How Inglewood Handles Soliciting & Door-to-Door: A Practical Guide
Inglewood maintains 151 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with soliciting & door-to-door. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Inglewood falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.
Solicitor Permits
Inglewood repealed its local peddler and solicitor permit ordinance (former §§ 8-78 through 8-81.2) by Ordinance 23-17 on September 12, 2023. Door-to-door solicitation is now policed through California's general criminal trespass statute, Penal Code § 602(o), which lets a resident or the police remove a canvasser who won't leave.
Key details: Local peddler/solicitor ordinance: Repealed by Ord. 23-17, 9-12-23. Repealed sections: §§ 8-78 through 8-81.2. Replacement local law: Sidewalk Vendor Program, §§ 8-161-8-168. Governing state law: Cal. Penal Code § 602(o)(1). Standing no-soliciting request: Notarized, up to 12 months.
A solicitor who refuses to leave a residence after being told to go by the resident or a peace officer acting on the resident's request is guilty of a misdemeanor under Penal Code § 602(o)(1). Because Inglewood's own peddler and soliciting sections were repealed in 2023, there is no separate City permit-revocation or citation track for door-to-door solicitors; enforcement runs through the police responding to a trespass complaint, and a resident can lodge one standing notarized no-soliciting request with police covering up to twelve months instead of calling for every visit.
No-Knock Registry
Residents may post No Soliciting signs. Violating a posted No Soliciting sign may constitute trespassing under CA Penal Code 602. Inglewood PD handles enforcement on complaint.
Key details: No Soliciting Signs: Respected and enforceable. State Law: CA Penal Code 602 (trespass). Enforcement: Inglewood PD. Penalty: Trespass citation possible.
The Bottom Line
Inglewood's soliciting & door-to-door rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Inglewood is broadly strict or permissive.
This guide is based on Inglewood's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.