The following regulations shall apply to all collection bins within the village:
(A) Collection bins are allowed with an approved permit only in the ROB, SBD, RTO and O Zoning Districts under the Village of Pinckney Zoning Ordinance.
(B) Collection bins shall be fabricated of durable and waterproof materials.
(C) Collection bins are required to be placed on a paved or concrete surface.
(D) Collection bins must be level and stable.
(E) Collection bins shall be locked with a tamper resistant locking mechanism so contents cannot be accessed by anyone other than those responsible for retrieval of the contents. Collection bins shall be tightly covered at all times to prevent the harboring of rodents and the scattering of debris.
(F) Collection bins shall be maintained in good condition and appearance with no structural damage, holes, visible rust, or graffiti. The area surrounding the bin shall be maintained free from any overflow items, furniture, rubbish, debris, hazardous materials, and noxious odors.
(G) Collection boxes shall be serviced and emptied as needed, but at least every 30 days.
(H) Collection bins shall be no larger than 84 inches high, 60 inches wide and 60 inches deep.
(I) Collection bins shall have in, at minimum, one-half inch lettering visible from the front of each collection box the name, address, email, website and phone number of the operator, as well as whether the collection box is owned and operated by a for-profit company or a not-for-profit company. Notice should also include the type of material that may be deposited, frequency of pickup and notice that no materials shall be left outside the collection bin. The signage must be flat, either painted directly on the bin or affixed flat to the bin and projecting no more than two inches from the side of the bin. The collection box shall not have information, advertising or logos other than those relating to the operator.
(J) No more than two collection bins shall be allowed per property.
(K) Collection bins shall not be permitted:
(1) On any unimproved lot or parcel that is not currently used or occupied or where the principal building or structure has been closed or unoccupied for more than 30 days;
(2) Within a landscaped area;
(3) Within the required main building setbacks for the zoning district;
(4) Within a parking space required as a part of the approved site plan or required to meet the parking requirements for the principal building or structure;
(5) Within 500 feet from the property line of any lot used or zoned for residential purposes or within 50 feet of any entrance driveway; or
(6) Within a designated fire lane or adjacent to a handicap parking space.
(L) Collection bins shall not cause a visual obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian or block access to required parking, emergency vehicle routes, building entrances or exits, easements, pedestrian walkways and dumpsters or trash enclosure areas.
(Ord. 159, passed 3-14-2022)