No Soliciting signs must be honored by commercial solicitors in most Franklin County cities. Columbus (Code 523.09) makes it unlawful to solicit at any residence displaying a legible No Soliciting sign. Ignoring the sign is a minor misdemeanor. Religious and political canvassing is constitutionally exempt but customary practice honors signs.
Columbus Code 523.09 requires commercial solicitors to depart immediately if a No Soliciting sign is posted. The sign need not be of a specific size or format, just legible from the approach. Some cities (Worthington, Grove City) maintain official No-Knock registries where residents can add their address; solicitors must check the registry before canvassing. Residents can add themselves to the National Do Not Call Registry (federal FTC rule, unrelated to door-to-door). Violations enforced on complaint; Columbus residents call 311 or non-emergency police (614-645-4545). The Watchtower Bible case protects religious canvassing even in no-solicit areas, though such canvassers typically honor signs as a matter of policy.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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