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Council updates peddlers ordinance to clarify permits, add voluntary no-solicitation list
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Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 2026-08 to update Chapter 19 (peddlers), clarifying when permits are required versus First Amendment activities, streamlining application and review, defining fees and denials, and adding a voluntary no-solicitation registry for residents.
The Groves City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-08, amending Chapter 19 of the code of ordinances governing peddlers to clarify requirements, update application procedures and create a voluntary no-solicitation list for residents.
Marshall presented the ordinance revisions as a multi-part update: clarifying what activities require a peddler’s permit versus protected First Amendment activities; simplifying application instructions; defining review steps, fee schedules and the process for denials tied to criminal-history checks or other objections; and creating a voluntary no-solicitation list so residents who opt out will be provided to permit-holders and may not be solicited.
Marshall said the changes codify practices worked through at prior workshops and that prior grant-funded hardware (for other items) reduced some application costs in earlier cycles. Council had no additional questions on second reading and the motion to adopt passed in open session.
The ordinance directs staff to implement the registration process and enforce penalties for violations; staff will return with administrative procedures and outreach materials to inform businesses and residents about the new processes.
