CHAPTER 585
Drop Boxes

585.01   Findings, purpose and intent.

585.02   Definitions.

585.03   Registration.

585.04   Application and fee.

585.05   Expiration.

585.06   Standards.

585.07   Location and maximum number of donation drop boxes per parcel.

585.08   Correction orders and removal.

585.99   Penalty.

585.01 FINDINGS, PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   In adopting this Chapter, the Council of the City of Berea acknowledges its awareness of the proliferation of donation drop boxes within the City. Donation drop boxes have a particular set of needs, issues and concerns, including, but not limited to: sanitary condition of both the donated items and the area surrounding the donation drop box, location, maintenance, and frequency of collection of donated items. It is with these needs, issues and concerns in mind that Berea City Council adopts this Chapter to promote the health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the City of Berea through the regulation of donation drop boxes.

(Ord. 2013-53. Passed 6-17-13.)

585.02 DEFINITIONS.

   “Donation Drop Box " means a receptacle designed with a door, slot, or other opening that is intended to accept and store donated items, such as, but not limited to, clothing or household items. This definition of Donation Drop Box shall not include trailers where personnel are present to accept donations at all times that the trailer is present and accepting donated items.

(Ord. 2013-53. Passed 6-17-13.)