Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 (Peddlers, Solicitors, and Itinerant Merchants) requires door-to-door solicitors, peddlers, and itinerant merchants to obtain a permit from the City of Denton before operating within city limits. Applicants must submit to a background check and carry their permit visibly while soliciting. Religious, political, and nonprofit solicitors are exempt from the permit requirement but must still comply with no-solicitation signage rules.
Dentons solicitor ordinance in Chapter 22 requires commercial solicitors, peddlers, and itinerant merchants to obtain a permit before conducting door-to-door sales or solicitation within the city. The application requires identification, a description of goods or services offered, the intended area and duration of solicitation, and consent to a criminal background check. Permits are issued for a defined period and must be carried and displayed while soliciting. Solicitation is limited to daylight hours, generally between 9:00 AM and one hour before sunset (varies seasonally) unless the resident has expressly invited a later visit. Solicitors must immediately leave any premises when asked to do so by the occupant. Religious organizations, political campaigns, and registered nonprofits are exempt from the permit requirement but must still respect posted no-solicitation signs and leave when asked. The permit fee covers the background check and administrative costs. Companies employing multiple solicitors (such as home security, pest control, or roofing crews common after storms) must obtain permits for each individual solicitor. Contact the City Secretary at (940) 349-8340 for permit applications.
Soliciting without a valid permit is a misdemeanor offense with fines up to $500. Ignoring posted no-solicitation signs or refusing to leave when asked can result in trespass charges. Soliciting outside permitted hours is a violation. Companies deploying unpermitted solicitors may face separate penalties for each individual.
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