(A) Bulk refuse container identification. The provider shall paint or otherwise permanently affix on each bulk refuse container:
(1) The name and telephone number of the provider according to the following standards: the letters and numerals shall be a minimum of three inches in height, shall be clearly legible from a distance of 30 feet and shall be painted or otherwise affixed on both long sides of the bulk refuse container, 12 inches down from the top or lip and 12 inches from the corner; and
(2) A unique identification number for the bulk refuse container.
(B) Location. A bulk refuse container shall not be placed in any of the following locations:
(1) Within 40 feet of any bus stop;
(2) Within ten feet of any parking space designated for persons with disabilities;
(3) Within 20 feet of any pedestrian crosswalk;
(4) Within ten feet of any intersection;
(5) Within 15 feet of any fire hydrant; and
(6) In any public alley;
(7) On any parkway or sidewalk, unless the bulk refuse container provider demonstrates that an alternative location is not feasible and that placement of the bulk refuse container on the parkway or sidewalk would not create a safety hazard, disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic or damage public or private property;
(8) On any right-of-way, including alleys, where the bulk refuse container blocks the flow of traffic, refuse trucks and emergency vehicles;
(9) Within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic-control signal; and
(10) Any location in violation of the prohibited parking section of the State Vehicle Code, Act 300 of 1949, being M.C.L.A. § 257.674, as amended.
(C) Placement, appearance and maintenance of bulk refuse container. The provider shall upon delivery, place the bulk refuse container immediately adjacent to the property identified by the street address stated on the permit application. Upon delivery, have the bulk refuse container free of graffiti. Graffiti must be removed within three business days of receiving notification from the city to remove graffiti from the bulk refuse container. The bulk refuse container shall be free of gaps or holes to prevent the spillage of materials onto the public way.
(D) Safety markings. Bulk refuse containers shall be marked with high-intensity retro-reflective sheeting or other retro-reflective or prismatic material a minimum of three feet in length and two inches in width along each side of each corner both vertically and horizontally.
(E) Covering. The provider and/or user shall use a tarpaulin or other appropriate cover to secure the top of a bulk refuse container when not in use or while in transit. When transporting or otherwise moving a bulk refuse container, the provider shall ensure that no portion of the load falls, blows, drops or in any way escapes.
(Ord. 2007-534, passed 10-23-2007; Am. Ord. 2017-02, passed 5-9-2017) Penalty, see § 50.999