. To intentionally say or do something, or to say or do something that a reasonable person should know, would cause a person of ordinary sensibilities to be fearful of bodily harm. For the purposes of this chapter, it is not necessary to prove that the victim was actually frightened, and neither is it necessary to prove that the behavior of the person was so violent that it was likely to cause terror, panic or hysteria.
OBSTRUCT PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC OR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. To walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or vehicle, or to require another
person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized pursuant to the county's picketing and parade ordinances and regulations are exempt from the coverage of this chapter.
PANHANDLE. To ask for money or goods as a charity, whether by words, bodily gestures, signs, or other means in a public place.
PUBLIC PLACE. An area generally visible to public view and includes alleys, bridges, buildings, driveways, parking lots, parks, plazas, sidewalks, and streets open to the general public, including those that serve food or drink or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the grounds enclosing them.
SOLICITING. The act of asking for money or objects or value, with the intention that the money or object of value be transferred at that time, and at that place. SOLICITING shall include traveling from place to place taking or offering to take orders for the sale of any goods, including but not limited to wares, merchandise, food, or periodicals for future delivery, or for personal services to be performed in the future, whether or not samples are displayed or money is collected in advance; and/or using or occupying any building, location, or public right of way for the sole purpose of asking for money or objects of value whether or not the proposed taking is in exchange for goods or services or solely for the personal benefit of the solicitor.
(Ord. passed 11-7-2011; Am. Ord. passed 5-21-2012)