Showing ordinances that apply to Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
Ormond-by-the-Sea is an unincorporated community (population 7,312) in Volusia County, Florida. Because Ormond-by-the-Sea is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Volusia County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The solicitor permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Volusia County and cities require door-to-door commercial solicitors to obtain permits with background checks and photo ID badges. Religious and political canvassing exempt under First Amendment. Hours typically 9 AM to sunset.
Volusia County Code Ch. 94 (Peddlers/Solicitors) and municipal codes in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, NSB, Ormond Beach, and Port Orange require commercial door-to-door solicitors to obtain permits before canvassing. Requirements: application with photo, FDLE background check (disqualifying convictions include fraud, theft, violent/sexual crimes), permit fee ($25-$100 typical), and visible photo ID badge worn while working. Permits generally valid 30-90 days. Solicitation hours typically restricted to 9 AM to sunset or 9 PM. Solicitors must leave upon request and respect no-soliciting signs. Religious canvassing (Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormon missionaries), political canvassing, and nonprofit/charitable solicitation are largely exempt under First Amendment protections (Watchtower Bible v. Stratton, 2002) and FL §496 (charities). Home-security door-knockers and energy sales (common post-hurricane in Volusia after Ian/Nicole) must register.
Soliciting without permit: $100 to $500. Expired permit/no badge: $50 to $250. Background-check fraud: permit revocation plus criminal charges. Post-storm unlicensed contracting: FL §489 felony.
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