The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

A. "Handbills" means and includes any printed or written matter, any sample or device, dodger, circular, leaflet, pamphlet, paper, booklet, or any other printed or reproduced original or copies of any matter, distributed without charge, which advertises for sale, any merchandise, product, commodity, or thing; or which directs attention to any business, mercantile, or commercial establishment and the products sold by the same; or which directs attention to or advertises any meeting, theatrical performance, exhibition, or event or any kind.

B. "Handbill distributor" means and includes any person distributing handbills other than newspapers distributed to the subscribers thereof.

C. "Person" means and includes any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.

D. "Private premises" means and includes any dwelling house, house, building, or other structure designed or used for private residential purposes, and shall include any yard, grounds, walk, driveway, porch, steps, vestibule, or mailbox belonging thereto.

E. "Public place" means and includes any and all streets, boulevards, avenues, lanes, alleys, or other public ways, and any and all public parks, squares, spaces, plazas, grounds, and buildings. (Ord. 296 § 2, 1972)