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1169 OOOOZll ORDINANCe NO. 1 169 (#?3, 01) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE .9 5. 1 6,- MODII- YING RULES AND REGULA TIONS FOR ITINERANT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS, AND VENDORS IN THE ell Y OF JACKSONVILLE,- AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY HAVE COMPLAINED REGARDING CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH ITINERANT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS, AND VENDORS IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: AND, WHEREAS, BECAUSE MORE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS IN THE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE ARE NEEDED TO ADDRESS PARTICULAR ISSUES AND PROBLEMS WITH ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND VENDORS, A COMMIt tEE OF THE JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL HAS MET TO SEEK PUBLIC INPUT. AFTER DISCUSSION OF RESTRICTIONS ON AREAS OF OPERATION, HOURS OF OPERATION, AESTHETIC CONTROLS AND DESIGN STANDARDS, AND BANNING SALES, THE COMMit tEE HAS DEVELOPED A SET OF RULES, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDELINES TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES OF ITINERANT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS, AND VENDORS. WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF INSURING EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY WHILE PROVIDING FOR THE NEEDS, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF JACKSONVILLE, THE COMMit tEE BELIEVES ENACTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BENEFIT THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE. NOLIV': THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THA T. SECTION ONE: JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE ~ 5.16 IS HEREBY AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS: (A) JMC S 5.1 6.01 0 (PURPOSE) THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO: PROTECT AGAINST CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, INCLUDING BURGLARY AND FRAUD: MINIMIZE UNWELCOME DISTURBANCES TO CITIZENS AND THEIR PRIVACY; INSURE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ITINERANT PEDDLERS, MERCHANTS, AND VENDORS OF MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES AND SOLICITORS OF BOOKS SALES AND MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS; ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH MERCHANTS TO BE LICENSED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY; AND, PRESERVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE. (B) JMC s 5.1 6.01 1 (DEFINITIONS) FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ORDINANCE, THE TERM "ITINERANT MERCHANT, SOLICITOR, OR VENDOR" MEANS ANY BUSINESS, ENTITY, INDIVIDUAL, AND/ OR PARTY NOT CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN OR FROM A PERMANENT LOCATION UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY (OWNED OR LEASED) WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS WHO GOES UPON ANY PRIVATE RESIDENCE AND/OR BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY, NOT HAVING BEEN INVITED BY THE OCCUPANT THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING AND/OR TAKING ORDERS FOR GOODS, MERCHANDISE, BOOKS, MAGAZINES, OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OF ANY NATURE. THIS DEFINITION ALSO INCLUDES ANY PERSON WHO MAKES DELIVERIES TO PURCHASERS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE. (C) JMC s 5.16.020 (PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS) IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO ENGAGE IN ITINERANT PEDDLING, SOLICITING, OR VENDING WITHIN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE). ALL SOLICITATIONS, SALES, AND ACTIVITY MUST OCCUR WITHIN THE HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. FURTHER, ALL ITINERANT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS, OR VENDORS WILL CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS, EMPHASIZING THOSE APPLICABLE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY (I.E., HEALTH CODE, FIRE AND SAFETY PROVISIONS, SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, ETC.). EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR THOSE SOLICITING ON BEHALF OF A LOCAL CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, OR RELIGIOUS ENTITY OR EVENT. (D) JMC 9 5.16.021 (PERMIT APPLICATION) EVERY PERSON SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL FILE WITH THE 000025 ORDINANCE NO. 1 169 (#23 - 200 1) DECEMBER 20, 200 1 PAGE Two CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) AN APPLICATION ON A FORM FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) PROOF OF AGE:, ADDRESS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF ApPLICANT, AS VERIFIED BY THE ApPLICANT'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (IF A CORPORATION), OR OTHER LEGALLY RECOGNIZED FORM OF IDENTIFICATION: (2) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS OR ACTIVITY TO BE CONDUCTED: (3) HOURS AND LOCATIONS IN WHICH SOLICITATION WILL OCCUR; (4) IF EMPLOYED OR ACTING AS AN AGENT, THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE EMPLOYER/PRINCIPAL, WITH APPROPRIATE CREDENTIALS IN WRII 1 EN FORM VERIFYING SAID RELATIONSHIP; (5) A STATEMENT VERIFYING WHETHER OR NOT ApPLICANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, OR ORDINANCE VIOLATION (OTHER THAN TRAFFIC OFFENSES), THE NATURE OF THE OFFENSE, THE PENALTY OR PUNISHMENT IMPOSED, THE DATE WHEN AND PLACE WHERE SUCH OFFENSE OCCURRED, AND OTHER PERTINENT DI::.I AILS THEREOF; (6) PROOF OF POSSESSION OF ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT WHICH, UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW, ApPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE IN ORDER TO CONDUCT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS OR WHICH WOULD EXEMPT ApPLICANT FROM THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND, (7) SUBMISSION OF OR TO A PHOTOGRAPH OF ApPLICANT TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT. (E) JMC s 5.16.022 (BOND REQUIREMENTS) ApPLICANTS REQUIRING DEPOSITS, TAKING ORDERS REQUIRING PAYMENT (C.O.D.), OR WHO REQUIRE A CONTRACT FINANCING THE SALE OF MERCHANDISE OR SERVICES FOR FUTURE DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE SHALL FURNISH TO THE DEPARTMENT A BOND IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TWENTY FIVE PERCENT (25%) OF ApPLICANT'S GROSS SALES DURING THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR OR Two THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($ 2,500.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER. (F) JMC s 5.1 6.023 (BADGES) AT THE SAME TIME THE PERMIT ApPLICATION IS SUBMII 1 ED, ApPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT A PHOTO BADGE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD WHICH SHALL BE WORN OR DISPLAYED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO BE CONSPICUOUS AT ALL TIMES WHILE ApPLICANT IS WORKING IN THE CITY. THE BADGE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST DISPLAY THE NAME OF THE ApPLICANT (AS IT APPEARS ON THE ApPLICATION), THE COMPANY OR ENTITY REPRESENTED, AND THE COMPLETE ADDRESS AND/OR CITY AND STATE OF THE ApPLICANT/COMPANY'S PERMANENT LOCATION. BADGES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE AND MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH REPRESENTATIVE. (G) JMC s 5.16.024 (REVIEW AND PERMIT ISSUANCE) UPON RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REVIEW THE APPLICATION IN A TIMELY MANNER UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE. IF THE DEPARTMENT FINDS THE APPLICATION SATISFACTORY, THE REVIEWING PARTY MUST ENDORSE APPROVAL ON THE APPLICATION AND SHALL, UPON PAYMENT OF THE PRESCRIBED FEES AND COSTS, ISSUE THE PERMIT TO ApPLICANT. PERMIT FORMS SHALL SHOW THE PERMIT NUMBER, NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF ApPLICANT, THE NATURE OF MERCHANDISE OR SERVICES TO BE SOLD OR PROVIDED, THE DATE OF ISSUANCE, HOURS OF AUTHORIZED OPERATION, LENGTH OF TIME THAT THE PERMIT SHALL BE IN EFFECT, AND THE VEHICLE LICENSE NUMBER OF ANY VEHICLE(S) TO BE USED IN CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY THE PERMIT. THE ORIGINAL (OR A PHOTOGRAPHIC COPY THEREOF) OF THE PERMIT SHALL BE WITH ApPLICANT AT ANY TIME BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. FURTHER, THE DEPARTMENT WILL MAINTAIN A COPY OF THE PERMIT AND ITS A I I ACHMENTS FOR A PERIOD OF NO LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS. A II ACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT'S COpy OF THE PERMIT SHALL BE A PHOTOGRAPH OF ApPLICANT AND A COPY OF THE BADGE(S) PRESENTED BY ApPLICANT. (H) JMC s 5.1 6.025 (DENIAL OF PERMIT) UPON REVIEW OF A~N APPLICATION, THE CITY ENGINEER (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) MAY REFUSE TO ISSUE A PERMIT UNDER THIS ORDINANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 000026 ORDINANCE NO. 1 169 (#23 - 200 1) DECEMBER 20, 200 1 PAGE THREE (1) LOCATION AND/OR TIME OF SOLICITATION WOULD ENDANGER THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE ITINERANT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS, OR THE PUBLIC; (2) INFORMATION OR AN INVESTIGATION REVEALS FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION; (3) ApPLICANT'S CONVICTION OF A FELONY, MISDEMEANOR, OR VIOLATION INVOLVING A SEX OFFENSE, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DISTRIBUTION OFFENSE, VIOLENT ACTS AGAINST PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR VIOLATION OF ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY'S PROVISIONS REGARDING ITINERANT MERCHANTS/SOLICITATION, SUCH CONVICTION BEING ENTERED WITHIN THE PRECEDING FIVE (5) YEARS: (4) ApPLICANT IS A PERSON AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT BASED UPON, OR CONVICTION FOR, FRAUD, DECEIT, OR MISREPRESENTATION HAS BEEN ENTERED WITHIN THE PRECEDING FIVE (5) YEARS; (5) No PROOF THAT ApPLICANT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SERVE AS AN AGENT/EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY/PRINCIPAL REPRESENTED; (6) ApPLICANT'S DENIAL OF SUCH A PERMIT IN THIS OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY WITHIN THE PRECEDING TWO (2) YEARS, UNLESS ApPLICANT CAN AND DOES SHOW TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT THAT THE REASONS FOR SUCH EARLIER DENIAL NO LONGER EXIST; OR, (7) ANY OTHER ARTICULATE AND LEGITIMATE REASON THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE PURPOSES OF THIS ORDINANCE AS STATED HEREIN. (I) JMC 9 5.16.026 (PERMIT COSTS AND EXPIRATION) ALL PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) CALENDAR DAY, WITH ISSUANCE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS. PERMITS SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR ONE (1 ) DAY AT A COST OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) PER DAY. ADDITIONAL PERMITS CAN BE OBTAINED AT A FEE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) PER DAY UP TO A MAXIMUM OF A FIVE (5) DAY PERMIT AT A COST OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($1 25.00). (J) JMC 9 5.1 6.030 (PAYMENT OF PRIVILEGE TAX AND/OR ITINERANT MERCHANT PERMIT FEE REQUIRED) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION SHALL PAY THE PRIVILEGE TAX REQUIRED FOR THAT PARTICULAR ENDEAVOR BY CITY ORDINANCE. ITINERANT MERCHANTS WHO HAVE PAID A CURRENT YEAR PRIVILEGE TAX TO A MUNICIPALITY WITHIN ARKANSAS SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY SAID TAX AGAIN UPON PROVIDING PROOF OF PAYMENT OF SAID TAX TO THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE (AND/OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) . (K) JMC 9 5.16.040 (SOLICITATION UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY RESTRICTED) IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, WHETHER LICENSED OR UNLICENSED, WHILE CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF A PEDDLER, ITINERANT MERCHANT, OR SOLICITOR, TO ENTER UPON ANY RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL PREMIS{::S IN THE CITY WHERE THE OWNER, OCCUPANT, OR PERSON LEGALLY IN CHARGE OF THE PREMISES HAS POSTED, AT THE ENTRY TO THE PREMISES, OR AT THE POINT OF ENTRY TO THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING ON THE PREMISES, A SIGN BEARING WORDS TO THE EFFECT OF "No SOLICITORS/PEDDLERS" 9 (L) JMC 9 5.1 6.050 (EXCLUSIONS) LOCAL CIVIC, NON-PROFIT (I.E., CHARITABLE), EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE, WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT NO SUCH SOLICITATIONS WILL OCCUR FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 9:00 A.M. CST, (M) JMC 9 5.16.060 (ENFORCEMENT) THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE, BY AND THROUGH THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE), AND THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE HEREBY EMPOWERED TO ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND TO REVOKE ANY SUCH PERMIT WHEN DEEMED APPROPRIATE. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE TO INSURE THAT EACH ENTITY SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS IN THE CITY IS REGISTERED AND/OR LICENSED WHEN NECESSARY WITH APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND IS SUFFICIENTLY LICENSED TO COLLECT ANY APPLICABLE SALES TAXES. 0000;;7 ORDINANCE NO.1" 69 (#23 - 200 1) DECEMBER 20, 200 1 PAGE FOUR (N) JMC 9 5.1 6.070 (PERMIT REVOCATION) ANY PERMIT ISSUED HEREUNDER MAY BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (1) FRAUD, MISREPRESENTATION, OR FALSE STATEMENT(S) MADE IN THE APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT; (2) FRAUD, MISREPRESENTATION, OR FALSE STATEMENT(S) MADE BY THE PERMII I EE DURING THE COURSE OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS; (3) CONDUCTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE PERMIT; AND/OR, (4) CONDUCTING PEDDLING, SOLICITATION, OR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CREATE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, CONSTITUTE A BREACH OF THE PEACE, OR ENDANGER THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. (0) JMC 9 5.1 6.071 (NOTICE AND HEARING) WRII I EN NOTICE OF A HEARING FOR REVOCATION OF A PERMIT ISSUED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SHALL SET FORTH SPECIFICALLY THE GROUNDS FOR PROPOSED REVOCATION, TOGETHER WITH THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF SAID HEARING. NOTICE SHALL BE MAILED, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO PERMII I EE AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE PERMIT APPLICATION OR AS UPDATED BY PERMII lEE. AT THE HEARING, THE CITY ENGINEER (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) SHALL PRESENT INFORMATION GATHERED IN SUPPORT OF THE GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OF SAID PERMIT. PERMit I EE SHALL THEN BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT INFORMATION OR MATERIALS IN SUPPORT OF ITS POSITION REGARDING THE PERMIT. UPON CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING, THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL ISSUE, IN WRITING, A DECISION REGARDING THE PERMIT STATUS. SUCH A STATEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO PERMII I EE BY MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE PERMIT APPLICATION. ENCLOSED WITH SAID MAILING SHALL BE A STATEMENT PROVIDING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN JMC 9 5.1 6.072. (P) JMC 9 5.1 6.072 (APPEALS) ANY PERSON AGGRIEVED BY THE ACTION OR DECISION OF THE CITY ENGINEER (AND/OR HIS DEf;IGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) TO DENY, SUSPEND, OR REVOKE A PERMIT APPLIED FOR UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPEAL SUCH ACTION OR DECISION TO THE MAYOR1S OFFICE (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS OF WRII I EN NOTICE OF SAID DECISION. ANY APPEAL SHALL BE SUBMII I ED IN WRI I I EN FORM TO THE MAYOR'S OFFICE STATING THE GROUNDS FOR SUCH AN APPEAL. THE MAYOR'S OFFICE SHALL THEN RECEIVE A PACKET OF INFORMATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE REGARDING THE ACTION TAKEN REGARDING THIS PERMIT. THE MAYOR'S OFFICE SHALL SET A HEARING NO LATER THAN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT OF ApPELLANT'S WRI I I EN STATEMENT, WRI I I EN NOTICE OF THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF SAID HEARING SHALL BE MAILED TO ApPELLANT, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO THE MAILING ADDRESS PROVIDED ON THE PERMIT. AT SAID HEARING, THE MAYOR (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) SHALL ALLOW ApPELLANT TO PRESENT INFORMATION AND MATERIALS RELEVANT TO THE ACTION TAKEN AGAINST SAID PERMIT. IF NECESSARY, THE MAYOR SHALL RECEIVE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS FROM THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE REGARDING THE PERMIT IN QUESTION. UPON DUE CONSIDERATION, THE MAYOR SHALL ISSUE A WRII I EN NOTICE PROVIDING HIS DECISION REGARDING THE PERMIT IN QUESTION WITHIN TEN (1 0) DAYS OF SAID HEARING. SAID NOTICE SHALL BEMAILED.PO~IAGEPREPAID.TO PERMit I EE AT THE ADDRESS ON THE PERMIT. THE DECISION OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE (OR HIS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE) SHALL BE FINAL AND IS BINDING ON ALL PARTIES CONCERNED. (0) JMC 9 5.1 6.080 (PENALTY) A BUSINESS, ENTITY, INDIVIDUAL, AND/OR RESPONSIBLE PARTY WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ARREbl AND/OR ISSUANCE OF A CITATION OR AFFIDAVIT FOR ARREST FOR SAID VIOLATION(S) AND BROUGHT BEFORE THE OOOOZ8 ORDINANCE NO. 1 169 (#23 - 200 1) DECEMBER 20, 200 1 PAGE FIVE JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT COURT. ANY SUCH PARTY FOUND GUILTY OF SUCH A VIOLATION SHALL BE FINED NO LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1 00.00) NOR MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00). EACH VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE. (R) JMC 9 5.16.090 (GOING UNINVITED UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY DURING CERTAIN HOURS - NUISANCE) SHALL BE OMI) ) ED FROM THIS CODE AND IS SUBSTITUTED BY THE TERMS OF JMC 9 5. 1 6.040. (S) JMC 9 5.1 6.1 00 (GOING UNINVITED UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY DURING CERTAIN HOURS - NUISANCE) SHALL BE OMI) ) ED FROM THIS CODE AND IS SUBSTITUTED BY THE TERMS OF JMC 9 5.1 6.040. SECTION TWO: ANY SUCH ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SAID CONFLICT. SECTION THREE. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE DECLARED TO BE SEVERABLE. IF ANY CLAUSE, PHRASE, SECTION, AND/OR SENTENCE OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL FOR ANY REASON BE HELD TO BE INVALID OR UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, SUCH DECISIONS SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING CLAUSES, PHRASES, SECTIONS, AND/OR SENTENCES CONTAINED HEREIN. IT IS SPECIFICALLY NOTED THAT THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT PROVIDES THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT NOTWITHSTANDING THE VALIDITY/iNVALIDITY OF ANY PART. SECTION FOUR: BECAUSE OF THE DESIRE FOR EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ITINERANT MERCHANTS AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROBLEMS AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF JACKSONVILLE, THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS APPROVAL AND PASSAGE. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. (. ~-~1 J uJCl~/vVl 'tOMMY SWAI7' MAYOR ~~~~RM: -- A I I EST: ,---:'.Y \ ~~\ ' ..,Ll ~. ) )l~-\C\ .LL \ (\..l'\.-JU:- 'Co~~. DA VII I , CIT CLERK