Permit—Application contents.
Pasadena Municipal Code § 5.34.040
in effect5.34.040 - Permit—Application contents.
A. An application for a permit to solicit as provided by Section 5.34.030 shall be made to the city manager upon forms provided by the city. The application shall be sworn to and filed with the manager at least 15 days prior to the time at which the permit applied for shall become effective; provided, however, that the manager may for good cause shown allow the filing of an application less than 15 days prior to the effective date of the permit applied for. The application herein required shall contain the following information, or in lieu thereof, a detailed statement of the reason or reasons why such information cannot be furnished or the requirements met:
1. The name, address or headquarters of the person applying for the permit;
2. If applicant is not an individual, the names and addresses of the applicant's principal officers and managers and a copy of the resolution or other authorization for such solicitation, certified to as a true and correct copy of the original by the officer having charge of applicant's records;
3. The purpose for which the solicitation is to be made, the total amount of funds proposed to be raised thereby, and the use or disposition to be made of any receipts therefrom;
4. A specific statement, supported by reasons and, if available, figures showing the need for the contributions to be solicited;
5. The names and addresses of the person or persons by whom the receipts of such solicitation shall be disbursed;
6. The name and address of the person or persons who will be in direct charge of conducting the solicitation and the names of all agents, solicitors or promoters connected or to be connected with the proposed solicitation:
a. Each agent, solicitor or promoter shall be photographed and fingerprinted by the police department,.
b. A signature of each agent, solicitor or promoter shall accompany the application;
7. An outline of the method or methods to be used in conducting the solicitation;
8. The time when the solicitation shall be made, giving the preferred dates for the beginning and ending of the solicitation;
9. The estimated cost of the solicitation;
10. The amount of any wages, fees, commissions or expenses to be expended or paid to any person in connection with the solicitation, and the names and addresses of all such persons;
11. A financial statement for the last preceding fiscal year of any funds collected for charitable or religious purposes by the applicant, said statement giving the amount of money so raised, together with the cost of raising it, and final distribution thereof;
12. A full statement of the character and extent of charitable work being done by the applicant within the city;
13. A statement of the actual cost of the solicitation;
14. A statement to the effect that if a permit is granted, it will not be used or represented in any way as an endorsement by the city, or by any department or officer thereof;
15. Such other information as may reasonably be required by the manager in order for him to determine the kind and character of the proposed solicitation and whether the solicitation is in the interest of, and not inimical to, the public welfare.
B. If, while any application is pending, or during the term of any permit granted thereon, there is any change in fact, policy or method that would alter the information given in the application, the applicant shall notify the manager in writing thereof within 24 hours after such change.
(Ord. 4372 § 3, 1955)
Source: City of Pasadena, California, Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/pasadena/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIRE_ARTIISPBU_CH5.34CHSO_5.34.040PEPPCOFetched: 11/8/2026