Saratoga Municipal Code Art. 6-25 Locking Mailboxes

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)

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.

(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 15-65.020(f).

(f) Structure is defined in Section 15-06.670.

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

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 existing residential or commercial structure.

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

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.

(c) Replacement of an existing mailbox.

(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)

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

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)

Maintenance of the locking mailbox is required in a manner satisfactory to the U.S. Postal Service.

(Ord. No. 344, § 1, 11-16-2016)