0850
OFFICIAL RECORD
ORDINANCE NO. 850
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, PEDDLERS AND
SOLICITORS, AND ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 5, BUSINESSES, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS, AS
AMENDED, BY REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF AND IDENTIFICATION
BADGES FOR SOLICITORS; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR
SOLICITATION AND CANVASSING ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING THAT
CURB PAINTING VENDORS SHALL USE REFLECTIVE PAINT;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of South lake is a home rule city acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that in order to prevent and deter
deceptive practices and fraud, it is necessary to require solicitors to obtain permits and to
regulate those solicitors; and
WHEREAS, the City Council possesses, pursuant to §311.011 of the Texas
Transportation Code, as amended, the exclusive control and power over public streets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that solicitations by persons standing
or operating within certain roadway or on medians and traffic islands of certain streets and
highways within the City of South lake greatly endangers such persons and the motoring
public and also increases traffic congestion within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that solicitations by persons directed
towards the occupant of any vehicle that contemplate a transaction while the vehicle is in
certain roadways within the City of South lake endangers such persons and the motoring
public, greatly increases traffic congestion with in the City and distracts the drivers of those
vehicles from their primary duty of observing their surroundings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that solicitations and other types of
activity at residences and other private property at certain times and under certain
circumstances greatly intrudes on the privacy and personal property rights of the citizens
of South lake; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined solicitation activity conducted in certain
locations presents safety and congestion concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that regulations addressing all these concerns are
in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of South lake; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to not infringe on any rights protected
by First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
SOUTH LAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 13 SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
Article I. General Provisions
Sec. 13-1. Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to secure the general health, safety and welfare for
the residents of the City by:
(1 )
prohibiting door-to-door solicitation and canvassing at residences during the
times when such activity is most intrusive and disruptive to citizens' privacy;
(2)
regulating the locations in which solicitation activity may occur to promote
safety and minimize congestion;
(3)
regulating the manner in which any solicitation or canvassing activity may
occur to promote good order protect citizens from aggressive and intimidating
practices; and
(4)
requiring solicitors to obtain permits from the City to aid crime detection and
deter deceptive practices and fraud.
Sec. 13.2. Definitions.
I n this chapter:
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Canvasser means a person who engages in canvassing activities.
Canvassing means the act of:
(1 )
traveling either by foot or vehicle, going door-to-door, house-to-house,
building-to-building; or
(2)
occupying space in or traveling on or through any public place in the City;
personally contacting persons to communicate in any manner, whether orally, by written
or printed materials including, but not limited to, handbills, leaflets, hand signing or by any
other method, direct or implied, for any purpose other than selling or taking orders for
goods, wares, merchandise or services or collecting money.
City means the City of Southlake, Texas.
City Manager means the City Manager of the City or the City Manager's designated
representative.
City Sponsored Event means a special event for which the City has issued a permit other
than a solicitor's permit or has otherwise authorized to occur, and for which the City pays
all or a portion of the costs of the event.
Curb means the line adjacent to the edge of the roadway which may be either a raised or
lowered or a marked or unmarked surface.
Dark means the time of day identified by the United States Naval Observatory as being
after the end of civil twilight on a particular day in the City.
Director means the Director of Public Safety of the City or the Director's designated
representative.
Handbill means any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular,
leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet, or any other printed or otherwise reproduced original or
copies of any manner.
Minor means a person under the age of 18.
Non-Profit Organization means an organization or entity that is exempt from the payment
of tax pursuant to section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Established Business Location means an established place of business
operating in a permanent structure on a continuous basis.
Permanent Structure means a structure for which a certificate of occupancy has been
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issued.
Public Place means any area to which the public is invited or in which the public is
permitted, and includes, but is not limited to: the parking lot of any commercial
establishment, the right of way of any street or highway, but does not include the offices
or work areas of work places not entered by the public in the normal course of business.
Roadway means that portion of a street or highway designed, improved or ordinarily used
for vehicular travel, typically delineated by curbs, edgelines or the edge of the pavement.
Selling means to sell, dispense, peddle, hawk, display, offer to sell or solicit for sale by
offering or exposing for sale any goods, wares, merchandise or services.
Sidewalk means the portion of a street or highway that is between a curb or lateral line of
a roadway and the adjacent property line and intended for pedestrian use.
Solicitation mea ns
(a)
the act of:
(1 )
(2)
traveling either by foot or vehicle, going door-to-door, house-to-house,
building-to-building; or
occupying space in or traveling on or through any public place in the City;
while personally contacting persons to ask, barter or communicate in any other
manner, whether orally, by written or printed materials including but not limited to
handbills or leaflets, hand signing or by any other method, direct or implied, for the
purpose of:
(b)
(1 )
(2)
selling or taking orders for goods, wares, merchandise or services; or
collecting money for any purpose.
The term does not include:
(1 )
activity of a salespersons with an appointment calling upon or dealing with
manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers or retailers at their place of
business or homes and in the usual course of business;
(2)
activity approved in conjunction with a city sponsored event;
(3)
(4)
activity conducted in conjunction with a residential yard or garage sale;
activity of a business conducted at the permanent established location of that
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business;
(5)
activity conducted on property not owned or under control of the City with
consent of the owner or person in control of the property not conducted while
traveling either by foot or vehicle, going door-to-door, house-to-house or
building-to-building;
(6)
activity for which a special use permit has been issued pursuant to the City's
zoning ordinance;
(7)
activity conducted in connection with a mass gathering event under Section
34 of the City's zoning ordinance; or
(8)
activity conducted at a city park pursuant to a concession agreement with the
City or in accordance with applicable park ordinances and policies.
Solicitor means a person who engages in solicitation activities.
Solicitor's Permit or Permit means a permit issued by the Director which allows a person
to conduct solicitation activities within the City.
Street or highway means the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained
way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic.
Structure means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any
piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite
manner.
Sees. 13-3 - 13-10. Reserved.
Article II. Solicitor's Permits; Bonds.
Sec. 13-11. Permit Required for Solicitors; Fee.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation activities in the
City without first obtaining a solicitor's permit from the Director.
(b) A solicitor's permit shall be valid for six (6) months following the date of issuance
unless a shorter period is requested by the applicant.
(c) An applicant for a solicitor's permit shall pay a permit fee at the time the application
is submitted, and if required, shall submit a bond. The amount of the solicitor's permit fee
shall be set forth in the city's schedule of fees as approved by the city council.
(d)
An non-profit organization or a person conducting solicitation activity on behalf of a
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non-profit organization is exempt from payment of a permit fee.
Sec. 13-12. Solicitor's Permit Application.
(a) A person or organization desiring to conduct solicitation activities within the City shall
make a written application on a form provided by the Director for a solicitor's permit. The
application shall contain the following information:
(1 )
the name, driver's license or state issued identification, date of birth, phone
number and address of each person/organization applying for a permit;
(2)
a valid state driver's license number or a state-approved identification card
number with a photograph (The Director will make a photocopy and attach
to the application);
(3)
if a vehicle is used, a description of the same, together with the license
number and the vehicle identification number;
(4)
except as provided by section 13-13(c), two photographs of the applicant,
measuring at least 1.5" x 1.5" and showing the head and shoulders of the
applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner, which shall have been taken
within the preceding 60 days before filing the application;
(5)
proof of possession of any license or permit which, under Federal, State, or
Local laws or regulations, the applicant is required to have in order to
conduct the proposed solicitation. Copies of all such licenses and permits
shall be attached to the application;
(6)
if the applicant is:
(i)
employed by another, the name and physical street address (not a
post office box) of the employer;
(ii)
acting as an agent, the name, the physical street address (not a post
office box), and telephone number of the principal being represented,
with credentials in written form establishing the relationship and
authority of the employees or agent to act for the employer or
principal; or
(ii i)
acting as a volunteer, the name and physical street address (not a
post office box) of the business or organization being represented
must be provided;
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(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11 )
( 12)
(13)
the nature of solicitation activity (i.e. the merchandise to be sold or offered for
sale; or the nature of the services to be furnished; or the type of pamphlets
or handbills to be distributed);
the approximate time period within which the solicitation is to be made,
stating the date of the beginning of the solicitation activity, its projected
conclusion and the proposed dates and times of solicitation;
the names of all other cities in which the applicant has conducted solicitation
activities in the past six (6) months;
whether the applicant, upon any order obtained, will demand, accept or
receive payment or the deposit of money in advance of final delivery, and if
so, the bond required by section 13-14;
if the applicant has plead guilty, or nolo contendere to, or has been convicted
of a felony or misdemeanor involving fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, a sex
offense, trafficking a controlled substance, or any act of violence against
persons or property within five (5) years preceding the date of application, a
description of each such conviction or plea and the date of the offense;
if the applicant claims that the solicitation activity is to be conducted on behalf
of a non-profit organization, proof of such status shall be attached to the
application;
if the applicant is an entity that sponsors or employs minors as solicitors and
is submitting one application, the information set forth in section 13-13(b).
Sec. 13-13. Solicitation by Minors; Applications.
(a) A minor who conducts solicitation activities shall be sponsored or employed by a
person over the age of eighteen, a corporation, company or organization. The person,
company, corporation or organization that is sponsoring or employing the minor(s) is
responsible for controlling the conduct of the minors.
(b) Except as provided by subsection (d), a person, company, or organization that
sponsors or employs one or more minors as solicitors may submit one (1) solicitor's permit
application and pay one permit fee for the registration of the minors regardless of the
number of minors who conduct solicitation activities. The sponsor or employer shall
provide the Director the name(s), date(s) of birth, address(es) and driver's license
number(s) (if applicable) of all minors that will be conducting solicitation activities.
(c) A minor that does not submit an application shall carry while conducting solicitation
activities:
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(1 )
(2)
a copy of the approved solicitor's permit application; and
some form of identification that contains the name of the minor and the name
of the sponsor or employer of the minor.
(d) A minor sixteen (16) years of age or older that is sponsored or employed by any
person, company, corporation or organization that is not a non-profit organization shall
submit an application and pay a registration fee.
Sec. 13-14. Bond.
(a) Solicitors who require cash deposits or advance payments for future delivery orwho
require an agreement to finance the sale of goods or services for future delivery, or for
services to be performed in the future, shall furnish to the city a bond with the application
in the amount determined in subsection (c) below, signed by the applicant and a surety
company authorized to do business in Texas, conditioned:
(1 )
Upon the final delivery of goods or services in accordance with the terms of
any order obtained;
(2)
To indemnity purchasers for defects in material or workmanship that may
exist in the goods sold and that are discovered within 30 days after delivery;
and
(3)
For the use and benefit of persons, firms, or corporations that may make a
purchase or give an order to the principal of the bond or to the agent or
employee of the principal of the bond.
(b) If the applicant is a person, firm, or corporation engaging in solicitation activities
through one or more agents or employees, only one bond is required for the activities of
all the agent or employee solicitors.
(c) The amount of the bond is determined by the number of solicitors acting as agents
or employees of the same person, firm, or corporation as follows:
1--3 solicitors. . .
$ 500.00
4--6 solicitors. . .
$ 750.00
7 or more solicitors. . .
$ 1,000.00.
Sec. 13-15. Issuance of Solicitor's Permit.
(a) The Director shall approve or deny the issuance of a permit to an applicant and send
notice of this decision to the applicant by certified mail sent to the address shown on the
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application within 30 days after receipt of the application. The permit shall be approved
unless the Director finds one or more of the following to be true:
(1 )
(2)
(3)
(b)
the application for a solicitor's permit does not contain the information
required by section 13-12;
false or misleading statements are found to be included in the application for
a solicitor's permit;
the applicant, employeror principal is a person against whom a civil judgment
based upon fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation has been entered within five
(5) years;
(4)
within five (5) years preceding the date of the application, the applicant,
employer or principal has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, or has been
convicted of, a felony, misdemeanor, or ordinance violation involving fraud,
deceit, misrepresentation, a sex offense, trafficking a controlled substance,
or any act of violence against persons or property;
(5)
(6)
the applicant is a registered sex offender;
within the six (6) months preceding the date of the application, the applicant
has failed to comply with any rule, regulation or ordinance of another city or
state concerning solicitation activity;
(7)
the applicant has an outstanding warrant of arrest for any offense described
in subsection (a)(4); or
(8)
the type of solicitation activity requires a bond, and the applicant has not
complied with the bond requirements in section 13-14.
If an application is denied, the reasons for denial shall be noted on the application.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Director shall issue to each
approved permit holder a photo identification tag under the terms of this ordinance. Such
photo identification tag shall be worn constantly in a conspicuous place by the permit holder
while conducting solicitation activities in the City.
(d) A person commits an offense if the person wears or displays a photo identification
tag issued to another person.
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Sec. 13-16. Revocation or Suspension of Solicitor's Permit.
(a) A permit may be revoked or suspended by the Director for any of the following
reasons:
(1 )
the Director finds that any fact or event in section 13-15(a) is true or has
become true since the application was completed; or
(2)
the solicitor conducts solicitation activities in violation of any provision of this
chapter.
(b) Upon revocation, the Director shall immediately deliver written notice to the permit
holder stating the action and the reasons supporting such action. A written notice shall be
delivered or mailed by certified mail to the solicitor's address as shown on the application.
(c) The Director shall have the authority to seize any and all permits and photo
identification tags possessed by persons conducting business as a solicitor while official
notification process is underway. At such time, all solicitation activities conducted under
the authority of that permit shall cease.
Sec. 13-17. Appeals.
(a) A person who is denied a solicitor's permit, or whose permit is revoked or suspended
by the Director, may appeal the decision to the city manager by filing a notice of appeal with
the Director within 15 days after the notice of decision is delivered via certified mailed to
the address indicated on the application.
(b) Within ten (10) days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, the city manager shall set
a time and place for a hearing on the appeal which shall be not later than thirty (30) days
from the date of receipt of the notice of appeal.
(c) Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be delivered to the person by
certified mail, sent to the address indicated on the application. Notice shall be sent within
ten (10) days of the receipt of the notice of appeal.
(d) The decision of the city manager on the appeal is final. No other administrative
procedures are provided by the City.
Sees. 13-18 - 13-20. Reserved.
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Article III. Regulations.
Sec. 13-21. Regulation ot Solicitors; Generally.
(a) A solicitor shall identify himself as a solicitor upon approaching a person at a
residence or at any other location in the City and explain his purpose, whether it be direct
sales, solicitation of orders or services, or the demonstration of merchandise, or any
combination of such purposes.
(b) A person who uses a vehicle in solicitation activities, shall post a sign located in a
conspicuous place on the vehicle, identifying the name of the person, company or
organization that the person represents. If the name is an individual person, it must be
followed by the word "solicitor". The lettering on the sign must be at least two and one-half
(2 W') inches high.
(c) A solicitor who is permitted to solicit edible merchandise shall keep all articles for
sale to the public in a clean and sanitary condition, as well as the wagons, vehicles, or
other conveyances used in the transportation of such merchandise and shall meet all
applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
(d) A person commits an offense if that person sells or offers to sell any unsound or
unwholesome merchandise or give a false weight of measure to such offered for sale.
Sec. 13-22. Solicitation and Canvassing in Public Right otWay.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation or canvassing
activity within the roadway, or on any median or traffic island within the right-of-way of any
street or highway within the City.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation activity by a direct
transaction or exchange with the occupant of any vehicle stopped or traveling on the
roadway of Highway 114, F.M. 1709, F.M. 1938, any street or highway within the Town
Center designation of the City's land use plan, or any street or highway in the city which is
designated as an arterial or collector on the city's thoroughfare plan. An offense under this
subsection occurs when the offer, solicitation or distribution is made regardless of whether
a transaction is completed.
(c) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation or canvassing
activity on a sidewalk within the City in a manner that impedes the flow of pedestrian traffic.
(d) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation or canvassing
activity on a sidewalk within the Town Center designation of the City's land use plan in such
a manner that the sidewalk is occupied by any tent, table, blanket, container, box, rack or
any other physical structure. Solicitation or canvassing activity on a sidewalk in the Town
Center designation of the City's land use plan is permitted if the handbills, leaflets, or other
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written or printed material, goods, wares or merchandise are carried and displayed by the
person engaged in the solicitation or canvassing activity.
(e) It is a defense to prosecution under subsections (a) or (b) above if the person
engages in solicitation activity to operate a taxi cab, mail carrier, vehicle for hire such as
commercial servicing or repair of any disabled motor vehicle. For the purposes of this
subsection, the term "vehicle for hire" includes horse drawn carriages operated in the Town
Center designation of the City's land use plan.
(f) It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) if the person engages in
solicitation activity from a vehicle in a manner that does not violate section 13-23(a)(1).
Sec. 13-23. Solicitation from a Vehicle.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person conducts solicitation activities from a
vehicle and:
(1 )
the solicitation is conducted at a location within the right of way of Highway
114, F.M. 1709, F.M. 1938, any street or highway within the Town Center
designation of the City's land use plan, or any street or highway in the city
which is designated as an arterial or collector on the city's thoroughfare plan;
or
(2)
the person stops the vehicle within a roadway to conduct business before the
vehicle has been approached, called, or waived down by a prospective
customer.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person operates a vehicle from which solicitation
activities are conducted upon any street or highway within the City and the vehicle is not
equipped with warning lights that are in actual operation, whether or not the vehicle is
stopped or moving.
(c) A person commits an offense if the person operates a vehicle from which solicitation
activities are conducted upon any street or highway within the City in a manner that blocks
or impedes access to or from any alley, street or driveway, or impedes the flow of traffic on
any public street or highway.
Sec. 13-24. Regulation of Solicitors and Canvassers.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation or canvassing
activity at a residence:
before 9:00 a.m.; or
(1 )
(2)
after dark or 9 p.m., whichever is earlier on a given day.
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(b) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation or canvassing
activity at a premises with a posted notice that such activity is not welcomed or invited. It
shall be presumed that there is notice that solicitation and canvassing activity is not
welcomed or invited when there is exhibited in a conspicuous place on or near the main
entrance of a premises, a sign, not less than one (1) inch by three (3) inches in size,
containing the words "NO SOLICITORS", "NO TRESPASSING", or words of similar
meaning.
(d) A person commits an offense if the person engages in solicitation or canvassing
activities in an aggressive or intimidating manner. The term "aggressive or intimidating
manner" means:
blocking the path of a person who is the object of the activity;
(1 )
(2)
following behind, ahead or alongside a person who walks away from the
solicitor or canvasser after being solicited, approached, accosted or offered
a handbill, leaflet or any other item; or
(3)
shouting, making any outcry, blowing a horn or whistle, or using any sound
device, including any loud speaker or sound amplifying system in violation of
the City's noise ordinance for the purpose of attracting attention to one's
location."
SECTION 2.
Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, is hereby
amended by repealing the existing Article VI and adopting a new Article VI to read as
follows:
"ARTICLE VI. PAINTING ADDRESS NUMBERS ON STREET CURBS
Sec. 5-221. Purpose.
The purpose ofthis article is to protect the citizens against crime, including deceptive
practices, fraud, and burglary, to minimize the unwelcome disturbance of citizens and the
disruption of citizens' privacy, and to preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare
by registering and regulating those persons engaged in the business of painting address
numbers on street curbs.
Sec. 5-222. Definition.
(a)
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases when used in this article, shall
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have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, unless the context clearly indicates
a different meaning:
Curb painting vendor means a person who engages in the business of painting address
numbers on street curbs for remuneration.
Sec. 5-223. Regulations.
A curb painting vendor shall:
use reflective paint to paint curbs;
(1 )
(2)
comply with the provisions of Article II and section 13-24 of Chapter 13 of th is code;
(3) provide to each business or residence that is being solicited a copy of a brochure,
pamphlet or flier or advertising the curb painting vendor's services, which shall include the
following statement in bold and conspicuous type on the cover thereof:
"The City of South lake does not endorse or sponsor this business and does not require that
you paint your curb."
Sec. 5-224. Violation; penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses
to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be fined not more than $500.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense."
SECTION 3.
Section 18-183.2, "Sale of goods along roadway", of Chapter 18, Article V, Division
2, of the South lake Code of Ordinances is hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
CUMULA TIVE
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of
South lake, Texas except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with
the provisions of such ordinance, in which event the conflicting provisions of such
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ordinances are hereby repealed. Ordinance No. 644 and Ordinance No. 419 are hereby
expressly repealed.
SECTION 5.
SEVERABILITY
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs and section of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional
by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by
the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 6.
PENALTY
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses
to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Each day
that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 7.
SAVINGS
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and
all violations of the provision of any other ordinances regulating solicitation or canvassing
activities that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to
such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending
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in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but
may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 8.
PUBLICA TION
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the
proposed ord inance or its caption and penalty together with a notice sitting out the time and
place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this
ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture
for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish
this ordinance or its caption and penalty in the official City newspaper one time within ten
days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City
of Southlake.
SECTION 9.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law, and it is so ordained; provided however, that registrations
approved pursuant to Section 13-8 of the Southlake Code of Ordinances, as it exists before
the effective date of this ordinance, shall continue in effect until their expiration, unless
earlier suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 as it exists
before the effective date of this ordinance. Any appeals or revocations of such registrations
shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 as it exists before the
effective date of this ordinance.
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400 W.7th Street Invoice Number: 237989841
FORT WORTH,TX 76102
(817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 02/20/2004
Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 02/29/2004
Bill To: PO Number:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 23798984
STE 440 Sales Rep: 073
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA
Publication Date: 02/20/2004
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Ordinance No I3580 1 6 , 63 LINE $0.81 $51.03
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
Ordinance No. 850
An Ordinance amend-
ing , Pe Net Amount:
Chapter 13, Ped- $51.03
dlers and Solicitors
and article VI of
Chapter 5, Business-
es, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City
of Southlake, Texas,
as amended by re-
quired registration of
and identification
badges for solicitors;
providing regulations
for solicitation and
canvassing activities;
providing that curt
painting vendors shall
use reflective paint;
providing that this
ordinance shall be
cumulative of all or-
dinances; providing a �'ey``�,, CHRISTY L.HOLLAND
severability clause;
providinq fora enalty Fit
Tor violations 4iereof; L.
'f MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
providing a savings
clause; providing for 6rf JULY 31,2004
publication in the of- l�.f:t
ficial newspaper; and ..
providing an effective
THE STATE datSECTION 15.
Any person, firm or
County of Tz corporation who vio-
lates,disobeys,omits,
neglects or refuses to
Before me, a resistls thehYenfo oe°'said County and State, this day personally appeared Lisa Wesselman, Bid and Legal Coordinator
for the Star proovisioonsaof as or-le Star-Telegram, Inc.at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County,Texas;and who,after being duly sworn,did depose and say
that the atta notamorehathan fFivetisement was published in the above�nan) paper on the listed dates: BIDS ER LEGAL DEPT. STAR TLEGRAM
(817) 390 $500r oo 1 for Dach
Lt2 j2 je it,/,
offense.Each day that
a violation is permitted / 1
to exist shall consti- Signed , ?
tute a separate of- /'
fense.
PROVED THIS TD HESUBSCRIBED PASSED ORE ME, THIS Monday,March 1, 4.
17th DAY OF FEB- •
CITYRUARY DUR-
THE REGULAR 1/
COUNCIL Notary Public kg MEETING.
MAYOR: Andy
Wambsganss
ATTEST: Lori Farwell,
City Secretary
Thank You For Your Payment
Remit To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
P.O. Box 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 237989841
Invoice Amount: $51.03
PO Number:
Amount Enclosed: $
INVOICE
Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
400 W. 7th Street Invoice Number: 237161301
FORT WORTH,TX 76102
(817)390-7761 Invoice Date: 02/01/2004
Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days
Due Date: 02/29/2004
Bill To: PO Number:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST Order Number: 23716130
STE 440 Sales Rep: 073
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604 Description: CITY OF SOUTHLA
Publication Date: 02/01/2004
Description ... ... Location. Col Depth Linage MU .Rate Amount
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Notice is he I3580 1 75 75 LINE $1.34 $100.50
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
Notice
pIs City Councilelver
hetCityCof Southiekef f
Texas, that a public Net Amount: $100.50
hearing will be held
on February 17,2004,
at 6:00 p.m. or im-
mediately following
the Work Session,
during the Regular
City Council meeting
to be held in the City
Council Chambers of
Town Hall,1400 Main
Street, Southlake,
Texas.Purpose of the
public hearing is to
consider the second
reading of the fol-
lowing ordinance:
Ordinance No. 850
An Ordinance amend-
ing Chapter 13, Ped-
dlers and Solicitors
and article VI of
Chapter 5, Business-
es, of the Code o'
Ordinances of the Cit,
of Southlake, Texas
as amended by re ,- T�°+•
quired registration o + CHRISTY L.HOLL
AND identification t LAND
THE STAI badgesvii foregulation . .` EXPIRES
providing MY COMMISSION
County for solicitation and ,,
ry of canvassing activities; JULY 31,
providing that curb 2004
paintingg vendors shall
Before use reflective paint; .
me, providing that this
for the Star ordinance shall be for said County and State this day personal) a
cumulative of all or- Y appeared Lisa Wesselman, Bid and Legal Coordinator
that the att: dinances; providing a the Star Telegram, Inc.at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County,
sevedinq y clause:•ertisement waspublished in the above n T xas;and who,after being duly sworn, did depose and say
(817) 39c providing for a pe savings
named paper on the I ed dates: BIDS 8z LEGAL DEPT. STAR TLEGRAhf
for violations hereof;
providing a.savings
clause; providing for
publication in the of-
ficial newspaper; and
providing an effective Signed l/ /��
SUBSCRIBE date.
SECTION 15.
Any
who v;oo`-FORE ME, THIS Thursday, Febr a
lates,disobeys,omits, 5, 2004.
neglects or refuses to •
comply with or who
resists the enforce- Notary Public
ment of any of the
provisions of this or-
dinance shall be fined
not more than Five
Thank Yo Hundred Dollars
($500.00) for each ment
offense.Each day that
a violation is permitted .-..- _�,-_,
to exist shall consti-
tute ®— __
a separate of-
fense.
aof Southlake
Farwell
Secretary
Remit To: Star:Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
P.O. Box 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 237161301
Invoice Amount: $100.50
PO Number:
Amount Enclosed: I