Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 enforces posted no-solicitation signs. Solicitors who ignore a clearly posted no-solicitation or no-trespassing sign at a residence are in violation of the ordinance and may face misdemeanor charges. The city also operates a do-not-knock registry concept through its solicitor permit program. Religious, political, and nonprofit visitors must also respect posted no-solicitation signs even though they are exempt from permit requirements.
Under Denton Code Chapter 22, it is unlawful for any solicitor, peddler, or itinerant merchant to enter or attempt to enter premises where a no-solicitation, no-peddlers, or no-trespassing sign is clearly posted at the entrance or on the property. The sign must be reasonably visible to a person approaching the door. This protection applies to all solicitors, including those exempt from the permit requirement such as religious and political canvassers. When a resident verbally requests that a solicitor leave, the solicitor must depart immediately and may not return to that address. Failure to leave after being asked constitutes criminal trespass under Texas Penal Code Section 30.05. Denton neighborhoods with HOA-controlled entry gates, such as Robson Ranch, effectively create no-solicitation zones since solicitors cannot access the community without resident authorization. Residents who experience persistent unwanted solicitation can file a complaint with the Denton Police Department non-emergency line at (940) 349-8181 or Code Enforcement at (940) 349-8329.
Ignoring a posted no-solicitation sign is a misdemeanor under Chapter 22 with fines up to $500. Refusing to leave after being asked constitutes criminal trespass under Texas Penal Code Section 30.05, which is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. Repeat offenders may have their solicitor permits revoked.
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