ion Bin shall be maintained free of overflow of donated items, litter, debris, dumped materials, posted bills, and graffiti at all times. (h) Lighting. Collection bins shall be illuminated between sunset and sunrise by a light source providing at least 1 foot candle of light. (i) Annual Inspections. The Department of Building and Safety shall conduct annual inspections of permitted Collection Bins, and collect annual inspection fees, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.26 F.3. 24. Outdoor Dining Area Regulations for Restaurants (Al Fresco Ordinance). (Added by Ord. No. 188,073, Eff. 1/31/24.) (a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish eligibility, development, and operational standards to facilitate Outdoor Dining Areas to support public health, safety, and welfare. (b) Applicability. Outdoor Dining Areas on private property in all RAS, C, and M zones, or wherever restaurants are allowed, shall be permitted pursuant to the regulations in this Subsection. This ordinance and the Outdoor Dining Area standards expressed herein may, at the applicant’s request, supersede conditions associated with outdoor dining which were previously applied under a discretionary approval. (c) Eligibility. A restaurant that currently provides and/or proposes to offer Outdoor Dining Areas shall have all necessary permits, including a certificate of occupancy, to operate a restaurant. A restaurant operator, however, that has been the subject of a wage claim under LAMC Section 188.00, et seq. (Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards Ordinance) that has resulted in an adverse order, decision, or award shall be ineligible. (1) Hazardous Site Assessment. If the Outdoor Dining Area involves soil disturbance on land that is a known hazardous materials release site listed on the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites Cortese List, the operator shall prepare a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and, if needed, a Phase II ESA and shall comply with any necessary remediation(s). A “No Further Action” letter, or some other comparable documentation issued by the appropriate regulatory agency shall be required in order for the restaurant operator to be eligible for the Al Fresco Program. (2) Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) and Historic Preservation Overlay Zones.