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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

2 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Santa Cruz, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Solicitor Permits

Santa Cruz Municipal Code §5.40.030 requires a business license for peddling or soliciting; §5.40.050 limits door-to-door solicitation to 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. §5.40.040 bars entry on premises posted with a no-solicitation sign.

Santa Cruz Peddling and Soliciting Rules

Some Restrictions

Santa Cruz Municipal Code §5.40.050

It shall be unlawful for any person, while conducting peddling, soliciting or canvassing activity in the city, to enter upon any residential premises between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.

No-Knock Registry

Santa Cruz Municipal Code §9.10.020 makes solicitation between sunset and sunrise an infraction. §9.10.030 lists prohibited solicitation locations including ATMs (50 ft), banks (50 ft), and bus stops.

Santa Cruz Aggressive Solicitation

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Santa Cruz County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Santa Cruz city rules.

Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Santa Cruz County