1130.01 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   The purpose of this chapter shall be to provide rules, regulations and standards for the limited placement and use of unattended donation bins in the City of Bedford Heights, in order to promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City. The procedures, standards and requirements of this chapter are enacted to:

   (a)   Promote the community's health, safety and welfare by regulating unattended charitable donation bins for the placement of any items of personal property within the City;

   (b)   Ensure that unattended charitable donation bins do not pose a hazard to pedestrian and vehicular traffic;

   (c)   Ensure that material is not allowed to accumulate outside of the unattended charitable donation bins so that it can be scattered or deteriorate due to adverse weather conditions, animal contacts and human activities; and

   (d)   Establish criteria that avoid attracting vermin, unsightliness and public health hazards.

      (Ord. 2017-055. Passed 6-20-17.)