It is the intent of this ordinance to regulate all elements allowed along the street and sidewalk, including the landscape strips.

1.

Newspaper Boxes.

a.

No more than three per block face;

b.

No mid block news boxes shall be allowed on blocks measuring less than 350 feet;

c.

Installation (no less than):

i.

Three feet from a curb edge;

ii.

Two feet from a driveway;

iii.

Five feet from a fire hydrant;

iv.

Three feet from a traffic signal, utility pole, decorative street light pole, or tree; and

v.

Must be painted black or another color which is compatible with the decorative street lights, street furniture or other public feature.

2.

Post Drop Boxes (does not apply to free paper/advertisement circulation)

a.

Shall not exceed three per parking lot;

b.

Shall be located in the planting bed/landscape strip closest to the entrance/exit;

c.

Shall be no more than eight inches from the curb; and

d.

Shall be permanently affixed to the ground.

3.

No permanent structures are allowed in the landscape strip except for the following:

a.

Identification signage;

b.

Light posts; and

c.

Items in Section 722 O. and 722 P.