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1396.08 SITE HOST RESPONSIBILITY.
   The site host of the property upon which the donation bin is located shall share joint and several responsibility for compliance with all conditions set forth in this chapter with the entity which owns or is in custody of the donation bin. The failure of the person in custody to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not be a defense by the site host should there exist a violation.
(Ord. 2016-64. Passed 6-16-16.)
1396.09 EXEMPTION.
   This chapter shall not apply to any donation bin that is located on premises that is owned or leased by any religious, charitable or eleemosynary organization within an appropriate zoning district. This chapter does not apply to newspaper, magazine, or other paper recycling containers.
(Ord. 2016-64. Passed 6-16-16.)
1396.10   REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF NON-COMPLIANT DONATION BINS.
   If a donation bin is located on a property in violation of this chapter, the City of Elyria shall send a notice to the owner of the donation bin and to the owner of the real estate informing those persons or entities of the civil and/or criminal penalties if the bin is not brought into compliance and/or removed within thirty days. Said notice shall be sent by certified and regular United States Mail. If the certified mail is not accepted or is refused and the regular United States Mail is not returned, service shall be deemed accomplished. If neither the owner of the bin or the owner of the property removes the bin or remedies the violation of this chapter, the City of Elyria shall have a right to remove and dispose of the donation bins. Nothing in this section shall affect the City's right to pursue additional remedies under this chapter.
(Ord. 2018-142. Passed 9-17-18.)
1396.99 PENALTY.
   A violation of this chapter shall be a minor misdemeanor and each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2016-64. Passed 6-16-16.)