13-1396 Amending Chapter 26 Peddlers and Solicitors

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WHEREAS, the City has determined that limiting solicitation to the time between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. protects the privacy interests of the citizens of Casselberry, by providing a specific time during the evening and early morning hours when the citizens may expect to be free from solicitation at their residence; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that limiting solicitation to the time between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. balances the privacy interests of the citizens of Casselberry with the interests of persons engaged in solicitation, by allowing solicitation for a limited period of time in the evening when residents may be home from work; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that limiting solicitation time to between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. reduces the time juvenile solicitors will operate in dark and unfamiliar areas providing them greater safety and protection; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide greater supervision for juveniles engaged in solicitations; Eli WHEREAS, the City finds that the cost to the City associated with review of applications has increased; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City, its citizens and solicitors and peddlers to amend and clarify Chapter 26, Article III, "Peddlers and Solicitors ;" and WHEREAS, amending Chapter 26, Article III, "Peddlers and Solicitors," serves a public purpose; and WHEREAS, words with double underlined type shall constitute additions to the original text and strike through shall constitute deletions to the original text. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA: SECTION I: Section 26 -66, "Definitions," of Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Casselberry is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 26-66. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Peddler and solicitor, for purposes of Division 1 only, shall include any person, whether a resident of the City or not, traveling by foot, wagon, automotive vehicle or any other type of conveyance who goes upon the premises of any private residence of the City, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, while lawfully carrying, conveying or transporting lawful goods, wares or merchandise and offering and exposing the goods for sale, making sales and delivering the articles to purchasers; or taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of lawful goods, wares, services and merchandise or personal property of any nature whatsoever for future delivery; or soliciting money, funds or subscriptions for himself or for any charitable,