(A) Mail and newspaper boxes are allowed at the owner’s risk within the right-of-way as long as the mailbox follows the guidelines by the United States Postal Service. The town shall not be responsible for damage to mail boxes or newspaper boxes that are within the federal guidelines unless the damage is caused by the plow actually hitting the mailbox.
(B) The following are suggestions for resolving the possibility of damage and liability.
(1) Mail boxes should, whenever possible, be installed a minimum of six to eight inches from the edge of the pavement. Per the United States Postal Service, it suggests using a semi-arched or extended arm support which allows snowplows to sweep near or under the mailboxes without damaging supports and provides easy access to the mailboxes by carriers and customers.
(2) Installation should be sufficiently sturdy to withstand the weight of heavy snow resulting from plowing operations.
(Ord. 2016-7, passed 4-25-2016)