For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Collection container"
means a drop-off box, bin, container, receptacle, trailer, or similar facility that accepts textiles, shoes, books, and/or other salvageable items of personal property.
"Collection container permit"
means a City permit to erect, place, operate, maintain, or allow a collection container on any parcel of real property within the City pursuant to the terms and conditions of this chapter and the conditions of approval for the permit.
"Collection container permittee"
means an applicant who has applied for and has been issued a collection container permit by the City pursuant to the terms and conditions of this chapter.
"Operator"
means a person who erects, places, operates, maintains, or allows, a collection container in the City in compliance with all provisions of this chapter and all applicable State and local laws. An operator may also be the owner of the parcel of real property upon which a collection container is erected, placed, operated, maintained, or allowed.
(Ord. 18-04, § 2)
It is unlawful to erect, place, operate, maintain, or allow a collection container on any parcel of real property unless the property owner and operator of the collection container obtain a collection container permit as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 18-04, § 2)
Collection container permittees shall comply with the following restrictions:
A. 
No person or entity of any kind shall erect, place, operate, maintain, or allow a collection container on any parcel of real property within City limits without a collection container permit.
B. 
No collection container shall be located within 500 feet of any other collection container and no more than one collection container shall be located on any parcel of real property.
C. 
Collection containers shall not be located in any residentially-zoned district and shall not be located within 250 feet of a residentially-zoned parcel, as measured from the closest parcel line to the collection container.
D. 
No collection container shall be located on or within the public right-of-way or areas designated for landscaping, and shall not block or impede vehicle or pedestrian traffic flow or obstruct vehicle or pedestrian line-of-sight at any intersection.
E. 
No collection container shall be located in, block, or impede access to any required parking driveway areas, pedestrian routes, emergency vehicle routes, building ingress or egress, required disabled access routes, required easements, trash enclosure areas, or any place that would impede the functioning or exhaust, ventilation, or fire extinguishing systems.
F. 
No collection container shall cause any safety hazard with regard to designated fire lanes or buildings exits.
G. 
No collection container shall reduce the number of parking spaces below the required minimum number and shall not be located within the designated landscape or building setback area of any parcel.
H. 
Each collection container shall be constructed of durable and waterproof materials, such as metal, that are approved by the Community Development Director.
I. 
Each collection container shall be placed on ground that is paved.
J. 
No collection container shall be electrically or hydraulically powered or otherwise mechanized, or be considered a fixture of the site or an improvement to real property.
K. 
Each collection container shall be constructed to ensure it is not accessible by anyone other than those responsible for the retrieval of the contents therein.
L. 
Collection containers shall not exceed seven feet in height when measured from the ground to the top of the collection container and shall not occupy an area of more than 200 square feet.
M. 
Collection containers shall have the following information conspicuously displayed on the front of the collection container:
1. 
The name, address, 24-hour telephone number, and (if available) the Internet web address and email address of both the owner of the collection container and the owner or agent of the owner of the parcel of real property on which the collection container is located;
2. 
The type of material that may be deposited in the collection container;
3. 
A notice stating that no material shall be left outside the collection container.
N. 
No overflow collection items, litter, debris, or dumped materials shall be allowed to accumulate within 10 feet of any collection container.
O. 
Collection containers shall be properly maintained and kept in good working order, and free from graffiti, removed or damaged signs and notifications, peeling paint, rust, and broken collection operating mechanisms.
P. 
Collection containers shall be serviced at least once per week. This servicing includes maintenance of the collection container, the removal of collected material, and abatement of any graffiti, litter, or nuisance condition as defined in the Walnut City Code.
Q. 
Any conditions regarding collection containers that are in violation of this chapter must be remedied or abated within 48 hours of being reported to the operator or property owner.
R. 
Collection containers cannot be used for the collection of solid waste and/or hazardous materials.
(Ord. 18-04, § 2)
An applicant seeking a collection container permit from the City must file an application with the City upon a form provided by the City. An application for a collection container permit shall include the following information:
A. 
The signatures of both the operator of the collection container and the owner of the parcel of real property on which the collection container is to be located, acknowledging they will be equally responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and conditions related to the collection container for which they are seeking approval.
B. 
A non-refundable application fee pursuant to the adopted Planning, Environmental, Subdivision, and Code Enforcement Fee Schedule.
C. 
The name, address, email, Internet web address (if available), and telephone number of both the operator of the collection container and the owner of the parcel of real property on which the collection container is to be located, including 24-hour contact information.
D. 
A vicinity map showing the proposed location of the collection container and the distance between the site and all existing collection containers within 500 feet of the proposed location for the collection container.
E. 
A site plan.
F. 
Information concerning the appearance, materials, and dimensions of the collection container, including the information required in this chapter to be placed on the collection container and notice sign.
G. 
Any other information regarding the time, place, and manner of the collection container’s operation, placement, and maintenance that is reasonably necessary to evaluate the application proposal’s consistency with requirements of this chapter, as determined by the Community Development Director.
The Community Development Director shall be responsible for deciding whether a collection container permit should be issued.
(Ord. 18-04, § 2)
Collection containers that satisfy the following standards are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter:
A. 
Collection containers that are located within a fully enclosed and lawfully constructed and permitted building or otherwise cannot be seen from outside the boundaries of the property on which the collection containers are located, provided that such collection containers satisfy the operation requirements set forth in this chapter.
B. 
Recycling containers that are in compliance with the Walnut City Code and State law.
C. 
Storage containers that are in compliance with the Walnut City Code and State law.
(Ord. 18-04, § 2)
A. 
Summary Removal of Junk and Debris by City. The Community Development Director is hereby authorized to summarily remove any junk, debris or other material in the area surrounding an unattended collection containers if such junk, debris or other material constitutes a serious risk to the public’s health and safety or is a public nuisance pursuant to Chapter 3.36 of the Walnut City Code. The operator shall be responsible to the extent provided by law for the cost to remove such junk, debris or other material.
B. 
Summary Removal of Collection Containers on Public Property. The Community Development Director is hereby authorized to summarily remove any collection containers on public property, including the public right-of-way. The owner of such collection containers shall be responsible for the cost of removal, temporary storage and disposal of such collection containers to the extent provided by law.
C. 
Nuisance Abatement of Unpermitted Collection Containers. The City Council does hereby find that any unpermitted collection container is a public nuisance. In the event the owner of private property upon which an unpermitted collection containers has been placed declines to remove such box within three days after service of a notice to remove such box, the affected property shall be subject to the nuisance abatement process set forth in Chapter 3.36 of the Walnut City Code.
D. 
Revocation of Permit, Removal of Collection Containers and Liability. The Community Development Director shall have the right for cause to revoke any permit issued hereunder. The failure of the collection containers permittee to comply with the provisions of this chapter or other law shall also constitute grounds for revocation of the collection containers permit. The Community Development Director shall provide a written notification to the collection container permittee stating the specific grounds for revocation. Upon revocation, the collection containers shall be removed from the property within three days, and if not removed within this time period, the City may remove, store and dispose of the collection containers at the expense of the operator. Upon revocation, an operator shall be prohibited from applying for a permit for a period of one year.
(Ord. 18-04, § 2)