(1) Distribution upon Residential Property. No person shall drop, throw, scatter, or cast upon any residential property in the city without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof any newspaper, handbill, pamphlet, circular, leaflet, or any other advertising sheet or matter devised or intended to promote any commercial or money-making activity. This subsection shall not be construed as preventing the delivery of newspapers, handbills or other materials which are secured in such a way so as to eliminate the hazards of litter.

(2) Distribution upon Public Property and Vehicles. No person shall drop, throw, scatter, or cast upon any public street or sidewalk, or place on any vehicle parked in or upon any public way, any newspaper, handbill, pamphlet, circular, leaflet, or any other advertising sheet or matter devised or intended to promote any commercial or money-making activity.

(3) Applicability of Section. The provisions of this section shall not be construed as preventing the giving away or sale of newspapers or written or graphic material to any person willing to acquire the same, or the display of newspapers or written or graphic material placed on racks which prevent their being blown about by the wind. (Ord. 452 § 2; Ord. 286 § 1; Ord. 88 § 1. 2002 Code § 3-1.31).