As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CLOTHING DONATION BIN
Any receptacle or container made of metal, steel, or any
other material designed for the collection and temporary storage of
donated clothing or other materials.
Clothing donation bins or similar storage containers (hereinafter
referred to as "bins") are prohibited in the Township of Brick.
Registered nonprofit organizations are permitted to place used
clothing bins on nonresidential property in accordance with the following:
A. Developed nonresidential commercial premises in the B-2 and B-3 Business
Zones and developed property devoted to charitable nonprofit purposes,
including but not limited to civic and religious organizations, are
permitted to have up to two used clothing donations bins.
B. The bin(s) shall be appropriately located so as not to interfere
with sight triangles, on-site circulation, required setbacks, landscaping,
required parking, and any other requirements that may have been imposed
as part of the site plan approval for the premises.
C. 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.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. Bin shall be located on a dust-free, durable surface.
An annual permit for used clothing bins for each proposed location
shall be required from the Township Clerk, but can only be granted
when it is determined by the Zoning Officer and Township Planner that:
A. The annual fee for a permit for used clothing bins shall be $25 for
each proposed property.
B. The bin(s) are for use and/or benefit of a duly registered nonprofit
charitable or religious organization.
C. The proper types of bin(s) are being used as described by this section.
D. The bin(s) are being placed in a proper location as described by
this section.
E. There is a letter of authority/permission from the owner of the property
upon which the bins are to be and/or are already located.
F. There is a letter of authority/permission from the nonprofit, charitable
organization or religious group to locate a bin on the subject property.
G. The name, address and phone number of the nonprofit, charitable organization
or religious group shall be displayed on each bin.
The location or relocation of used clothing bins may be approved
by the Planning or Zoning Board during consideration of an application
for site plan approval. Such approval would not result in an exemption
from the requirements of this chapter.