A drop box means a box intended to receive donations or deposits of small household items, books, toys and clothing. No drop box shall be operated, placed and utilized, except under the following circumstances:
(A) The owner or operator receives written permission from the owner of the property to place the box.
(B) The box is operated by a charity, having a § 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service.
(C) The box is placed in a commercial zoning district.
(D) The box is cleaned and emptied weekly or when fully loaded.
(E) The box is not within 1,000 feet of another drop box.
(F) Deposits in the drop box shall only be permitted and accessible when boxes are attended.
(G) The owner or operator posts a sign indicating use of the box when unattended is prohibited.
(Ord. 2040, passed 4-21-2011; Ord. 2566, passed 8-20-2020)
Penalty, see § 160.99