Tempe regulates door-to-door solicitation through its city code. Residents can post no-soliciting signs that solicitors must respect. Solicitation is prohibited during certain hours (typically after sunset or 9 PM). The city requires solicitors to obtain permits. Violating a posted no-soliciting sign is a code violation.
Tempe's solicitation regulations require door-to-door solicitors to obtain a city permit before operating in residential neighborhoods. Solicitors must carry and display their permit when soliciting. Residents who post a 'No Soliciting' sign must be respected — ignoring a posted sign is a violation. Solicitation is prohibited during nighttime hours, generally after sunset or a specific evening hour. Tempe's ASU-adjacent neighborhoods and dense rental areas experience frequent solicitation activity. Exempt from solicitation regulations are religious organizations, political canvassers, and certain nonprofit activities protected by First Amendment rights. The Tempe Police Department enforces solicitation violations. Residents can report aggressive or unpermitted solicitors to the non-emergency police line.
Soliciting without a permit, ignoring no-soliciting signs, or soliciting during prohibited hours may result in citations and fines.
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