[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Wilson 7-23-2018 by Ord. No. 789, approved 7-23-2018. Amendments noted where applicable.]
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply:
The street-facing entrance(s) to a principal structure. In
the event no door faces the street, then any other door of a principal
structure nearest the street shall be considered a front door for
purposes of this chapter.
An exterior appendage to a principal structure leading to
a doorway, including any stairway attached thereto.
A lot, plot or parcel of land, including any structures,
driveways, or other impervious surfaces thereon.
A structure or combination of structures of primary importance
on the premises, and that contains the primary use associated with
the premises. The primary use is characterized by identifying the
main activity taking place on the premises.
Any written materials which are delivered to any premises
without the express invitation or permission, in writing or otherwise,
by the owner, occupant, or lessee of such premises.
A.
Unsolicited written materials delivered to a premises shall be placed:
(1)
Where permitted, in a distribution box located on or adjacent to
the premises; or
(2)
On a porch, if one exists, nearest the front door; or
(3)
So such materials are securely attached to the front door; or
(4)
Through a mail slot on the front door or principal structure, if
existent, as permitted by the United States Postal Service Domestic
Mail Manual, Section 508, Recipient Services; or
(5)
Between the exterior front door, if existent and unlocked, and the
interior front door; or
(6)
Personally with the owner, occupant and/or lessee of the premises.
B.
Notwithstanding Subsection A above, an owner, lessee or occupant maintains the right to restrict entry to his or her premises.
C.
Unsolicited written materials placed at the premises create a rebuttable
presumption that the materials were placed at the premises by the
owner, agent, manager, and/or authorized distributor of the business,
product, good, service, message, or idea which is being advertised,
promoted, endorsed or conveyed in such materials.
D.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the United States
Postal Service.
Any placement of unsolicited written materials in areas on or adjacent to premises other than as set forth in § 161-2A above shall be a violation of this chapter. Any person, firm, business, corporation, or any other entity violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100 for a first offense and $200 for each offense thereafter.
