A. Any occupant of a residence desiring to secure the protection of this chapter shall give notice of a desire to refuse solicitors by displaying a placard or sign no smaller than 16 square inches stating “No Soliciting,” “No Solicitors,” “No Trespassing” or words of similar import which shall be posted on or near the main entrance door or on or near the property line adjacent to the sidewalk leading to the residence.

B. The display of such sign or placard shall be deemed to constitute notice to any solicitor that the inhabitant of the residence does not desire to receive and/or does not invite solicitors.

C. It shall be the responsibility of the solicitor to check each residence for the presence of any such notice.

D. The provisions of this section shall apply also to solicitors who are soliciting under the provisions of WPCC 5.45.050 and 5.45.060. [Code 2000 § 16-11-18].