A. Authorization Of Use: Donation drop boxes shall be permitted as accessory uses on a lot equal to or greater than three (3) acres in size located in the B-1 and B-2 districts or on properties primarily occupied by an educational, religious, governmental or charitable use, subject to compliance with the provisions of this section.
B. Building Permit Requirement: A building permit shall be obtained prior to the placement of a donation drop box in the village. Applications for a permit to construct or locate a donation drop box shall include, in addition to any requirements contained in title 8 of this code, the following documents:
1. Proof of ownership or authorization from the property owner or authorized representative of the property upon which the donation drop box is to be located.
2. A spotted survey to scale of the lot upon which the donation drop box is to be located, showing thereon the proposed location of donation drop box.
3. Plans and specifications of the donation drop box including the dimensions (height, width, depth) of the box, elevations, configuration, foundation and any additional information that may be requested by the building commissioner.
C. Business License Requirements: A business license pursuant to title 3 of this code shall be obtained and displayed on the donation drop box prior to issuance of a certificate of completion.
D. Number Per Lot: No more than three (3) donation drop boxes are allowed on a lot which is equal to or greater than three (3) acres in size. All donation drop boxes on any given lot must be located side by side to one another.
E. Location: Donation drop boxes shall be located within a parking lot or other paved surface, but in no case shall donation drop boxes be located in the following locations:
1. Adjacent to the front facade of a building.
2. Fifteen feet (15') from the front or exterior side property line.
3. Designated driveway or drive aisle.
4. Five feet (5') from a fire hydrant.
5. Designated pedestrian crosswalk.
6. Private sidewalk unless at least five feet (5') of clearance can be maintained.
7. Any parking space as required by this title or any ordinance or resolution governing the development of a property. When a single lot is part of a larger planned development with shared parking, the required parking shall be determined based on the total required parking approved for the entire development.
8. Any parking space as deemed necessary by the zoning officer.
9. Any public right of way.
F. Height And Size: A donation drop box shall not exceed a maximum of seven feet (7') in height and twenty five (25) square feet in ground area.
G. Required Information: All donation drop boxes shall have permanently affixed the name and phone number of the box owner/operator, language discouraging the placement of items outside of the donation drop box, and the village issued business license. (Ord. 2011-21, 5-12-2011)