[Adopted 2-24-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-4]
A.
Purpose. United States Postal Service Regulations require mailboxes
to be located at or near the curbline. On public roadways, this area
is part of the Township's right-of-way (ROW), thereby constituting
public property. The Township of Robbinsville also recognizes that
property owners, lessees, tenants, occupants or persons in charge
of said property, building, or structure abutting the ROW, are sometimes
limited in where they can locate mailboxes due to the United States
Postal Regulations. Notwithstanding, property owners, lessees, tenants,
occupants or persons in charge of said property, building, or structure
abutting the ROW must realize that a thorough and efficient snow removal
operation is essential for public health and safety. At times, mailboxes
may be damaged as a result of the weight of the snow or because mailboxes
may be located too close to the traveled portion of a roadway. Further,
some property owners install elaborate mailbox structures that, although
aesthetically pleasing, do not enhance the basic function of the mailbox.
B.
The Township of Robbinsville will repair or replace, at the Township's
sole discretion, any mailbox damaged through the action of its public
employees (such as during snow removal) up to a maximum of $100. The
property owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or person in charge of said
property, building, or structure abutting a ROW in which a mailbox
is located, however, shall be responsible for removing any anchoring
device or foundation from a damaged mailbox at their own cost and
expense.
