Section 412-2-003 - Mailbox Receptacle003.01 Material Provision: The Mailbox Receptacle shall be constructed of light weight sheet metal or durable thin gauge plastic, and should also conform to any applicable non-contradictory dimension or material requirements of the U.S. Postal Service. 003.01a Locking Mechanism: A Mailbox Receptacle may include a light weight locking mechanism so long as the Mailbox Receptacle meets the material and dimension standards set out in Section 003.003.02 Dimensions Standards:003.02a Mailbox: The dimensions of the Mailbox Receptacle should be no greater than the following: width - 11 inches; height - 14 inches; and depth - 25 inches. If the Mailbox Receptacle includes an integrated newspaper delivery box, the same dimensions apply except the height of the combined box should be no greater than approximately 25 inches.003.02b Newspaper Delivery Box: A Newspaper Delivery Box may be placed on a Mailbox Support or integrated with a Mailbox Receptacle in accordance with these rules. A separate Newspaper Delivery Box shall be of light weight sheet metal or durable thin gauge plastic construction of maximum dimensions not to exceed the following: width - 8 inches; height 8 inches and depth - 21 inches.003.03 Mailbox Owner Responsibility: The Mailbox Owner is solely responsible for the Mailbox Receptacle and newspaper delivery box, including but not limited to providing, installing, securing, inspecting, replacing, adjusting, repairing, using and maintaining the Mailbox Receptacle and any separate or attached Newspaper Delivery Box.003.04 Mailbox Decorations or Attachments: The Mailbox Owner should not place or allow the placement of attachments or decorations on the Mailbox Receptacle or Mailbox Support in a way that: 003.04A materially obstructs the visibility of vehicles entering or exiting the highway,003.04B Adds material weight, or003.04C Would cause the Mailbox to significantly exceed the maximum Mailbox dimensions set out above.412 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 003
Adopted effective7/12/2021