1130.04 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UTILIZATION OF DONATION BINS.

   Unattended outdoor charitable donation bins shall be permitted on a limited basis and only in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter, and inclusive of all of the following requirements:

   (a)   A donation bin shall only be owned and operated by a charitable organization as defined above, performing services in relation to its charitable purpose.

   (b)   The items donated shall be utilized by the charitable organization in pursuit of its exempt purpose.

   (c)   The items permitted to be deposited in the bin shall be clothing, shoes, books or other salvageable personal property which shall be regularly emptied at a minimum of every two (2) weeks and not permitted to overflow to the point in which contents are visible from the outside; the ground area immediately adjacent to the bin (within six (6) feet of the bin on all sides) shall be kept free of donated items and/or other debris.

   (d)   The charitable organization operating the donation bid shall obtain a valid permit from the City of Bedford Heights prior to the placement of the donation bin and renew it annually.

   (e)   The valid permit shall be displayed at all times in a conspicuous location on the exterior of the bin.

   (f)   The charitable organization operating the donation bin shall clearly display the following information in a conspicuous location on the donation bid: name, address and contact telephone number of the bona fide office of the charitable organization which owns or has custody of the bin.

   (g)   The bin shall be kept free of signs except for those identifying the charitable organization that is responsible for the donation bin and the information required herein.

   (h)   The bin must maintain an aesthetic presentation including, but not limited to, fresh paint, readable signage and general upkeep.

   (i)   Applicant must remove graffiti within five (5) business days following receipt of notice of its existence.

   (j)   Applicant must respond to collection bin maintenance complaints within one business day of receiving notification.

   (k)   If a bin becomes damaged or vandalized, it shall be repaired, replaced or removed within five (5) days of receipt of notice of such conditions.

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