Paradise Valley Police Department
Residential Solicitation of Sales & Contributions
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, without first obtaining a permit pursuant to paragraph E, to go to the
dwelling of another person with the intent to attempt to sell some product, thing or service to a person or
persons at such dwelling, unless the person qualifies for one of the exemptions set forth in paragraph D.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person, without first obtaining the permission of the dwelling resident, to
throw, deposit or distribute any object, item or material onto the property of the dwelling resident for the
purpose of selling some product, thing, or service to a person or persons at such dwelling, unless the
person qualifies for the exemption set forth in paragraph D (2).
C. For the purpose of this section, "dwelling" means any building , or portion, patio, entranceway, or front
door area thereof, which is designed or used exclusively for residential purposes or purposes which are an
accessory use or uses to residential use.
D. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to the following classes of persons:
1. A person who has the permission of a resident of the subject dwelling to come to the subject dwelling.
2. A person who personally and regularly delivers a newspaper to dwellings, where (a) such person is
acting within the scope of, or in the furtherance of, his newspaper delivery business, and (b) where the
subject dwelling is within the delivery route or delivery area in which the person personally and regularly
delivers such newspaper.
3. Nonprofit organizations recognized as exempt from federal income tax under 26 U.S.C. 501(C) (3)
unless the dwelling or lot upon which the dwelling is located displays a "no trespassing" sign or other sign
indicating that solicitors, canvassers or peddlers are not welcome.
E. Any person desiring to engage in the activity described in paragraph A shall first apply to the Police Chief
for a commercial solicitation permit. The application for such permit shall be on a form supplied by the
Police Chief and shall include the following information:
(1) Name, address, date of birth, and social security number of the applicant.
(2) Name and address of the organization, business, or other entity that the applicant represents. That the
organization, business, or other entity is engaged in, including the goods.
(3) A brief description of the nature of the business being sold or the services offered.
(4) The name, address, and social security number of a responsible corporate officer employed by the
organization, business or other entity.
(5) Proof of a valid tax license if engaged in the sale of goods.
(6) Presentation of a valid driver license or identification card issued to the applicant.
The Police Chief shall issue a commercial solicitation permit within three business days of the receipt of
the completed application and fee. The solicitation permit shall be valid for a period of two weeks from the
date of issuance, shall state on its face its expiration date, and shall be visibly displayed at all times by the
permit holder while engaged in the activity which is the subject of the permit.
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Section 10-4-4
