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Cheviot council refers possible "Do Not Knock" ordinance to Laws, Rules & Ordinances Committee
Summary
Following resident complaints about door-to-door canvassers, Council President Stefanie Hawk asked about adopting a "Do Not Knock" list; Law Director Kimberlee Rohr recommended further research and the item was referred to the Laws, Rules & Ordinances Committee to meet after the July 21 council meeting.
Council President Stefanie Hawk raised concerns on June 16 about recent complaints from residents about door-to-door contacts and asked whether the city could adopt a "Do Not Knock" list similar to one used in Green Township.
Law Director Kimberlee Rohr told council that additional research would be needed to draft an ordinance with meaningful ramifications for noncompliance. The item was referred to Hugo Petermann's Laws, Rules & Ordinances Committee; the minutes indicate that committee will meet following the council meeting on July 21 to consider the proposal.
Why it matters: A local "Do Not Knock" list would regulate door-to-door solicitors and could include enforcement mechanisms; council members and staff signaled interest in drafting an ordinance but did not vote on final language or penalties at the June 16 meeting.
Next steps: Committee review and staff legal research are scheduled before any ordinance is drafted or introduced for a vote.
