Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 8.30 Distribution of Printed Matter to Residential Property

Sections: 8.30.010 Findings—Deemed nuisance when.

8.30.020 Unsolicited littering prohibited. 8.30.030 Distribution not prohibited.

A. The city council finds and determines that the distribution of unsolicited printed matter upon residential property can be a nuisance and that the distribution of such unsolicited printed matter may, if not handled reasonably, constitute an annoyance and an invasion of privacy.

B. The city council further finds and determines that printed matter that is indiscriminately distributed upon residential property when it is not requested by the owner, can be a source of litter and debris in the community.

C. The city council further finds and determines that the distribution of printed matter upon residential property, except in compliance with the requirements of Section 8.30.030, constitutes a public nuisance. (Ord. 3070 § 3, 1986)

No person shall throw, distribute, deposit, place or attach or in any other way leave any handbill, circular, newspaper, paper, booklet, poster or any other printed matter on residential property, solicit or hire any person to do so, except in accordance with the requirements of Section 8.30.030. (Ord. 3070 § 3, 1986)

Distribution of unsolicited printed matter upon residential property is not prohibited by Section 8.30.020 if the printed matter is placed within the outer (screen or storm) door of any residence, enclosed in a transparent plastic sleeve and attached to the handle of such door, or printed matter fastened over the doorknob of such outer door, without knocking or ringing the door bell or if the printed matter is handed to a resident of the property. Nothing contained in Section 8.30.020 shall apply to limited status mail carriers in the discharge of their duties. (Ord. 3070 § 3, 1986)