City revisits panhandling restrictions

June 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Yesterdays meeting addressing panhandling was considered a success by all who attended. The hearing took place in Public Safety & Regulatory Services Committee Meeting Council Chamber at 1 p.m. Comments from the public addressed the proposed changes which included :

Within 10 feet in any direction from a crosswalk

On any park land or in any park or sporting facility, including 50 feet of entry or exits thereto

At or within 10 feet of gas station, liquor store, or convenience store property

Solicitation in a group of 2 or more would be prohibited

Solicitation after sunset or before sunrise, and half hour before sunset and after sunrise

The current Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance states solicitation is unlawful if:

In a restroom
At a crosswalk, bus or light rail stop or shelter
On public transit
In a vehicle parked on a public street or alley
In a sidewalk café
In line to be admitted to a government or commercial establishment
Within 20 feet in any direction from an ATM or financial institution

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