The town does not repair or replace mailboxes and/or posts that crack or break from the force of plowed snow or because they were improperly installed. Mailboxes and supporting posts must be installed to withstand the rigors of snow removal, including the force of snow pushed from the street onto the roadside. Mailboxes should be 15 inches away from the edge of the road and 42 inches high to the bottom of the mailbox. The town will repair or replace mailboxes and/or posts that are actually struck by a plow blade or truck. Usually a paint mark or truck tire tracks supply evidence of a mailbox strike. A standard four by four post and standard mailbox will be installed. Additionally, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to clear the mailbox for postal delivery.
(Ord. passed 11-9-2009)