Article 6-25 — Saratoga Zoning Code

LOCKING MAILBOXES

Sections:

6-25.010 Purpose of Article. 6-25.020 Definitions. 6-25.030 Locking mailbox required. 6-25.040 Exceptions to locking mailbox requirement. 6-25.050 Location and height. 6-25.060 Maintenance of required locking mailbox.

6-25.010 Purpose of Article. ¶

This Article is intended to deter mailbox theft, prevent identity theft, and improve overall public safety in the City of Saratoga.

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

6-25.020 Definitions. ¶

The following definitions apply throughout this Article:

(a) Commercial structure means a structure utilized for a business purpose.

(b) Demolition is defined in Section 15-06.195.

6-25.040 Exceptions to locking mailbox requirement. ¶

The installation of a locking mailbox is not required in the following circumstances:

(a) When an address change is obtained and there is no accompanying construction or replacement of a residential or commercial structure.

(b) Where an addition to a residential structure is made, without a demolition of the existing structure.

(d) When a secured mailbox slot is provided at the entry of the structure. A mailbox slot shall be approved for use by the U.S. Postal Service.

(e) When a mailbox is not required by the U.S. Postal Service.

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

6-25.050 Location and height. ¶

Each locking mailbox shall be located in a manner satisfactory to the U.S. Postal Service.

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

6-25.060 Maintenance of required locking mailbox. ¶

Maintenance of the locking mailbox is required in a manner satisfactory to the U.S. Postal Service. (Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

(c) Locking mailbox is defined as a mailbox designed to ensure that in-coming mail is only accessible by an authorized person. All Locking Mailboxes shall be approved for use by the U.S. Postal Service.

(d) Residential structure means a structure utilized for permanent living accommodations.

(e) Reconstruction is defined in Section 1565.020(f).

(f) Structure is defined in Section 15-06.670. (Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

6-25.030 Locking mailbox required. ¶

The installation of a locking mailbox approved for use by the U.S. Postal Service is required in the following structures:

(a) Any new residential structure.

(b) Any new commercial structure.
(c) Any demolition and reconstruction of an ex-
isting residential or commercial structure.

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

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(Saratoga Supp. No. 54, 7-24)

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