(a) Donation Drop Boxes and Collection Bins, Defined. A receptacle or other portable structure made of metal, steel, or similar durable material placed outdoors and intended and used for the collection of clothing, shoes, books, toys, household items, or other non-perishable goods and materials donated by the public but no including facilities and structures owned and operated by a governmental entity such as but not limited to post office mail drop boxes, bill payment drop boxes, library collection boxes, and recycling boxes.
(b) Donation Drop Boxes and Collection Bins, Prohibited. As defined herein, donation boxes and collection bins are prohibited in all zoning districts.
(c) Donation Drop Boxes and Collection Bids, Existing. Donation drop boxes and collection bins that are existing as of the effective date of this Section 1286.12 shall be removed from the property on which they are located within 60 days of January 21, 2014 as they are considered to be portable accessory uses and are not considered permanent non-conforming uses by virtue of the adoption of this Section 1286.12. Failure to remove a donation drop box or collection bin within the 60 days shall be considered a civil infraction subject to payment of fines as outlined in Section 202.99(b) of this City Code.
(Ord. 510. Passed 1-7-14; Ord. 566. Passed 9-6-22.)