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Use of Words and Phrases. As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise, the words or phrases defined in this section shall have the indicated meanings.
(1) “Residence” means and includes every separate living unit occupied for residential purposes by one or more persons, contained within any type of building or structure.
(2) “Registered solicitor” means and includes any person who has obtained a valid solicitor’s license as provided in this chapter, which certificate is in the possession of the solicitor while engaged in soliciting.
(d) Seeking to obtain gifts or contributions of money, clothing, or other valuable thing for the support or benefit of any charitable or nonprofit organization, association, or corporation. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
Every person desiring to engage in soliciting, as defined in PMC 5.64.010, from persons in residences or businesses within the city is required to make written application for and receive a solicitor’s license as provided in this chapter, and which is in addition to a general business license as may be required under Chapter 5.04 PMC. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
Recognizing that bona fide community-based organizations engage in annual fund raising with volunteer solicitors, the city clerk is authorized to grant an organizational certificate to an appropriate official of the organization, who shall comply with the application procedure and provide the city clerk with the names and addresses of the solicitors. The organizational certificate shall be limited in time, and in no event for more than 30 days in any calendar year. Each individual solicitor shall then be issued a photocopy facsimile of the organizational certificate, which shall contain the solicitor’s name in prominent letters, and shall contain the inclusive dates of validity. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
The license fee for a solicitor shall be $50.00 per year per person. A background investigation is required for each solicitor. The cost shall be separate from the solicitor’s application fee, and as set forth in the fees schedule adopted by resolution by the city council. Licenses issued are not transferable. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
(k) Physical description of the applicant.
(c) Shall provide a copy of a valid driver’s license or picture I.D. for identification purposes. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
(c) The truth of the facts set forth in the application.
(2) The chief of police shall endeavor to complete such investigation within seven to 10 working days after receipt of the application.
(3) No license shall be issued to any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of any state within the United States or federal law of the United States, within five years from the termination of any court-ordered time served and including any probationary period ordered; nor to any person whose license issued under this chapter has previously been revoked.
(i) Kidnapping and/or unlawful imprisonment. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3016 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
If, after the completion of the investigation, the chief of police determines that the facts set forth in the application are true, then the chief may approve the application, and the city clerk shall issue the license. The license shall not be transferable. No license shall be issued until the conclusion of the police chief’s investigation of the application. All licenses expire December 31st of the year in which issued. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
(4) Upon denial of a license, the city clerk shall give written notice of such action to the applicant, stating the basis for such action. A copy of this letter shall become part of the original application, and kept on file in the city clerk’s office. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3016 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
(1) Any license may be suspended or revoked by the city clerk, the chief of police or his/her designee for any violations of city code or state or federal law.
(2) An appeal of a decision to deny, suspend, or revoke a license shall be filed with the city clerk in writing within 10 days of the revocation or denial of the license or application. Such appeal shall be heard by the city council. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3016 § 3, 2012; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
The license required by this chapter and photo identification shall be carried at all times by the solicitor for whom it was issued when soliciting in the city. The license and photo identification shall be exhibited by the solicitor whenever and wherever he or she shall be requested to do so by any police officer, city official or person solicited. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
(1) Enter upon any other person’s private property, home, residence, apartment complex or business that prominently displays a “No Peddlers” or “No Solicitors” sign, or any other similar sign that communicates the occupant’s desire not to be contacted by solicitors.
(2) Persist or continue in any solicitation or attempted solicitation of any particular member or members of the general public if such person or persons do not wish or desire any further solicitation efforts.
(3) Solicit or sell merchandise upon the city street, sidewalk or public right-of-way or any other public property either on foot or from any cart, wagon, wheeled conveyance or other device.
(4) Solicit or sell merchandise within 500 feet of a legally licensed temporary stand, temporary event, or special event. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
Every person desiring to secure the protection provided by the regulations pertaining to soliciting contained in this chapter shall comply with the directions contained in this section.
(b) In single-family or multifamily residential developments served by a readily identifiable entrance, notice may be given by posting at each entrance a sign of an appropriate size placed at a location which will give reasonable notice to any person entering the development that solicitors are not allowed, and containing language such as “no solicitors allowed.” (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
It is unlawful and constitutes a nuisance for a person to go upon a premises and ring the doorbell upon or near a door or create a sound in any other manner calculated to attract the attention of the occupant of such residence or business for the purpose of securing an audience with the occupant thereof and engage in soliciting as defined in PMC 5.64.010, in defiance of the notice exhibited at the residence, business, or development in accordance with the provisions of PMC 5.64.120. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
It shall be the duty of every solicitor upon going onto any premises or development in the city upon which a residence, as defined in this chapter, or a business is located to determine if the notice provided for in PMC 5.64.120 exists, and to be governed by the statement contained on the notice by immediately and peacefully departing from the premises.
A solicitor who has gained entrance to a residence, business, or development, whether invited or not, shall immediately and peacefully depart from the premises when requested to do so by the occupant. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
No person shall engage in soliciting within the city, except between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and dusk, or one-half hour after sunset. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
(1) Any person selling personal property at wholesale to dealers in such articles or commodities; or newspaper couriers; or persons who have been invited to call upon that other person for the purpose of displaying for possible purchase goods, literature or giving information about any article, thing, product or service.
(2) Farmers, gardeners, or other persons who deliver or sell any agricultural, horticultural, or farm products which they have actually grown, harvested, or produced; provided, that this exemption does not apply to the sale of firewood.
(3) This chapter shall not apply to casual sales of seasonal articles such as produce, holiday items, handmade gift articles, etc., or services such as lawn care, snow removal and other household jobs.
(4) Nothing in PMC 5.64.010 through 5.64.150 shall be construed so as to require licensing of any person or persons engaged in the business of selling through the United States mail.
(5) Charitable, religious or nonprofit organizations, or organizations that have received exempt status under 26 USC 501(c)(3), shall be exempt from all provisions of this chapter except PMC 5.64.165.
(6) Candidates for political office, campaign workers, members and representatives of political committees or political organizations campaigning on behalf of ballot issues, distributors of sample ballots and other political literature and persons soliciting signatures of registered voters on petitions to be submitted to any governmental agency shall be exempt from all provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2940 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).
No soliciting shall occur at a residence, business, facility or other location with a posted “No Soliciting” sign, which is conspicuously visible at the premises. (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3016 § 4, 2012; Ord. 2940 § 2, 2009).
Violation of any provision of this chapter by a person, firm, party, corporation, or other legal entity shall constitute a Class I civil infraction subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.02 PMC. A second violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor subject to the penalties as defined in PMC 9A.05.010(2). (Ord. 3164 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3016 § 5, 2012; Ord. 2792 § 2, 2004).

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