All newly constructed or replaced curbside mailboxes shall comply with the following installation requirements:
(a) The bottom of the mailbox shall be 42" from the top of the curb; on streets without curbs, the bottom of the mailbox shall be 48" from the street surface, as defined by USPS installation requirements.
(b) Lateral placement of the mailbox shall be 6" to 8" from the back of the curb or edge of the street surface on streets without curbs, as defined by USPS installation requirements.
(c) The mailbox support post shall be of a breakaway support design.
(d) The post-to-box attachment shall be of sufficient strength to prevent the box from separating from the post if a vehicle strikes the post.
(e) The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the curbside mailbox. (Ord. 2009-145. Passed 7-9-09.)