Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum bin heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
and the height of containers shall not exceed six feet.
Other
- Considered accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. structure
Donation bins shall be considered accessory structures and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the respective zoning district.
- Hazardous materials prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Hazardous materials are strictly prohibited in donation bins.
- Containers must be labeled
Containers must be labeled with the name and contact information of the organization or entity responsible for the donation bin.
- Must be properly maintained
Containers must be properly maintained and kept in an orderly manner. Any instances of overfilled bins, litter, or items intended for donation left outside the container shall constitute a violation of this section.
- Maximum bin footprint20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The footprint of individual containers may not exceed 20 square feet
- Maximum bins by rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld.2 bins
No more than two individual donation bins shall be permitted on any property by right.
- Not allowed on public property
Donation bins shall not be allowed on public property.
Parking
- Must not reduce parking
Donation bin placement shall not reduce minimum parking requirements of the principal use.
From the ordinance
Donation bins shall be considered accessory structures and shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the respective zoning district. No more than two individual donation bins shall be permitted on any property by right. Donation bins in excess of two shall require approval by special use permit. Donation bins shall not be allowed on public property. The footprint of individual containers may not exceed 20 square feet and the height of containers shall not exceed six feet. Donation bin placement shall not reduce minimum parking requirements of the principal use. Donation bins may be used for the collection of clothing and miscellaneous household items. Hazardous materials are strictly prohibited in donation bins. Containers must be labeled with the name and contact information of the organization or entity responsible for the donation bin. Containers must be properly maintained and kept in an orderly manner. Any instances of overfilled bins, litter, or items intended for donation left outside the container shall constitute a violation of this section. Donation bins that are found to be in violation may be subject to removal by the town. Costs associated with removal, including an administrative fee as outlined in the master list, will be charged to and payable by the container owner(s).