Sandy Springs's Soliciting & Door-to-Door: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles soliciting & door-to-door a little differently. In Sandy Springs, Georgia, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Solicitor Permits

Anyone selling goods, services or subscriptions door-to-door for profit in Sandy Springs must first get a city permit, good for no more than six months, and must carry it at all times. Soliciting is barred outright before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., under City Code chapter 26, article VI.

Key details: Maximum permit validity: 6 months. Allowed soliciting hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.. Conviction lookback for denial: 5 years, felony/moral turpitude. Fingerprinting required: yes, by city police. Charitable/political solicitation: exempt from permit.

A licensed solicitor who commits fraud, cheating or misrepresentation is guilty of a violation of article VI (§ 26-221(a)), and the city manager must revoke any permit whose holder is convicted of violating the article or who made a false statement on the application (§ 26-219). Except where the article states otherwise, violations carry the general Code penalty of § 1-10: up to a $1,000 fine, six months in jail, 30 days confinement at labor, or a combination.

No-Knock Registry

Sandy Springs bars door-to-door solicitors and canvassers from working any residential property that posts a visible no-soliciting sign, and bans the activity entirely between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. citywide under City Code § 38-73(c)-(d). A first violation is a civil infraction; a repeat violation within a year becomes a misdemeanor.

Key details: Governing section: City Code § 38-73(c)-(d). Sign opt-out: Posted, visible no-soliciting sign at entry. Curfew: No soliciting/canvassing 9:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.. Repeat penalty: $25-$100 fine, misdemeanor on 2nd offense. Adopted: April 1, 2025 (Ord. No. 2025-04-01).

A first breach of the sign-posted or nighttime rules in § 38-73(c)-(d) is only a civil infraction. A second violation within one year is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $25.00 to $100.00 per offense under § 38-73(f), and the city or an affected resident may also seek an injunction under § 38-73(g).

The Bottom Line

Sandy Springs'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 Sandy Springs is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Sandy Springs can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.