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Council OKs first reading of new residential solicitation code (Ordinance 2620)
Summary
Staff presented Ordinance 2620, a substitution replacing the city’s residential solicitation chapter. The draft creates a registered‑solicitor certificate (badge), includes time‑of‑day restrictions and maintains exemptions for religious, political and neighbor activities. Council approved the ordinance for first reading; it will return for public hearing/second reading.
Talon, the staff presenter, explained that Ordinance 2620 is a substitution (replacement) for the current residential solicitation chapter. The draft implements a registered‑solicitor certificate (a badge with image and business name), includes time‑of‑day and signage restrictions requested by council direction, and retains a comprehensive exemption section covering religious, political, and neighbor‑to‑neighbor activity.
Councilors asked for clarification about exemptions and whether registered solicitors need any other city license; Talon confirmed those listed in the exemption section need not register and that registered solicitors would not need separate city permits beyond the solicitor certificate. Council approved the ordinance on first reading; staff said the item will be returned for a subsequent public hearing/second reading because of a clerical requirement for a public hearing in the process.
What’s next: Ordinance 2620 returns for required public hearing and second reading as part of the normal code amendment process.
