(A) A donation bin shall be limited to a maximum floor area, of 25 square feet and a maximum of seven feet in height.
(B) A donation bin shall be limited to one bin per parcel or lot, except that one additional donation bin may be permitted if the parcel or lot has more than 300 feet of road frontage, back. Permittee shall be limited to one donation bin within the city.
(C) A donation bin shall be maintained in good condition and appearance with no structural damage, holes, or visible rust, and shall be free of graffiti.
(D) Signage shall be required on at least two sides of a donation bin. Provided that one sign shall be located on the front or depositing side of the receptacle. Signage shall only advertise the donation bin's: permittee, and if applicable, benefitting foundation or organization. A donation bin operated by a person or entity; other than a non-profit permittee shall include the following statement on the depositing side of the bin, not less than two inches below the bin chute, in conspicuous and clear lettering at least two inches high: “[Permittee name] is not a charitable organization. The materials deposited in this bin are recycled and sold for profit, and are not tax deductible contributions, [name, address and telephone number of permittee]” A permittee's donation bin with a benefitting foundation or organization may also state: “A portion of the proceeds of the sale of the materials deported in this bin benefits [name of benefitting foundation or organization] [name, address and telephone number of permittee].”
(E) A donation bin shall not be located on an unimproved parcel or lot.
(F) The permittee shall maintain or cause to be maintained the area surrounding a donation bin free of junk, garbage, trash, debris or other refuse material, in addition, a donation bin shall be emptied at least every 72 hours.
(G) A donation bin shall have a security or safety chute and tamper proof lock to prevent or deter intrusion and vandalism.
(H) The permit ice and property owner shall be individually and jointly responsible for abating and removing all junk, garbage, trash, debris and other refuse material in the area surrounding a donation bin within 72 hours of written or verbal notice from the city.
(I) The permittee and property owner shall be individually and several responsible for all costs related to abating and removing any junk, garbage, trash, debris and other refuse materials from the area surrounding a donation bin.
(J) A donation bin shall be located on an improved impervious surface and shall be anchored to such surface.
(K) A donation bin shall only be allowed as an accessory use in the commercial and industrial zoning districts.
(L) A donation bin shall not be located in any of the following areas:
(1) Required parking spaces;
(2) Public or private right-of-way;
(3) Drive aisles;
(4) Required landscaped areas;
(5) Sight triangle;
(6) Pedestrian circulation areas;
(7) Within 100 feet from a residentially zoned district; or
(8) Within the setback of the applicable zoning district.
(Ord. 1299-16, passed 6-27-16)