Placement Standards
Mailboxes which are set back a minimum of six inches from the gutter cannot be struck by plowing equipment. All supports must be of sufficient strength to withstand the pressure of snow being pushed against them and constructed of material that will not quickly deteriorate, like treated lumber and iron. Mailboxes must be maintained so they will withstand all weather conditions.
Residents are reminded to check their mailboxes to ensure that they meet the following criteria in order to reduce the possibility of damage due to snow plowing operations:
A. Front of mailbox should be flush with the back of the curb and 39" to 42" from the top of the curb to the bottom of the mailbox.
B. Newspaper boxes and other containers should be set back a minimum of 6 inches from the back of the curb.
C. The post should be set back a minimum of 12 inches from the back of the curb.
