§ 12-2. Location of mailboxes in the right-of-way of County roads.

(a)

Mailboxes shall be allowed to encroach within the right-of-way of any County road so long as the outermost edge of said mailbox and/or its supporting structure is no less than two (2) feet from the edge of the driving surface of said road.

(b)

All such mailboxes shall also comply with the following:

(1)

Mailboxes must be made of Postmaster-approved light sheet metal or plastic only.

(2)

The support should be only strong enough to hold the mailbox. An ordinary 4"x 4" wood post or 1-1/2" to 2" metal pipe, or other material comparable or less in strength, anchored in the ground no more than two (2) feet is required.

(3)

Mailbox-to-post attachments must be strong enough to prevent the box from coming loose from the post if struck by a motor vehicle.

(4)

Multiple mailbox mountings must use individual mounting posts rather than a horizontal support.

(5)

No reflective material may be used on the mailbox or supporting post except for addresses.

(6)

Specific installation details of the Postmaster must be followed.

(c)

The County Judge or his designee may grant an extension of time to relocate any mailbox upon showing a good cause.

(d)

This section shall be applicable to any mailbox that is erected or replaced on or after the effective date of this section.

(e)

Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per day and may be enforced by appropriate civil action by the County Judge.

(f)

Applicability. This section shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Any mailbox made from brick, stone, or similar material so long as the outermost edge of said mailbox is at least eight (8) feet from the outermost edge of a hard surface road.

a.

However, a separate hard surface, to be approved by the County Road Superintendent, or his or her designee, in accordance with County road specifications must be provided for the postal service to access mailboxes.

b.

The separate hard surface and/or the mailbox may not have a negative drainage impact to the road or surrounding property owned by others; and the mailbox may not obstruct the vision of any person driving on said road or any person pulling out onto said road.

c.

A permit must be obtained from the Road Department in accordance with section 12-23.

(2)

Any mailbox in a subdivision that has curb and gutter that received approval by the County Road Superintendent, or his or her designee.

(Ord. No. 2008-73, Arts. 1—5, 11-13-08; Ord. No. 2009-32, Art. 7, 5-14-09)