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Civil Solicitation Ordinance
Summary
The council enacted an ordinance creating civil fines for solicitors who ignore posted 'no soliciting' signs. Canvassing and criminal penalties were removed from the final version.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Civil fines ranging from $100 to $500 will be assessed for repeat violations.
✅Who benefits
Homeowners seeking privacy and freedom from uninvited commercial sales visits.
⚠️Who could be affected
Commercial door-to-door sales operations face stricter operational boundaries.
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