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Council briefed on second reading of panhandling ordinance changes; amendment adds high-traffic zones ban on verbal solicitation
Summary
City staff reviewed a proposed amendment to Asheville's public solicitation (panhandling) ordinance that adds and expands 'high traffic zones' where verbal solicitation would be prohibited, while preserving the ability to hold signs. Legal counsel cited U.S. Supreme Court precedent in designing the amendment to protect First Amendment activity.
City staff reviewed the second-reading materials for an amendment to the city's public solicitation ordinance that would add and expand "high traffic zones" where verbal solicitation is prohibited. The briefing noted the ordinance change includes criminal penalties and, under state law, requires a second reading before it can take effect.
City Attorney (counsel) Brad (first reference: Brad) explained the distinction between existing prohibitions and the amendment.…
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