Showing ordinances that apply to North Gates, NY
North Gates is an unincorporated community (population 9,458) in Monroe County, New York. Because North Gates is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Monroe County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The no-knock registry rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Posted "No Soliciting" signs enforceable under Rochester Ch. 44 and town codes. Violators cited. Irondequoit and Brighton maintain informal registries. Religious and political canvassers exempt.
Rochester City Code Ch. 44 and Monroe County town peddler ordinances require solicitors to honor clearly posted "No Soliciting" or "No Trespassing" signs at residential doors. Violators face citations. Irondequoit, Brighton, and Pittsford maintain informal opt-out lists distributed to registered peddlers. Greece and Webster rely on sign-based enforcement. Registry exemptions: religious canvassers, political campaigners, non-profit volunteers, and minors (Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts) - all First Amendment protected (Watchtower Bible v. Village of Stratton, 536 U.S. 150). Residents who feel threatened should call 911 or Rochester Police non-emergency.
Ignoring no-solicit sign: $50 to $250 under Rochester Ch. 44. Visiting opt-out address: $100 to $500. Repeated violations: peddler license revocation.
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