Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.60 through 40:48-2.64, the purpose
of this chapter is to provide a uniform set of procedures for administering
the placement and maintenance of clothing bins within the Borough
of Edgewater ("Borough"), as well as providing for a uniform set of
procedures for administering the issuance and revocation of all permits
issued by the Borough for the placement of clothing bins, consistent
with state law.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
DONATION BIN
Any enclosed receptacle, container or other depository made
of metal, steel or a similar product and designed or intended for
the donation and the temporary storage of clothing or other materials.
SOLICITATION or SOLICIT
The request, directly or indirectly, for money, credit, property,
financial assistance, or other thing of any kind or value. Solicitation
shall include, but not be limited to, the use or employment of canisters,
cards, receptacles or similar devices for the collection of money
or other thing of value. A solicitation shall take place whether or
not the person making the solicitation receives any contribution.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary,
no person shall place, use or employ a clothing bin, for solicitation
purposes, within the Borough without first obtaining a permit, valid
for a period of one year, from the Borough Construction Official as
hereinafter provided.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Building Department and/or
Borough Construction Official. All clothing bins shall be subject
to inspection by the Building Department or any duly authorized representative
of the Borough.