858.03 REGISTRATION AND PERMIT APPLICATION, RENEWAL AND FEE.

   (a)   The Mayor 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) and registered to do business in Ohio as a non-profit organization;

      (2)   Does not maintain a donation box in accordance with the physical standards established under Section 858.04;

      (3)   Would otherwise, as a result of such approval, be in violation of a prohibited location or maximum under Section 858.05; or

      (4)   Is subject to any correction or removal order under Section 858.06.

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

      (1)   The name, address, phone, fax and e-mail of the owner;

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

      (3)   A fifty dollar ($50.00) annual 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)   A certificate of corporate good standing from the Ohio Secretary of State; and

      (6)   Such other information or material as the Mayor may require.

   (c)   The Mayor shall refer all permit applications to the Building Commissioner for review and advisement of the application's compliance with the following under the provisions of the Village Building and Zoning Codes:

      (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)   Permits shall be valid from the date of issuance until December 31 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 calendar year.

(Ord. 2014-51. Passed 4-9-14.)