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Mailbox Information
The following Cerritos Municipal Code
section is presented to better inform residents of the requirements and
specifications regarding mailboxes.
Cerritos Municipal Code Section 22.22.700
(26)Mail Boxes.
(a)Definitions. As used in this subsection, the following definitions shall
apply:
(i)A “wall-mounted mail box” is a mail box located on the facade of a residence.
(ii)A “freestanding mail box” is a mail box located in the public right-of-way
for which the maintenance of the mail box is the responsibility of the property
owner.
(iii)A “paired freestanding mail box” consists of two mail boxes located in the
public right-of-way that are joined together by either a metal or wood
structure. Each mail box is assigned to one property address or residence for
which the maintenance of the mail box is the responsibility of the respective
property owner.
(iv)A “residence” is a home, abode or place where an individual is actually
living at a specific point in time.
(b)Requirements for Wall-Mounted Mail Boxes.
(i)Wall-mounted mail boxes shall be constructed of a rust-resistant material and
shall include a locking device.
(ii)All wall-mounted mail boxes shall be compatible with the color, style,
material and usage of the residence and residences located in the immediate
neighborhood.
(c)Requirements for Freestanding Mail Boxes.
(i)Freestanding mail boxes shall be constructed of a rust-resistant material and
shall include a locking device.
(ii)Freestanding mail boxes shall be a maximum of forty-eight inches in height
as measured from the top of the mail box to the finish grade, but shall not be
less than twenty-five inches in height as measured from the bottom of the mail
box to the finish grade.
(iii)Freestanding mail boxes shall be supported by either a metal or wood post
painted to match or compliment the color of the mail box.
(iv)The base of the metal or wood post or area measuring four inches above the
finish grade shall be constructed of concrete or protected by a wear-resistant
material.
(v)All freestanding mail boxes shall be compatible with the color, style,
material and usage of the residence and residences located in the immediate
neighborhood and shall be subject to the approval of the director of community
development.
(d)Requirements for Paired Freestanding Mail Boxes.
(i)Paired freestanding mail boxes shall be constructed of a rust-resistant
material and shall include a locking device.
(ii)Paired freestanding mail boxes shall be a maximum of forty-eight inches in
height as measured from the top of the mail box to the finish grade, but shall
not be less than twenty-five inches in height as measured from the bottom of the
mail box to the finish grade.
(iii)Paired freestanding mail boxes shall be supported by either a metal or wood
structure painted to match or compliment the color of the mail box.
(iv)The base of the metal or wood post or area measuring four inches above the
finish grade shall be constructed of concrete or protected by a resistant
material.
(v)All paired freestanding mail boxes shall be consistent in color, style,
material and usage and compatible with each residence and residences located in
the immediate neighborhood and shall be subject to the approval of the director
of community development;
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