San Leandro, CA Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

Unlike some California cities (e.g., Sacramento County, Roseville) San Leandro has not adopted a municipal 'no-knock' registry under Chapter 4-5. Instead, the city relies on (1) the general permit and badge requirement (§4-5-200) which lets residents verify any caller and report unbadged solicitors; (2) Cal. Penal Code §602(o), which makes refusing to leave a residence after being asked to do so by the owner/occupant a misdemeanor trespass; and (3) Cal. Penal Code §647(c) (disorderly conduct — accosting) for aggressive solicitation. A 'No Solicitors' or 'No Trespassing' sign at the entrance of a single-family dwelling functions under State v. Long-line of precedent (incl. Watchtower Bible v. Stratton, 536 U.S. 150 (2002)) as a clear notice — commercial solicitors who ignore it can be cited for trespass on a second visit. Religious and political canvassers retain First Amendment protections under Watchtower Bible but must also leave when asked. Solicitors are subject to the city's general hours of operation set by Chapter 4-5 (typically dawn to dusk per ordinance practice; verify current permit conditions with the Finance Department).