Residents in Palm Springs can opt out of solicitation by posting a No Solicitation sign at the entrance to their property. Commercial solicitors must immediately leave and not return. California Civil Code 1940.2 also protects tenants from landlord harassment. Violations can result in fines and permit revocation.
A clearly posted No Solicitation, No Soliciting, or similar sign at the entrance of a residence or on the front door legally prohibits commercial solicitors from ringing the bell, knocking, or attempting contact, under PSMC Chapter 11.80. Solicitors who ignore the sign commit a violation punishable by citation and permit revocation. Gated and HOA communities can post community-wide No Solicitation signs at entries, which bind commercial solicitors from entering at all. Non-commercial speech (religious and political) has broader First Amendment protection, but many religious organizations voluntarily honor No Solicitation signs, and repeat contact after a homeowner has clearly declined can become harassment. California Civil Code Section 1940.2 prohibits landlords and their agents from using threats, force, or harassment to influence tenants' housing choices - unrelated to door-to-door sales but sometimes relevant to tenant/landlord contact. Residents can register with state and federal Do Not Call lists for phone solicitation, but these don't affect door-to-door rules. Aggressive or repeated solicitation despite refusal can constitute trespass or harassment and warrants a call to police.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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