(A) The Collection Boxes Ordinance (this chapter) is intended to be a regulatory ordinance in the public’s health, safety and welfare for the protection of all citizens who use collection boxes. The intent of this chapter is to impose restrictions and conditions on all collection boxes in the city so that they are, and remain, clean, safe and do not create hazards to pedestrians and to vehicular traffic.
(B) Definitions.
CITY means the City of Alhambra.
COLLECTION BOX means any metal container, receptacle, or similar device that is located on any real property within the city and that is used for soliciting and collecting clothing, household items,
or other salvageable personal property. This term does not include recycle bins for the collection of recyclable material, any rubbish or garbage receptacle or any collection box located within an enclosed building.
DEPARTMENT means the City of Alhambra Department of Community Development.
DIRECTOR means the Director of Community Development for the City of Alhambra or his or her designee.
OPERATOR means a person who owns, operates or otherwise is in control of collection boxes to solicit collections of salvageable personal property.
PERMIT means a permit to place, operate and maintain a collection box within the city issued pursuant to this chapter.
PERMITTEE means a person over 18 years of age or an entity who is issued a permit authorizing placement of collection box(es) on real property.
(Ord. 4678, passed 10-12-15; Am. Ord. 4735, passed 5-14-18)