§ 16-394. Prohibited practices.

The following conduct by any person, licensee, agent or employee thereof shall be considered in violation of this Code, and, in addition to prosecution, may result in the suspension or revocation of any license granted under this article.

(1)

Entering a private residence under pretense other than for peddling.

(2)

Remaining in a private residence or on the premises thereon after the owner or occupant has requested the licensee to leave.

(3)

Going in and upon the premises of a private residence to peddle when the owner or occupant thereof has displayed a "no peddling" sign on such premises.

(4)

Peddling at a private residence prior to 8:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m., unless by prior invitation of the occupant.

(5)

Peddling or operating a concession on a street or within an area which has been closed by city council resolution for an art fair, street fair or other special event, except where special permits are issued in accordance with standards established by the city council, or the peddler, transient merchant or concessionaire is exempted pursuant to section 16-388(9).

(6)

Shouting or calling wares or using a public address system, horn, bell, or other noise- making device to call attention to the licensee's business in such a way as to disturb residents or adjacent businesses.

(7)

Occupying any space for the purpose of peddling or as a transient merchant on any public place, street, or adjacent public right-of-way within the central commercial district, except as provided for below:

A concessionaire license may be granted by resolution of the city council within appropriate areas of the public right-of-way or other city-owned property of the central commercial district. Concessionaires shall be limited to locations and times within the central business district, as determined by the city council, and a concessionaire license fee as required by section 16-391 of this article shall be paid by each concessionaire in advance of any activities on the approved site by the concessionaire.

(8)

Sell or offer for sale any edible items, goods, wares, or merchandise in any city park unless first complying with the requirements of chapter 19 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2013-18, § 2, 8-13-13, eff. 9-12-13)