Mailbox Policy

Section 2.19 of the Deed Restrictions indicates

All mailboxes must conform to the standard in the subdivision

The "standard" is defined below. Not following the standard will result in the Violation Assessments Policy being invoked.

  1. Only the Duffy Style 6x6 mailbox pictured here is allowed:

    duffy6x6

  2. Mailboxes must be kept in good condition at all times.

    1. The post must be level and plumb.

    2. The wooden parts must be properly attached and in good condition.

    3. 1.Rotting/broken parts are to be replaced in a timely manner.

    4. The house numbers must be 4 inches in height, black, and attached to both sides of the house part of the mailbox (not attached to the post).

  3. The mailbox must be located at the curb.

  4. The mailbox must be stained every 2-3 years to seal the wood and renew the color, or more often if needed.

    1. The ONLY approved stain is Behr SC–146 Cedar (Base: 5013, Premium Solid Color Stain & Sealer) which can be purchased at Home Depot. A quart should be a sufficient quantity to paint the mailbox 2-3 times. Here's a sticker that provides Home Depot with the information they need to mix the right color:

      stain-label

  5. Plantings at the base of the mailbox with mulch or decorative gravel are permitted. This area must be kept neat and weed-free. Plants must be kept below the mailbox so the numbers on both sides of the mailbox are visible. Plantings should not extend over the curb.

    1. This area should be a reasonable size. It should not overwhelm the yard. This is an example of reasonable: mailbox-planting-example

    2. Nothing should interfere with the mail person’s ability to open the mailbox to deliver mail.

Maintenance / Replacement options

There are a few options for repairing/replacing your Duffy mailbox:

The Mailbox Kid (Trevor Stocker)

Trevor can custom build a Duffy-like mailbox out of PVC material with a wood-grain exterior. It looks just like the cedar version of the mailbox but should outlast cedar. He can also repair the post and other parts. Trevor lives in our community and offers a full-range of mailbox services from painting, replacing numbers, replacing parts, or a complete replacement. His email address is [email protected], or visit his website

The Mailbox Doctor

Website

Cedar Craft Wood Products

776 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd
Jefferson Township, Ohio
(614) 759-1600
Website

Your Own Contractor or DIY

There may be other retailers that sell this mailbox and you may hire any contractor you like - but whatever you purchase, it MUST be the Duffy 6x6 as shown above.

You can, paint/repair/replace the mailbox on your own if you have the skills to do that.

Orange Township Wintertime Mailbox Repair (Plow Damage)

Orange Township does not have a policy regarding the type and color of your mailbox. That policy is the responsibility of the HOA. But here is a link to Orange Township’s policy regarding mailbox location and resilience during winter snow removal by the township

Effective September 2026