Mailboxes

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The Architectural Review Board and Grassy Pointe Board of Directors have approved new guidelines for mailboxes. The new guidelines permit mailbox posts that match our new street signs. Homeowners will also be notified of this change with a flyer to be included with the annual mailing. The new guidelines may go into effect immediately.

Revised Mailbox Guidelines

  • Our bylaws permit moving forward with a new style of mailbox units different from what the developer chose, and as approved by the prior Architectural Review Board (ARB).
  • All members of the ARB have approved a revised style of mailbox post that would match our new street signs with the following guidelines.
    Mailboxes shall be:
    • Black
    • Metal
    • Design must match our street signs as closely as possible.
    • Must display the house number.
  • Homeowners shall be responsible for replacing their own mailboxes.
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  • The ARB has considered that homeowners will need to replace/repair mailboxes 5 years, 10 years, 15+ years down the road. It is highly probable that this revised style will be available in the future.
    The choice to have a single or tandem mailbox will be at the discretion of the homeowner and or adjoining neighbor if they currently have a tandem mailbox. Please communicate with your adjoining neighbor prior to going from a tandem box to a single box.
    Here are links to examples of the approved mailbox units. A similar box may be purchased from any vendor.
    • Single Mailbox
    • Double Mailbox

Note: when installing your new mailbox keep in mind that the previous installer may or may not have installed it in accordance with USPS guidelines. Below is the verbiage and graphic posted on the official USPS website.

Where to Place the Mailbox

Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when placing your mailbox:

  • Position your mailbox 41″ to 45″ from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry.
  • Place your mailbox 6″ to 8″ back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.
  • Put your house number on the mailbox.

 

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