1. The cluster-style mailbox shall not be installed anywhere within a cul-de-sac or a circular offset cul-de-sac bulb.

2. Where three or more lots are created, the City shall require the installation of cluster-style mailboxes; this requirement is for both private and public roads.

3. The location of the cluster-style mailbox shall be shown on the preliminary plat.

4. The cluster-style mailbox shall not be located to conflict with any public utilities, including, but not limited to, manholes, fire hydrants, and intakes.

5. The cluster-style mailbox shall have a four-foot concrete access from the public street and the public sidewalk.

6. The cluster-style mailbox shall be located at the property lines on the same side of the street that will be designated as a no parking zone.

7. The cost of installation of the cluster-style mailbox, including, but not limited to, box units, the concrete pad, and the connecting sidewalk, shall be borne by the property owner, and/or developer. Subsequent repair, replacement or maintenance of the box units and concrete pad shall be the responsibility of the users of the cluster-style mailboxes. Subsequent maintenance of the connecting sidewalk shall be the responsibility of the property owner adjacent to the sidewalk.

8. Cluster-style mailboxes shall meet the minimum design specifications of the United States Postal Service (USPS).

9. No driveway or street access shall be constructed within five feet of the cluster-style mailbox.

10. This section excludes binding site plans.

1. When the City proposes to reconstruct existing public roads, where existing mailboxes must be removed, the City shall replace and install cluster-style mailboxes at its expense.

2. The location and design of any cluster-style mailbox shall be approved by the City. The location of the cluster-style mailbox may be in the road right-of-way or on private property. Where feasible, installation of vehicle pullouts for mailbox access may be required by the City Engineer.

3. Responsibility of the User of the Cluster-Style Mailbox/Property Owner. Upon installation of the cluster-style mailbox by the City, the users/property owners of the cluster-style mailbox take ownership of the structure. Subsequent repair, replacement or maintenance of the box units and concrete pad shall be the responsibility of the users/property owners of the cluster-style mailboxes. Subsequent maintenance of the connecting sidewalk shall be the responsibility of the users/property owners adjacent to the sidewalk.

Users/property owners of the cluster-style mailbox shall hold the City harmless from any liability relating to the construction of the structure in the road right-of-way.

4. Responsibility of the City. The City shall be responsible for replacing or repairing damaged mailboxes when the mailbox is physically struck by a City-operated vehicle or a subcontractor performing operations at the request of the City. [Ord. 768 § 1, 2022.]