Section 8.07
1. Intent. It is the intent of this ordinance to support, in a responsible manner, the placement and use of attended and unattended collection bins. These containers are most commonly used to collect for recycling, re-sale or re-use of general household goods such as clothing, shoes, books and similar items. The purpose of these regulations is to promote the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public by providing minimum blight-related performance standards for the operation of unattended collection bins. This includes establishing criteria to ensure that material is not allowed to accumulate outside of such bins, that the bins remain free of graffiti and blight, they are maintained in sanitary conditions, and that the public is fully informed of those who operate the bins so that they may obtain additional information and/or so that such operators can
be contacted if there are any blight-related questions or concerns. This ordinance is also intended to ensure that collection bins are not placed on property without the express permission of the property owner. Further, it is the intent of this ordinance to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists through appropriate placement of such containers as well as to ensure the site standards for other on-site uses are met.
Meaning of terms. The term “collection bin” as used in this section shall have the meaning assigned to it in Article 1, Division 2, Definitions, of this Ordinance.
Permitted locations. Collection bins may be placed as an accessory use on properties that are used for non-residential purposes in the following Zoning Districts: Local Commercial and Industrial. Collection bins shall not be located within 1,000 feet from another collection bin as measured along a straight line from one box to the other. Collection bins shall not be located on any unimproved parcel or on property on which the principal use has not been operated for more than 30 days.
Permit required; validity; renewal. No person or entity shall cause or permit the installation or placement of a collection bin upon any real property located within the Village, whether public or private, without first obtaining a collection bin permit. A collection bin permit is valid for a one-year period from the date of issuance. Renewal of a collection bin permit may be requested no less than 30 days before the current permit expires.
Permit Application. A collection bin permit application shall be accompanied by the following information for review:
An affidavit and acknowledgment from the property owner, giving written permission to place a collection bin on the subject property, as well as an acknowledgment of receipt of a copy of this chapter, and a signed statement agreeing to obey all of its requirements.
A site plan indicating the placement of the collection bin.
The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the applicant, property owner and collection bin operator who will be responsible for compliance.
A photograph, rendering, or example image of the collection bin to be installed.
A nonrefundable fee determined by resolution as set by Village Council.
A copy of the license and registration from the State of Michigan under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and the Charitable Organizations Solicitations Act if statutorily required.
Standards for Collection Bins and Surrounding Areas. Collection bins shall be established in a manner that preserves public safety and welfare by ensuring proper maintenance and placement. The following standards apply: a. Collection bins shall be maintained in good condition and appearance with no structural damage, holes or visible rust and shall be free of graffiti.
Collection bins are required to be placed on a paved or concrete surface. Collection bins must be level and stable.
Collection bins shall be locked and be equipped with a secure safety chute so contents cannot be accessed by anyone other than those responsible for the retrieval of the contents.
The collection bins shall be emptied with such frequency and regularity as to ensure that it does not overflow, and materials do not accumulate outside the collection bin.
The collection bin operator and property owner shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, the area surrounding the bins free from any overflow collection items, furniture, rubbish, debris, hazardous materials, and noxious odors. To extent provided by law, the collection bin operator and/or property owner shall be jointly and severally responsible for the Village's cost to abate any nuisance.
One collection bin on a single lot of record is allowed.
The maximum size of a collection bin is limited to 5’ x 5’ x 7’.
Collection bins must be placed:
Identification of Collection Bins. Collection bins shall have signage on each bin that identifies the name, mailing address, email address, website and phone number of the collection bin operator. Total sign area on a collection bin shall not exceed four (4) square feet per side of the bin.