1130.02 DEFINITIONS.

   (a)   "Charitable contribution" is a contribution to an organization engaged in charitable purposes.

   (b)   "Charitable organization" is a person/entity which has been determined by the Federal Internal Revenue Service to be a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) and which is established for any benevolent, philanthropic, humane, social welfare, public health, or other eleemosynary purpose, or for the benefit of law enforcement personnel, firefighters or other persons who protect the public safety.

   (c)   "Donation bin" is an unattended receptacle or container made of metal, or other fire-resistant material designed or intended solely for the collection and temporary storage of donated clothing, shoes, books, or other salvageable personal property.

   (d)   "Site Host" is the owner or lawful occupant (or their respective representatives) of the site of a collection bin within the City.

   (e)   "Director" means the Building Official of the City of Bedford Heights or designee.

   (f)   "Operator" means a person, entity, association or organization who places, maintains or operates unattended outdoor donation bin(s) on commercial properties for the purpose of placement of any items of salvageable personal property.

   (g)   "Permittee" means the "Site Host" who is issued a permit authorizing placement of unattended donation bin(s).

   (h)   "Property owner" means the person, entity, association or organization who owns the real property where the unattended donation bin(s) are or are proposed to be located.

   (i)   "Residential district" includes all residential zoning districts within the City as established pursuant to Part Eleven - Planning and Zoning Code, including, but not limited to, R-S, R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and SR Districts.

   (f)   "Unattended charitable donation bin" means any unattended container, receptacle or similar device that is located on any property within the City for the purpose of placement of any items of salvageable personal property.
(Ord. 2017-055. Passed 6-20-17.)