(a) In all non-residential zoning districts, Donation Drop-Off Boxes are permitted only in accordance with the following standards and procedures which shall apply to all current and future Drop-Off Boxes:
(1) Drop-Off Boxes are permitted only as a use accessory to an established and primary permitted use.
(2) Drop-Off Boxes are subject to the approval of a Zoning Permit by the City of Conneaut, and upon submitting an application and any fees established by the City Council with written authorization by the property owner or his legal representative and a copy of the businesses liability insurance.
(3) Drop-Off Boxes shall not:
A. Obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
B. Be located in public rights-of-way.
C. Be located in any Residential (except on properties owned by religious or non-profit organizations where collecting of clothing is part of their mission) or Coastal Business District (B-4).
D. Be located in any required front yard or front yard setback, landscape areas, drive aisles, required parking spaces, fire lanes, loading zones, or any other location that may cause hazardous conditions, constitute a threat to the public safety, or create a condition detrimental to surrounding land uses and developments.
E. Occupy parking spaces nor reduce the number of available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the site.
F. Be located closer than 300 feet to any front lot line or required front yard setback on a parcel that is located on a state route such as those highways commonly known as SR-531, SR-20, and SR-7, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission.
G. No signage shall be allowed other than that which is placed upon the Drop-Off Box.
(4) On a lot with a single business a Drop-Off Boxes may be located along side of or in the front of a building as long as the Drop-Off Box does not impede pedestrian travel.
(5) Each Drop-Off Box shall have a firmly closing lid and shall have a capacity no greater than six (6) cubic yards. No Drop-Off Box shall exceed seven (7) feet in height and shall be lockable.
(6) Drop-Off Boxes may be constructed of painted metal, rubber, wood or plastic and shall be properly maintained in a safe and good condition such as being free from dirt and grease. free from chipped, faded, peeling and cracked paint, free of rust and corrosion, and free of cracks, dents, blemishes, and discoloration.
(7) Drop-Off Boxes shall be clearly marked to identify:
A. The specific items and materials requested to be left for donation.
B. The name of the operator or owners of the donation container.
C. A telephone number where the owner, operator or agent of the owner or operator may be reached at any time.
D. Whether the owner of the Drop-Off Box is Non or For profit entity.
E. The Donation Drop-Off Box shall also display a notice stating that no items or materials shall be left outside of the Drop-Off Box.
(8) All donated items must be collected and stored in the Drop-Off Box. Donated items or materials shall not be left outside of the Drop-Off Boxes.
(9) The Property Owner shall be responsible for maintaining the area around the Drop-Off Box. The property owner shall contact the Drop-Off Box owner within two business days when any materials, furniture, other items, or clothing are left outside the box, in order to immediately correct the violation.
(10) The Owner or Operator of the Drop-Off Box shall remove the clothing or items once a week, or more frequently if needed.
(11) The number of boxes permitted by an Owner or Operator Drop-Off Boxes shall be limited to 1 box per 1,500 residents based up the most current census data.
(12) No more than three (3) Drop-off Boxes shall be allowed on any one property whether from one company or two.
(13) The Property Owner and Owner of record of a Drop-Off Box not located or maintained in compliance with this section shall be notified by certified mail that the violation shall be corrected within five (5) days from the date of the letter or the zoning permit shall be revoked and the city shall take appropriate action for compliance which may include removal and disposal of the Drop-Off Box. Any funds resulting in the disposal of the Drop-Off Box shall become property of the City of Conneaut.
(14) The property owner and/or owner of a Drop-Off Box may appeal the decision of the Zoning Manager to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(Ord. 76-14. Passed 10-14-14.)