[Added 9-15-2020 by Ord. No. 7653[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also created Art. I, Facility Construction Within City Right-of-Way, comprised of existing §§ 427-1 through 427-24.
A. 
Mailboxes and necessary mailbox support structures may be erected and maintained in the parkway adjacent to the postal patron's property, subject to the following conditions:
(1) 
The mailbox and support structure must meet all United States Postal Service (USPS) regulations.
(2) 
The mailbox support structure must be made of pretreated wood, light gauge hollow metal, plastic, or any other USPS-approved premanufactured material.
(3) 
Wood support structures may not exceed four inches by four inches.
(4) 
Metal support structures may not exceed three inches in diameter.
(5) 
Aboveground support structures may not be reinforced with concrete or grout.
(6) 
Any other support structure material is not acceptable, including but not limited to: brick, block, stone or masonry columns, wagon wheels, or any material in excess of the dimensions in this article.
B. 
Any mailbox support structures that are existing as of September 14, 2020, are considered legal nonconforming structures and are exempt from the requirements in § 427-25. The Public Works Department shall maintain a list of legal nonconforming support structures. In the event a legal nonconforming support structure is removed or destroyed, the same shall not be rebuilt. Any replacement shall conform to the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
The repair or replacement of mailboxes that meet the provisions of this chapter shall not require a permit.