Denton |
Code of Ordinances |
SubPart A. CODE OF ORDINANCES |
Chapter 16. LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATION |
Article III. SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS |
Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 16-73. Hours for home solicitation.
(a)
A person shall not go upon any residential premises and ring the doorbell or rap or knock upon the door or create any sound in a manner calculated to attract the attention of the occupant of the residence for the purpose of engaging in or attempting to engage in a home solicitation transaction:
(1)
Before 9:00 a.m. or after the earlier of dusk or 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or
(2)
Before 10:00 a.m. or after the earlier of dusk or 9:00 p.m. Saturday or Sunday;
(b)
For purposes of subsection (a), dusk means thirty (30) minutes after sunset.
(c)
This section shall not apply to a visit to the premises as a result of a request or an appointment made by the occupant.
(Ord. No. 2004-113, § 2, 4-6-04; Ord. No. 2017-217, § 1, 8-1-17)