2017-0156
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
ORDINANCE NO.
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An ordinance to amend Appendix A St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance of 1981, Section X. Exceptions and modifications., to amend E. Outdoor Donation Bins and Collection Receptacles.
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WHEREAS, outdoor donation bins of questionable origin and purpose have been appearing throughout the parish; and,
WHEREAS, some outdoor donation bins are being placed on properties without authorization of the respective property owners; and,
WHEREAS, some bins appear to have no benefit other than profit; and,
WHEREAS, many outdoor donation bins are not regularly collected and become depositories for discarded items or uncollected refuse; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish regulations for outdoor donation bins within the parish.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Section X. Exceptions and modifications., E. is amended to read as follows:
E. Outdoor donation bins and collection receptacles under 36 square feet in size and owned by or operated for the benefit of a non-profit corporation are exempt from permit requirements and locational restrictions when placed on commercial or industrial zoned properties and placed to allow for safe, convenient circulation by pedestrians and vehicles through the area and not impeding lines of sight or required parking area.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this day of , 2017, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
2017-0156 Amend Code - Appendix A Sect X-Exceptions and Modifications E. Outdoor donation bins (5-3-17) (I_8-14-17) PH
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