755.03 REGISTRATION AND PERMIT APPLICATION, RENEWAL AND FEE.

   (a)   Eligibility. The Building Commissioner shall not issue a permit to any donation box owner who:

      (1)   Is not a tax-exempt organization under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3);

      (2)   Does not maintain a donation box in accordance with the physical standards established under Section 755.05;

      (3)   Would otherwise as a result of such approval be in violation of a prohibited location or maximum under Section 755.06; or

      (4)   Is subject to any correction or removal order under Section 755.06.

   (b)   Before placing a donation box on any property in the City, the owner of the donation box shall file a permit application with the Building Commissioner containing the following:

      (1)   The name and address, phone, fax and email of the owner;

      (2)   The name, address, phone, fax and email of a person or persons primarily responsible for placing, emptying, servicing, and removing the donation box;

      (3)   A one hundred dollar ($100.00) fee, per donation box, which shall not be prorated based upon the time of the year the permit application is filed;

      (4)   The name and address of the party in control of the private property upon which the donation box will be placed, and written authorization from the party in control of the private property, including the terms of its placement by lease or otherwise;

      (5)   Such other information or material as the Commissioner may require.

   (c)   The Building Commissioner shall not approve the application for a permit unless he or she finds that no provisions of the City's Building Code or Zoning code will be violated by issuance of the permit, including without limitation the following:

      (1)   Setback requirements;

      (2)   Use restrictions;

      (3)   Those portions of the Zoning Code that require that a specified number of parking spaces be available for the use of a particular business.

   (d)   Permit- Term. Permits shall be valid from the date of issuance until September 30 of each year. Prior to expiration of a permit, any owner who intends to place, display or maintain a donation box shall obtain a new permit for the next year.

(Ord. 9896-2014. Passed 4-1-14.)