A permit and decal to allow a donation box to be placed and used on designated real property may be issued by the city after inspection and verification that the following conditions are satisfied:
(A) The person receiving a permit to place or maintain a donation box is registered to operate in the State of Texas as a non-profit corporation or has proof of a written agreement to solicit on behalf of such a non-profit corporation.
(B) The real property owner provides written authorization, with the signature notarized or on the property owner's company letterhead, allowing the donation box on the property.
(C) The permit holder agrees to be responsible for collecting the contents of the donation box in order to prevent overflow and littering.
(D) No more than one donation box may be permitted for placement on any one lot. In the case of a shopping center or office development that consists of multiple platted lots, the administrator shall treat the shopping center or office development as if it is only one contiguous lot.
(E) The base area of a donation box shall not exceed 50 square feet in size.
(F) Each donation box shall clearly indicate in writing on the side of each box that all donations must fit into and be placed within the donation box.
(G) The permit holder placing or maintaining the donation box shall display current contact information including street address and phone number on the donation box. Said information must be readable and clearly visible to the public.
(H) Each donation box shall be constructed from a sturdy, weather resistant material.
(I) Each donation box shall be painted one solid color. No high-intensity or fluorescent colors shall be used for the donation box or associated signage.
(Ord. 11-2018-96, passed 11-27-18)