(A) The applicant for a bin shall:
(1) Provide a plan detailing:
(a) The access route of the vehicle used to unload the contents of the bin;
(b) The dedicated parking space used for patrons to unload donations; and
(c) A scaled floor plan of building identifying:
1. All uses;
2. Required parking spaces;
3. Location of bin;
4. Distance from property line to bin;
5. Application for a concrete, blacktop or comparable surface if a hard surface does not already exist;
6. Location of dedicated parking space for bin for unloading of donations; and
7. A description or diagram of the proposed locking mechanism of the collection bin.
(2) Provide a schedule for normal pick up of donations and abide by it;
(3) Provide written permission from the property owner;
(4) File an application with the city each year. The filing of an application does not designate approval of a bin. Approval of a bin is only received after an application is submitted, reviewed and stamped “approved” by the city’s Engineering Department, if all requirements are met. Upon approval of an application, the applicant will receive a sticker from the city to be placed in the appropriate location on the bin;
(5) The name, address, email and telephone number of both the operator of the collection bin and the property owner on which the collection bin is to be located, including 24-hour contact information; and
(6) The signatures of the property owner and the operator of the collection bin, acknowledging that they will both be responsible for compliance with all applicable ordinances, laws and conditions related to the collection bin.
(B) (1) Bins shall not exceed six and one-half feet in height.
(2) Bins shall be constructed of a durable, UV-resistant metal, molded hard plastic or fiberglass material that is painted.
(3) Bins shall prominently display the name, address and telephone number of the owner/operator of the bin, in characters no less than four inches in height and not greater than six inches in height.
(4) Bins shall at all times be maintained in good repair, rust-free and clean condition and shall remain free of graffiti or other markings.
(C) Bins shall not be utilized for the display of any advertising, signage or promotional materials other than identifying of the owner/operator of the bin.
(D) There shall be one dedicated parking space for patrons to unload donations.
(E) All owners of the property where the bin is located shall apply to the Engineering Department for approval of placement of their bin. Bins shall not be placed until approval is provided. A renewal application shall be filed each year.
(F) Fee required per bin:
(1) Initial application (one-year period): $100;
(2) Renewal application (one-year period): $50; and
(3) A license issued under this section shall expire and become null and void annually on January l of each year. An application for renewal must be submitted prior to the expiration of the license on a form provided by the Engineering Department.
(G) Any license issued under this subchapter may be revoked for non-compliance with the terms of this subchapter after notice and a hearing. The hearing will be conducted by the City Engineer. The license holder may appeal the decision to the City Council within 21 days of the City Engineer’s decision.
(Prior Code, § 25-242) (Ord. 1465, passed 8-27-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999