(a) This Chapter is intended to be a regulatory ordinance in the public’s health, safety and welfare for the protection of all citizens who use collection boxes. The intent of this Chapter is to impose restrictions and conditions on all collection boxes in the Township so that they are, and remain, clean, safe and do not create hazards to pedestrians and to vehicular traffic, or unsightly or unsanitary conditions. This Chapter is passed under the Township’s regulatory authority pursuant to state law and the Michigan Constitution.
(b) “Operator” means a person who owns, operates or otherwise is in control of collection boxes to solicit collections of salvageable personal property.
(c) “Permittee” means a person over eighteen (18) years of age or an entity who is issued a permit authorizing placement of collection box(es) on real property.
(d) “Real property”, “Property” or “Land” means a lot of record located in the Township of Clinton.
(e) “Property owner” means the person who is an owner of real property where the collection box(es) are located.
(f) “Collection Box(es)” means any metal container, receptacle, bin, or similar device that is located on any parcel or lot of record within the Township and that is used for soliciting and collection, the receipt of clothing, household items, or other salvageable personal property. This item does not include recycle bins for the collection of recyclable material, any rubbish or garbage receptacle or any collection box located within an enclosed building.
(Ord. 441. Passed 3-19-18.)