§ 7.900. Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes.

A.

Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes are subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) as well as the submission of a signed affidavit from the person requesting the TUP stating that the requestor has complied with Arizona state law regarding Donation/Recycling Drop-off Boxes and has the permission of the property owner to place the Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Box on the relevant property.

B.

Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes may be permitted as an accessory use to all permitted non-residential uses within a residential zoning district pursuant to this article.

C.

Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes shall be located on a paved surface.

D.

Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes shall not be located within the front or side yard setbacks, required landscaped areas or within required parking spaces.

E.

Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes 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.

F.

There shall be no more than one (1) Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Box on lots or parcels or shopping complexes/centers less than one (1) acre in size, no more than two (2) Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes on lots or shopping complexes/centers of one (1) to three (3) acres in size, and no more than four (4) Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes on lots or complexes/centers greater than three (3) acres in size. No more than two donation boxes shall be clustered together in any one location.

Donation Box Allotment

Property or Premises/Complex Size up to 1 acre = 1 Box.

1—3 Acres = 2 Boxes *.

3 + Acres = 4 Boxes *

* No more than 2 (two) Donation Bins shall be clustered together in any one location.

G.

Each Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Box shall have a firmly closing and locking lid, shall be clearly marked to identify the specific items and materials to be collected for donation, and shall be clearly marked to identify the City of Glendale Temporary Use Permit number. The numbers shall be a minimum of 2 inches high and located on the deposit face of the box. The mark shall identify if the entity is a non-profit or for profit organization.

H.

The name and local telephone number of the entity obtaining the TUP shall be affixed to the box on an area no larger than one foot by one foot.

I.

Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes shall have a capacity no greater than 6 cubic yards.

J.

All donated items must be collected and stored in the Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Box and all contents cleared no less than once a week. Any items or materials left outside of the Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes shall be removed within 24 hours of discovery or notification, whichever occurs first. If a container is damaged or vandalized, it must be repaired or removed within 5 business days of discovery or notification. If there is a public health, safety or welfare concern pursuant to the authority granted to the City, the container must then be removed within 24 hours of discovery or notification.

K.

It is the joint responsibility of the property owner or authorized agent and the entity obtaining the TUP to keep the area around the Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes free of litter and debris, and remove any graffiti within 24 hours of discovery or notification, whichever occurs first.

L.

It is the responsibility of the entity obtaining the TUP to maintain the Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Box in good condition that is rust and dent free.

M.

Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes not located or maintained in compliance with this Article may be subject to revocation of the Temporary Use Permit (TUP).

N.

The City may consider prior permit revocations, prior notices of violation, and fraudulent application information when granting or denying new Temporary Use Permits for Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes.

O.

Any Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Box (including its contents) which is determined to be unauthorized, unpermitted, or is otherwise in violation of this ordinance shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be removed pursuant to those provisions.

P.

The property owner shall control the Temporary Use Permit. The permittee or drop box operator does not control the Temporary Use Permit unless he/she is also the property owner. As such, the property owner or authorized agent may rescind his/her authorization for the Donation/Recycling Drop-Off box at any time and the permit shall be revoked. Property owners may remove a Donation/Recycling Drop-Off box in accordance with Arizona state law.

Q.

Arizona state law governing drop boxes applies to Donation/Recycling Drop-Off Boxes.

(Ord. No. O17-51, § 7, 10-24-17)