Upper Township City Zoning Code
§ 20-5.20
Used Clothing Containers.
[Ord. #004-2015 § 3]
a.
Generally. Used clothing donation steel or similar storage containers (hereinafter referred to in this section as "bins") are prohibited in the Township of Upper.
b.
Exceptions. Registered 401(c) nonprofit organizations are permitted to place used clothing bins on nonresidential property in accordance with the following:
1.
Nonresidential premises are permitted to have only three used clothing donation bins on the property, which are devoted to nonprofit purposes.
2.
The bin(s) shall be appropriately located so as not to interfere with sight triangles, on-site circulation, required accessory side yard setbacks, landscaping, parking, and any other requirements that may have been imposed as part of the site plan approval for the premises, and shall be placed on a concrete surface.
3.
The bin(s) shall be of the type that are enclosed by use of a receiving door and locked so that the contents of the bin(s) may not be accessed by anyone other than those responsible for the retrieval of the contents.
4.
Each bin shall not cover a ground surface area in excess of five feet by five feet nor be more than six feet in height.
5.
Each bin must be regularly emptied of its contents so that it does not overflow, resulting in used clothing being strewn about the surrounding area.
6.
Each bin shall be maintained in good working order and be free of graffiti and rust.
7.
A permit for used clothing donation bin(s) shall be required. The permit shall be issued by the Clerk's Office, but can only be granted when it is determined by the Zoning Officer that:
(a)
The bin(s) are for use by a duly registered nonprofit organization;
(b)
The proper types of bin(s) are being used as described by this section;
(c)
The bin(s) are being placed in a proper location as described by this section;
(d)
Letter of authority/permission from the owner of the property upon which the bin(s) are to be and/or are already located; and
(e)
Name, address and phone number of the nonprofit organization or church displayed on each bin.
c.
If any used clothing donation bins are placed without a permit, or an inspection reveals that such bins are not in compliance with this subsection, enforcement and abatement shall take place as generally provided under this section.