Solicitation Information
Solicitors are anyone who travels from location to location in an attempt to take orders, collect funds for services, or collect monies, pledges, or donations. Cascade categorizes solicitation into three designations with distinct rules: Commercial/Business, Nonprofit/Religious, and Political.
Active Solicitation Permits
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Permit Application
Commercial/Business and Nonprofit/Religious organizations are required to fill out a permit application and submit a copy of their government-issued photo ID, in person, to register their solicitation activities with Cascade Township. Commercial/Business organizations will then be issued a permit; Nonprofit/Religious organizations do not receive a permit.
Organizations can only be registered and receive permits during normal Township business hours. (M-Th: 7am-4pm, F 8am-12pm)
Political speech and canvassing do not require any registration, permits, or permit fees.
10-Day Lead Time
Commercial/Business and Nonprofit/Religious organizations must fully complete the application and file it with the Township a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of solicitation commencement.
Background Check Required
A background check will be performed by the Township for each individual solicitor with Commercial/Business organizations.
Pay Permit Fee & Deposit
- $25 Non-refundable permit fee
- $25 Refundable permit deposit (If permit is returned to the township within 5 days of expiration)
- $15 Renewal Fee (if renewal is filed with Township within 30-days of previous permit expiration)
Nonprofit/Religious and Political organizations do not receive a permit and therefore do not need to pay any permit fees nor a deposit.
Submit 501(c)(3)
Nonprofit/Religious organizations must provide the Township a copy of their 501(c)(3) paperwork.
Permit Visible
Commercial/Business solicitors must wear their Township provided solicitation permit in a clearly displayed manner, at all times, while soliciting, and show it upon the request of any person.
“No Solicitation” Clause
No person engaged in any solicitation shall visit any dwelling or residence without an appointment where a sign is displayed stating “No peddlers,” “No solicitors,” “No sales,” “No trespassing” or words of similar meaning.
Specified Solicitation Times
Solicitation is only allowed in Cascade Township during the following hours:
- April 1 to September 30: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- October 1 to March 31: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Denial Information
A permit may be denied if: every requirement of the ordinance is not met, safety of Township residents is in question, the applicant or their employer/organization have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving solicitation, theft, or fraud, or any felony, or the applicant/their organization are indebted to the township.
Any denial must be made, in writing, by the township, within three business days of the solicitor filing a complete application. The Township may require a longer lead time if the background check cannot be completed in a shorter period of time. Any appeal of the denial must be in writing signed by the applicant and filed with the township within 10 days of the date of the denial. Appeals are decided by the Township Board.