A. 
With the exception of UDCBs described in Subsection B below, it is unlawful to place, operate, maintain or allow a UDCB on any real property unless the parcel owner/agent and/or operator first obtain(s) an annually renewable UDCB permit from the Borough. A separate UDCB permit is required for each UDCB.
B. 
UDCBs that are either enclosed within a principal building or are accessory to a principal activity on a property owned or leased by the bin operator shall not require a UDCB permit. However, UDCBs that are accessory to a principal activity on a property owned or leased by the bin operator shall meet all other requirements of this chapter except the requirements contained in § 410-3.1A and B.
C. 
The UDCB permit applicant shall be the UDCB operator, and the permit may not be transferred, conveyed or otherwise assigned to another person or entity.
D. 
Decisions regarding UDCB permit applications shall be made by the Building Code Official pursuant to the standards set forth in this chapter.
The UDCB permit application shall be made on a form provided by the Borough. All applications shall be filed with the Borough at its administrative offices. The Borough Manager shall direct the applications to the Building Code Official. Applications shall include:
A. 
A signed agreement stating that the parcel owner/agent and operator will abide by all the processes and requirements described in this chapter;
B. 
A nonrefundable application fee in an amount set by separate resolution of Borough Council (i.e., as set forth in the Borough's fee schedule);
C. 
A signed authorization from the parcel owner/agent to allow placement of the UDCB;
D. 
A signed acknowledgement of responsibility from the parcel owner/agent and the operator for joint and several liability for violations of conditions or regulations, and/or nuisance conditions and/or blight relating to the UDCB;
E. 
Proof of general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 covering the applicant's UDCB and naming the Borough of New Britain as an additional insured;
F. 
For nonprofit operators, evidence that the nonprofit has been registered as a nonprofit organization with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as such;
G. 
Name and telephone number of any entity that may share or profit from items collected via the UDCB;
H. 
The name, address, email, website (if available) and telephone number of the UDCB operator and parcel owner, including twenty-four-hour contact information;
I. 
A vicinity map showing 1) the proposed location of the UDCB; and 2) the distance between the site and all existing UDCBs within 1,000 feet of the proposed UDCB location;
J. 
Photographs of the location and adjacent properties;
K. 
A site plan containing:
(1) 
Location and dimensions of all parcel boundaries;
(2) 
Location of all buildings;
(3) 
Proposed UDCB location;
(4) 
Distance between the proposed UDCB and parcel lines and/or buildings; and
(5) 
Location and dimension of all existing and proposed driveways, garages, carports, parking spaces, maneuvering aisles, pavement and striping/marking.
L. 
Elevations showing the appearance, materials, and dimensions of the UDCB, including the information required in this chapter to be placed on the UDCB and notice sign;
M. 
A description and/or diagram of the proposed locking mechanism of the UDCB;
N. 
A maintenance plan (including graffiti removal, pick-up schedule, and litter and trash removal on and around the UDCB) that is sufficient to prevent/eliminate nuisance and/or blight-related conditions; and
O. 
Any other reasonable information regarding time, place, and manner of UDCB operation, placement, and/or maintenance that the Building Code Official requires to evaluate the proposal consistent with the requirements of this chapter.
A. 
Unless renewed as described in § 410-2.3B, each UDCB permit shall expire and become null and void annually on the anniversary of its date of issuance.
B. 
A UDCB operator may apply for permit renewal by submitting a renewal application to the Borough at least one month prior to the expiration of the active UDCB permit. The UDCB permit renewal application shall be made on the form provided by the Borough. All applications shall be filed at the Borough's administrative offices, and shall be distributed by the Borough Manager to the Building Code Official. Applications for renewal shall include:
(1) 
A signed agreement stating that the parcel owner/agent and operator will abide by all the processes and requirements described in this chapter;
(2) 
Photographs of the existing UDCB;
(3) 
A nonrefundable application fee in an amount set by separate resolution of Borough Council (i.e., as set forth in the Borough's fee schedule);
(4) 
A signed authorization from the parcel owner/agent to allow placement of the UDCB;
(5) 
A signed acknowledgement of responsibility from the parcel owner/agent and the operator for joint and several liability for violations of conditions or regulations, and/or nuisance conditions and/or blight relating to the UDCB;
(6) 
Proof of general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 covering the applicant's UDCB and naming the Borough of New Britain as an additional insured;
(7) 
For nonprofit operators, evidence that the nonprofit has been registered as a nonprofit organization with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as such;
(8) 
Name and telephone number of any entity that may share or profit from items collected via the UDCB;
(9) 
The name, address, email, website (if available) and telephone number of the UDCB operator and parcel owner, including twenty-four-hour contact information; and
(10) 
Any other reasonable information regarding time, place, and manner of UDCB operation, placement, and/or maintenance that the Building Code Official requires to evaluate the proposal consistent with the requirements of this chapter.
C. 
The Building Code Official shall either approve or deny the renewal of a UDCB permit within 60 days of receipt of the complete renewal application and payment of the renewal fee. The failure of the Building Code Official to act within this timeframe shall constitute approval of the UDCB permit renewal.
D. 
The Building Code Official shall approve the renewal of a UDCB permit pursuant to § 410-2.4, and if he or she finds that no circumstances existed during the term of the UDCB permit or existed at any time during the review of the application for renewal that are inconsistent with any criteria required for approval of a new UDCB permit as specified in § 410-2.2 or that would justify the revocation of the UDCB permit as specified in § 410-4.
The Building Code Official shall not issue a UDCB permit or renewal unless each of the following is true:
A. 
The applicant has submitted a complete and accurate application accompanied by the applicable fee.
B. 
There are no open citations, unpaid fines or unresolved violations or complaints related to any UDCB managed by the proposed operator.
C. 
All existing unpermitted UDCBs that are managed by the proposed operator have been removed.
D. 
Any verified nuisance or blight conditions on the subject property has been abated and any case of a complaint to the Borough regarding nuisance or blight conditions on the subject property has been closed.
E. 
The proposal is consistent with all the requirements of this chapter.
F. 
The site does not have a history of three verified nuisance and/or blight complaints in the previous 12 months.
The Building Code Official shall provide a written decision regarding the placement of a UDCB within 60 days of the submission of a complete application for a UDCB permit.