Bin Owner Information

Person Responsible for Maintenance

Donation Bin Requirements

• Donation bins are permitted only in industrial and commercial zoning districts;
• Shall be located on a paved or impervious surface;
• Shall comply with all setback provisions applicable to the property;
• Shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
• Shall not be located in the public right-of-way, drive aisles, fire lanes, sidewalks, required parking spaces, landscape islands or buffer strips, or any location that may cause hazardous conditions or constitute a threat to public safety;
• The total allowable number of donation bins per property shall be defined by the size of the property on which the bin is located, with the following limitations:
  • Property equal to or less than one (1) acre: a maximum of one (1) donation bin is permitted;
  • Property greater than one (1) acre and up to five (5) acres: a maximum of two (2) donation bins are permitted;
  • Property greater than five (5) acres: a maximum of one (1) donation bin is permitted per every two and one half (2.5) acres.
• Shall be constructed of non-combustible material
• Shall have a securely closing lid; and
• Shall be clearly marked with the following:
  • The person or entity responsible for the maintenance of the bin;
  • The owner of the bin, if different from above; and
  • The company soliciting donations; if different from above, and an indication of tax exempt status; and
  • A notice stating that no items or material shall be left outside the donation bin.

Size Restrictions

The maximum size for any donation bin shall not exceed:

• Five (5) feet in width
• Five (5) feet in depth
• Seven (7) feet in height

I hereby acknowledge my obligations and responsibilities pursuant to Chapter 89 of the City Code. I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that the information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also understand if there are any changes to this application information I will notify the Neighborhood Services Division within 10 days of the change.