[R.O. 1992 § 610.010; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 1, 10-21-2002[1]]
As used in this Chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated:
CANVASSER
A person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his/her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident, for the primary purpose of:
1. 
Attempting to enlist support for or against a particular religion, philosophy, ideology, political party, issue or candidate, even if incidental to such purpose the canvasser accepts the donation of money for or against such cause; or
2. 
Distributing a handbill or flyer advertising a non-commercial event or service.
PEDDLER
A person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his/her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident for the primary purpose of attempting to sell a good or service. A "peddler" does not include a person who distributes handbills or flyers for a commercial purpose, advertising an event, activity, good or service that is offered to the resident for purchase at a location away from the residence or at a time different from the time of visit. Such a person is a "solicitor."
SOLICITOR
A person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his/her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident for the primary purpose of:
1. 
Attempting to obtain a donation to a particular patriotic, philanthropic, social service, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, fraternal, charitable, political or religious purpose, even if incidental to such purpose there is the sale of some good or service; or
2. 
Distributing a handbill or flyer advertising a commercial event or service.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 610, adopted 5-19-75 by Ord. No. 4562 §§ 19—23, as amended.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.020; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 2, 10-21-2002]
This Chapter shall not apply to a Federal, State or local government employee or a public utility employee in the performance of his/her duty for his/her employer.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.030; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 3, 10-21-2002]
No person shall act as a peddler or as a solicitor within the City without first obtaining an identification card in accordance with this Chapter. A canvasser is not required to have an identification card but any canvasser wanting an identification card for the purpose of reassuring City residents of the canvasser's good faith shall be issued one upon request.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.040; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 4, 10-21-2002]
A. 
The fee for the issuance of each identification card shall be:
1. 
For a peddler acting on behalf of a merchant otherwise licensed to do business within the City — no fee.
2. 
For a peddler acting on behalf of a merchant not otherwise licensed to do business with the City — a fee of five dollars ($5.00) per day.
3. 
For a solicitor (including a commercial solicitor advertising an event, activity, good or service for purchase at a location away from the residence) — no fee.
4. 
For a canvasser requesting an identification card — no fee.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.050; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 5, 10-21-2002]
Any person or organization (formal or informal) may apply for one (1) or more identification cards by completing an application form at the office of the City Clerk during regular office hours.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.060; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 6, 10-21-2002]
A. 
The applicant (person or organization) shall provide the following information:
1. 
Name of applicant.
2. 
Number of identification cards required.
3. 
The name, physical description and photograph of each person for which a card is requested. In lieu of this information, a driver's license, State identification card, passport, or other government-issued identification card (issued by a government within the United States) containing this information may be provided and a photocopy taken. If a photograph is not supplied, the City will take an instant photograph of each person for which a card is requested at the application site. The actual cost of the instant photograph will be paid by the applicant.
4. 
The permanent and (if any) local address of the applicant.
5. 
The permanent and (if any) local address of each person for whom an identification card is requested.
6. 
A brief description of the proposed activity related to this identification card. (Copies of literature to be distributed may be substituted for this description at the option of the applicant.)
7. 
Date and place of birth for each person for whom a card is requested and (if available) the social security number of such person.
8. 
A list of all infraction, offense, misdemeanor and felony convictions of each person for whom an identification card is requested for the seven (7) years immediately prior to the application.
9. 
The motor vehicle make, model, year, color and state license plate number of any vehicle which will be used by each person for whom an identification card is requested.
10. 
If an identification card is requested for a peddler:
a. 
The name and permanent address of the business offering the event, activity, good or service (i.e., the peddler's principal).
b. 
A copy of the principal's sales tax license as issued by the State of Missouri, provided that no copy of a license shall be required of any business which appears on the City's annual report of sales tax payees as provided by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
c. 
The location where books and records are kept of sales which occur within the City and which are available for City inspection to determine that all City sales taxes have been paid.
11. 
If an identification card is requested for a solicitor:
a. 
The name and permanent address of the organizations, person or group for whom donations (or proceeds) are accepted.
b. 
The web address for this organization, person or group (or other address) where residents having subsequent questions can go for more information.
12. 
Any other information the applicant wishes to provide, perhaps including copies of literature to be distributed, references to other municipalities where similar activities have occurred, etc.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.070; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 7, 10-21-2002]
A. 
The identification card(s) shall be issued promptly after application but in all cases within sixteen (16) business hours of completion of an application, unless it is determined within that time that:
1. 
The applicant has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the past seven (7) years;
2. 
With respect to a particular identification card, the individual for whom an identification card is requested has been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the past seven (7) years; or
3. 
Any statement upon the application is false, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the falsehood was the result of excusable neglect.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.080; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 8, 10-21-2002]
During the period of time following the application for one (1) or more identification cards and its issuance, the City shall investigate as to the truth and accuracy of the information contained in the application. If the City has not completed this investigation within the sixteen (16) business hours provided in Section 610.070, the identification card will nonetheless be issued, subject, however, to administrative revocation upon completion of the investigation. If a canvasser requests an identification card, the investigation will proceed as described above, but if the City refuses to issue the identification card (or revokes it after issuance), the canvasser will be advised that the failure to procure an identification card does not prevent him/her from canvassing the residents of the City.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.090; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 9, 10-21-2002]
If the City Clerk denies (or upon completion of an investigation revokes) the identification card to one (1) or more persons, he/she shall immediately convey the decision to the applicant orally and shall within sixteen (16) business hours after the denial prepare a written report of the reason for the denial which shall be immediately made available to the applicant. Upon receipt of the oral notification and even before the preparation of the written report, the applicant shall have at his/her option an appeal of the denial of his/her application before the City Council at its next regular meeting, or if the next regular meeting is more than ten (10) days from the denial of the application, at a special meeting to be held within that ten-day period, due notice of which is to be given to the public and the applicant.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.100; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 10, 10-21-2002]
If the applicant requests a hearing under Section 610.090, the hearing shall be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act of the State of Missouri,[1] and review from the decision (on the record of the hearing) shall be had to the Franklin County Circuit Court. The hearing shall also be subject to the Missouri Open Meetings and Records Law.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 536.010 et seq., RSMo.
[2]
Editor's Note: See § 610.010 et seq., RSMo.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.110; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 11, 10-21-2002]
Each identification card shall be (when the individual for whom it was issued is acting as a peddler or solicitor) worn on the outer clothing of the individual so as to be reasonably visible to any person who might be approached by said person.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.120; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 12, 10-21-2002]
An identification card shall be valid within the meaning of this Chapter for the term requested.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.130; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 13, 10-21-2002]
A. 
In addition to the administrative revocation of an identification card, an identification card may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
1. 
Any violation of this Chapter by the applicant or by the person for whom the particular identification card was issued.
2. 
Fraud, misrepresentation or an incorrect statement made in the course of carrying on the activity.
3. 
Conviction of any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the last seven (7) years.
4. 
Conducting the activity in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
B. 
The revocation procedure shall be initiated by the filing of a complaint by the City Attorney or the City Clerk pursuant to the State Administrative Procedure Act[1] and a hearing before the City Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 536.010 et seq., RSMo.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.140; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 14, 10-21-2002; Ord. No. 13-11195 § 1, 10-7-2013; Ord. No. 21-13382, 8-16-2021]
The City Clerk shall maintain a list of persons within the City who restrict visits to their residential property (including their leasehold in the case of tenants) by peddlers, solicitors and canvassers. The City Clerk may provide a form to assist residents, and this form may allow the resident to select certain types of visits that the resident finds acceptable while refusing permission to others. This no-visit list shall be a public document, reproduced on the City's website, and available for public inspection and copying. A copy of the no-visit list shall be provided to each applicant for and each recipient of an identification card. If a canvasser chooses not to apply for an identification card, it will be the responsibility of that canvasser to obtain in some other way a copy of the current no-visit list. Any no-visit list in existence on the effective date of this Section shall automatically expire and be no further in force or effect from and after September 30, 2015. Thereafter, any person who restricts visits to his/her residential property (including his/her leasehold in the case of a tenant) by peddlers, solicitors and canvassers may submit the form maintained by the City Clerk as specified above.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.150; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 15, 10-21-2002]
A. 
In addition to the other regulations contained herein, a solicitor or canvasser leaving handbills or commercial flyers about the community shall observe the following regulations:
1. 
No handbill or flyer shall be left at or attached to any sign, utility pole, transit shelter or other structure within the public right-of-way. The Police are authorized to remove any handbill or flyer found within the right-of-way.
2. 
No handbill or flyer shall be left at or attached to any privately owned property in a manner that causes damage to such privately owned property.
3. 
No handbill or flyer shall be left at or attached to any property:
a. 
Listed on the City no-visit list; or
b. 
Having a "no solicitor" sign of the type described in Section 610.160(A)(1) or (2).
4. 
Any person observed distributing handbills or flyers shall be required to identify himself/herself to the Police if so requested (either by producing an identification card or other form of identification). This is for the purpose of knowing the likely identity of the perpetrator if the City receives a complaint of damage caused to private property during the distribution of handbills or flyers.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.160; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 16, 10-21-2002; Ord. No. 10-10725 § 1, 7-6-2010]
A. 
No peddler, solicitor or canvasser shall:
1. 
Enter upon any private property where the property has clearly posted in the front yard a sign visible from the right-of-way (public or private) indicating a prohibition against peddling, soliciting and/or canvassing. Such sign need not exceed one (1) square foot in size and may contain words such as "no soliciting" or "no solicitors" in letters of at least two (2) inches in height. (The phrase "no soliciting" or "no solicitors" shall also prohibit peddlers and canvassers.)
2. 
Remain upon any private property where a notice in the form of a sign or sticker is placed upon any door or entrance way leading into the residence or dwelling at which guests would normally enter, which sign contains the words "no soliciting" or "no solicitors" and which is clearly visible to the peddler, solicitor or canvasser.
3. 
Enter upon any private property where the current occupant has posted the property on the City's no-visit list (except where the posting form indicates the occupant has given permission for this type of visit), regardless of whether a front yard sign is posted.
4. 
Use or attempt to use any entrance other than the front or main entrance to the dwelling or step from the sidewalk or indicated walkway (where one exists) leading from the right-of-way to the front or main entrance, except by express invitation of the resident or occupant of the property.
5. 
Remove any yard sign, door or entrance sign that gives notice to such person that the resident or occupant does not invite visitors.
6. 
Enter upon the property of another except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
B. 
Except that the above prohibitions shall not apply when the peddler, solicitor or canvasser has an express invitation from the resident or occupant of a dwelling allowing him/her to enter upon any posted property.
[R.O. 1992 § 610.170; Ord. No. 02-9246 § 17, 10-21-2002]
Any person violating any part of this Chapter shall upon conviction be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.