§ 723-18. Mail Boxes.

(a)

The United States Postal Service shall be permitted to place mail boxes within the public rights-of-way without first obtaining a revocable street privilege, subject to the following requirements:

(b)

Mail boxes shall be placed as follows:

1.

Only on paved surfaces sitting flush with the sidewalk;

2.

Such that the opening for receipt of mail faces into the sidewalk area;

3.

In a location that is not directly in front of an entrance to a building;

4.

At least six (6) feet from any alley, pedestrian crosswalk, driveway curb cut, curb ramp, fire hydrant or sidewalk café and at least four (4) feet from any bicycle rack;

5.

In a manner such that the open area available for pedestrian traffic is not less than six (6) feet in front of or behind the mail box in those areas established as business districts as shown on the building zone map ("Neighborhood Business Area"), or in any area designated by the department of transportation and engineering as having a high volume of pedestrian traffic ("High Pedestrian Area"), or less than four (4) feet in all other areas of the city;

6.

In a way that does not block access to buses at bus stops, fire escapes, sidewalk access doors, traffic or street lighting equipment, utility valve boxes or other utility equipment;

7.

In a way that does not obstruct permanent building signage or building display windows (unless prior permission from the property owner has been obtained);

8.

In a way that does not obstruct curb control signage or traffic signal equipment, including pedestrian crosswalk signs.

(c)

Mail boxes may contain the name and logo of the United States Postal Service, but shall not contain any other advertising.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 363-2009, § 1, eff. Jan. 16, 2010)

Cross reference

Penalty, § 723-99-C.