A. Unattended Donation Containers are subject to the issuance of a business license and approval of a Donation Container Permit and upon receipt of notarized written authorization by the property owner or authorized agent. An authorized agent must provide written evidence that they have the authority to approve and locate a dropoff container on the lot or parcel.
B. Unattended Donation Containers are subject to the following conditions:
1. Shall be located on a paved surface.
2. Shall not be located within setbacks, required landscape areas, or within required parking spaces, as required in Article 151.09.
3. Shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation, or be located within the public right-of-way, drive aisles, fire lanes, loading zones, or any other location that may cause hazardous conditions, or constitute a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
4. There shall be no more than one (1) per lot and not more than two per shopping center or industrial park. The containers shall not be clustered together in any one direction.
5. Shall include functioning video cameras on the containers or located within a lighted area.
6. Shall have a firmly closing and locking lid, shall be clearly marked to identify the specific items and materials to be collected for donation. The name and telephone number of the entity obtaining the Donation Container Permit shall be affixed to the container in a conspicuous and legible manner.
7. All donated items must be collected and stored in the containers and all contents cleared no less than once a week. Any items or materials left outside of the container or any debris and litter around the container shall be removed within 24 hours of discovery or notification, whichever comes first.
8. If a container is damaged or vandalized, it must be repaired or removed within 5 business days of discovery or notification, whichever comes first.
C. Submittal Requirements.
1. The applicant shall submit a completed Donation Container Permit along with the following information:
a. Plot plan showing property dimensions, existing buildings, and site or building lighting;
b. Cutsheets or a detail of the donation containers to include the type of locking mechanism and security cameras;
c. The location and number of donation containers on the site.
D. Responsibility and Enforcement.
1. Containers not in compliance with this Section and receiving at least three valid complaints, shall be subject to revocation of the Business License, the Donation Container Permit, and removal of the container from the property.
2. Any containers (including its contents) which are determined to be unauthorized, unpermitted, or is otherwise in violation of this Section, shall be deemed a public nuisance as defined in Chapter 150 of the Sierra Vista City Code and may be removed pursuant to those provisions.
3. The property owner or authorized agent may rescind their authorization for the Unattended Donation Container at any time. Following such action, the Donation Container Permit may be revoked. Nothing in this Section prohibits the property owners from removing an Unattended Donation Container regardless of whether the Container is permitted or not permitted. A property owner retains the right to remove and dispose of unwanted containers at any time.
(Ord. 2023-003, passed 4-6-23)