Hesperia Municipal Code Art. XIV Donation Bins

The purpose of regulating donation bins is to ensure public safety, avoid public nuisance, and promote compatibility of the use with surrounding uses and properties.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 4(Exh. A), 1-17-17)

Donation Bin. As used herein, shall mean a small detached structure placed on private property used for the deposit of donated household goods such as clothing and shoes, small appliances, toys, etc., intended for collection by the charity or other nonprofit organization with ownership of the bin.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 4(Exh. A), 1-17-17)

Donation bins are permitted on developed sites in all commercial and industrial zones subject to the following:

A. A special use permit application shall be submitted and approved administratively (by planning staff) prior to placement of any donation bin.

B. A maximum of one donation bin may be placed on any one developed commercial or industrial lot. Development must have previously been approved by the city.

C. Donation bins shall be spaced apart from one another by a minimum distance of three hundred (300) feet.

D. Permits for donation bins shall be issued to non-profit organizations only. A copy of the organization's 501(c) shall be submitted with the special use permit application.

E. No donation bin shall be placed within the public right-of-way, landscaped areas, required parking spaces, or on vacant land.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 4(Exh. A), 1-17-17)

A. All residential and agricultural zones and land use designations.

B. Within the public institutional zone and all public facilities, including schools, parks and public places.

C. Vacant land, including the undeveloped portion of a commercial or industrial project.

D. Public right-of-ways, utility easements, and utility corridors.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 4(Exh. A), 1-17-17)

Donation bins shall not be placed on any location within the city without approval by the planning division, based on the following requirements:

A. Application: Applicant shall file an application for a special use permit.

B. Authorization: If the property owner is not the applicant, the owner's written authorization on the city form is required and shall be notarized.

C. Exhibits: Provide three copies of the exhibits described below:

1. Elevation drawings or photographs of the proposed donation bin are required. Drawings and donation bin specifications shall be fully dimensioned.

2. Site plan shall depict location of all structures, parking areas, trash enclosures, landscaping, and pedestrian walkways, including disabled access, potentially affected by the donation bin. Buildings and parking stalls shall be dimensioned, and the site plan shall be drawn to scale. Include all boundaries and property features including but not limited to, north arrow, vicinity map, scale, public utility poles and boxes, guy wires, signs, fire hydrants and fire lanes.

D. Grant deed for property.

E. Copy of the organization's 501(c) for proof of non-profit status.

F. The planning division will issue one numbered permit per approved donation bin to be permanently affixed in a conspicuous location on the front of the box. Permits are not transferrable.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 4(Exh. A), 1-17-17)

A. Donation bins shall not exceed the dimensions of six feet wide by six feet deep (thirty-six (36) square feet), and eight feet in height.

B. Donation bins must be placed within the buildable area of the lot. Donation bins shall be located on gravel, concrete or asphalt.

C. Donation bins shall have paved access.

D. Donation bins shall be located no closer than ten feet from existing buildings or structures, interior property lines and property lines adjacent to public streets.

E. Donation bins shall be located a minimum of one hundred (100) feet away from residential property or properties designated or zoned for residential or agricultural uses.

F. All donations must be fully contained within the bin. Donations not fully contained within the bin are considered a public nuisance and subject to removal by the city at the property and/or bin owner's expense. Donation bin's shall state on their exterior: "No donation items shall be left outside this bin."

G. Donation bins shall contain contact information consisting at a minimum, the name of the nonprofit organization and a valid phone number.

H. Donation bins shall be maintained in good condition with no graffiti or excessive signage. Graffiti shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours.

I. Nonprofit organizations shall obtain a no-cost business license from the City of Hesperia.

(Ord. No. 2017-02, § 4(Exh. A), 1-17-17)