HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.06.09_Planning Commission MinutesOWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 9, 2025
The Owasso Planning Commission met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the Council Chambers
at Old Central, 109 North Birch Street, Owasso, Oklahoma per the Notice of Public Meeting filed Friday,
December 13, 2024; and the agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted at Owasso City Hall,
200 South Main Street, at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
1. Call to Order- Mr. Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Flag Salute - Mr. Smith led the flag salute.
3. Roll Call - A quorum was declared present.
PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF:
David Smith - Vice Chair David Vines Brian Dempster, Community Development Director
Brian Cook Wendy Kramer, City Planner
Kelly Lewis Daniel Dearing, Assistant City Engineer
4. Presentation of the Character Trait of Endurance - Wendy Kramer presented the character trait for June.
5. Consideration and appropriate action relating to the minutes of the May 12, 2025, Regular Meeting
Mr. Cook moved, seconded by Mr. Smith, to approve the minutes as presented.
YEA: Cook, Lewis, Smith
NAY: None
Motion carried: 3-0
6. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a planned unit development (OPUD 25-02) request
for Owasso Trails, a proposed residential subdivision on approximately 37.6 acres +/-, located about
one -quarter mile north of the northwest corner of East 76fh Street North and North Memorial Drive,
zoned Residential Single Family Medium Density (RS-2)
Wendy Kramer presented the item, recommending approval. There were no comments from the
audience. Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Cook, to recommend approval to the City Council,
subject to the following Technical Advisory Committee comments:
PUD Document:
• All Pages - Replace all "PUD-X" with "OPUD 25-02"
• Title Page - Add developer's mailing address
• Provide conceptual elevations or describe fapade materials in PUD text
• Show and reference 2 additional required amenities in the northwest area on the Conceptual Plan
and in the PUD document due to proposed density
• Amenity area lighting required per Ch. 20 of the Owasso Zoning Code; reference in PUD text
• Page 1 Additions/Language:
• Total improved area and open space acreage
• Total dwelling units (150 DU at 4.0 DU/Ac)
• Required sidewalk along North Memorial Drive
• Fencing required along the perimeters; include fence ownership and maintenance
responsibilities
• Public trail easement dedication in Reserve Areas B & C
• Compliance with 2035 GrOwasso Land Use Master Plan (residential use)
• Justification for reduced lot size/width (preservation of the existing natural areas and creek)
• Compatibility with surrounding development (per Owasso Zoning Code Section 9.6.1.e)
• Anticipated development schedule
• Conceptual Development Plan:
• Show required sidewalk along North Memorial Drive
• Add north arrow and scale bar
• PUD Matrix Page:
Add entrance signage standards (monument -style, max 6')
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o Confirm Compliance with Ch.19 of the Owasso Zoning Code; screening fences required along
north, east, and west sides
• Increase minimum lot size to 4,800 sq ft (based on 120' x 40' typical lot)
o Add maximum building height/story limit
• Proposed Zoning Map - Note base zoning as RS-2
LISPS:
• Refer to attachments
YEA: Lewis, Cook, Smith
NAY: None
Motion carried: 3-0
Consideration and appropriate action relating to a preliminary plat request for Owasso Trails, a
residential subdivision on approximately on approximately 37.6 acres +/-, located about one -
quarter mile north of the northwest corner of East 7611, Street North and North Memorial Drive, zoned
Residential Single Family Medium Density (RS-2), to be considered under OPUD 25-02 overlay,
contingent upon Owasso City Council approval
Wendy Kramer presented the item, recommending approval. There were no comments from the
audience. Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mrs. Lewis, to approve the preliminary plat, subject to the
following Technical Advisory Committee comments:
Plat Face:
• Title Block- Replace "OPUD-XXX" with "OPUD 25-02"
• Label right-of-way (ROW) widths to be dedicated along North Memorial Drive and internal streets
• Correct street names as provided by the Addressing Coordinator
• Label Limits of Access and Limits of No Access along North Memorial Drive
• Add 5' fence easement along all outer boundaries
• Add 2' topographic contour lines
• Show blueline stream centerline
• Add 15' utility easement between every 5 lots for rear access (may span lot lines)
• Label lot areas or include in a table
• Note traffic calming is required at the north and south ends of East 79th Place (3-way stops permissible)
DOD Pages:
• Title Block - Replace "OPUD-XXX" with "OPUD 25-02"
• Pre -Section I - Change owner name from "Tulsa L Dev., LLC" to "Calara Land (OK), LLC"
• Section LH - Add "and adjacent to North Memorial Drive" at end of final sentence
• Section 1.1.4 - Remove bullet points listing minimum standards and revise ending to: "...in
accordance with City of Owasso standards."
• Section II.B - Add a trail easement dedication in Reserve Areas B & C; suggested language options
provided below:
• Dedicate a blanket easement that allows the city to construct a trail in the future; the city would
only be responsible for maintaining improvements it installs
C. RESERVE A & C ARE HEREBY DEDICATED AS A TRAIL EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC
TRAIL PER THE REGIONAL SICYCLOPEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN.
• Designate a specific path for the trail to be constructed by the developer, with the intention of
deeding the trail to the city in the future for ongoing repair and maintenance responsibilities
1.7.1 Reserve "D" shell be used for a pedestrian (including bicycles but
prohibiting motorized vehicles) trail system to be malntelned and repaired
by the Homeownors' Association for the benefit of the owners of the
rowdcntial lots within "Tho Collages at Mingo Crossing Provided, that, at
such time as the City of Owasso, by City Council Ordinance or Resolution,
to be recorded in the land records, accepts this trail system into its
maintenance and repair program, the trail system may be used for by the
public,
At such time as the City of Owasso adopts Roserro "D' into its
maintenance and repair programs by way of City Ordinance or Resolution,
all costs and expenses associated with Reserve '0' shall be the
responsibility of the City of Owasso. The Owner,4Meveloper makes no
warranty or representation as to the likelihood or fining of such City
ordinance or resolution.
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• Section II.B.2 - Change "City of Bixby" to "City of Owasso"
• Section III - Revise for pending OPUD 25-02 approval by City Council
• Section IV - Clarify enforceability (City only enforces ordinances)
• Section IV.K - Align with Section 18.3.5 of the Owasso Zoning Code
• Section VI.0 - Remove Planning Commission approval for minor PUD amendments
• Ensure signature blocks match owner information
• Add standard landscaping language from plat application checklist:
• "All trees shall be planted at least five feet (5') away from all underground utilities."
• "No alteration to approved landscape plans shall be permitted without approval from the
Community Development Department."
• "Following the completion of the planting of all landscape material, the property owner or
Homeowners' Association shall be responsible for long-term health, care, and maintenance of
all plant material on site. Dead and diseased plant material shall be replaced as per the
approved landscape plan."
Miscellaneous:
• Clarify that frontage/width reflects property line measurements, not the 25' building setback
• Submit conceptual landscape plan with final plat (street trees, entryways, and fence easements)
• Recommend locating oil/gas wells per Oklahoma Corporation Commission letter prior to
construction
• Consider deeding railroad right of way to railroad in the future
• Payback fees due before filing final plat - Total $24,861.42
• Ranch Creek Interceptor Sewer Payback Area ($610.33 * 37.65 acres) = $22,978.92
• Storm Siren Fee ($50 * 37.65 acres) = $1,882.50
Public Works:
• Denote Reserve D as a general utility easement on plat and in DoD section
• Show existing sanitary sewer easements; include document number or book/page
• Show adjacent curb -cut for East 80fh Street (across North Memorial Drive) on plat face
• Show cross culvert locations crossing North Memorial Drive on plat face
• Outline City -regulatory floodplain boundaries adjacent to creek on plat face
• Asterisk floodplain-adjacent lots; elevation certificates required for these lots
USPS:
• See attachments
RWD#3:
• Within RWD#3 service area
• 20' easement required (not 15') for water lines
• DoD Letter C, Paragraph 2 - Correct grading reference to "3 inches" (not 3 feet)
• Entrance reserve is required if irrigation water meters are desired
• Easements through Reserves required for water lines
• RWD has not received waterline plans as of 5/16/2025 - reserve the right to comment after
engineering review
• Water lines must not be within ROW
• Full district compliance required once service is requested
YEA: Smith, Lewis, Cook
NAY: None
Motion carried: 3-0
B. Community Development Report - Brian Dempster reported on the monthly building report and permit
activity for May 2025.
9. Report on items from the May 21, 2025 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting - Brain Dempster
reported on a site plan reviewed for AAMCO, located at 10596 North Owasso Expressway.
10. Report from Planning Commissioners - None
11. New Business - None
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12. Adjournment - Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mrs. Lewis, to adjourn the meeting.
YEA: Smith, Cook, Lewis
NAY: None
Motion carried: 3-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:1 1 p.m.
'Brian DempAr, Recording Secretary
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/EO POSTIR SERVICE
Subject: New Developments or Phases of Development — USPS Mail Delivery Service
The United States Postal Service is proud to continue its vital role in today's changing mail
environment. That role includes responsibility for establishing the method or mode of delivery, the type
of mailbox, and location of the mailbox for each street delivery address. Centralized delivery, through the
use of Cluster Box Units (CBUs), is our preferred delivery method and box type. These CBU boxes have
the advantage of being "package friendly," in that they are designed to accommodate the majority of
packages delivered through the U.S, mail.
Online ordering of merchandise has dramatically increased package volume. Many residential delivery
mailboxes in use today are designed on the basis of specifications implemented nearly a century ago and
are too small to accommodate contemporary parcel volume. As a result, packages delivered by our
carriers often cannot fit into residential mail receptacles and must be redelivered, retrieved at a post
office, or left on adjacent doorsteps. This latter option leaves the packages susceptible to weather
damage. Centralized delivery minimizes these risks.
The Postal Service is directed by statute to provide reliable and efficient service. Centralized Delivery
fulfills our responsibility to safe, efficient delivery for both the customer and the Postal Service as we
move into the 2111 Century.
Postal Operations Manual (POM) section 631 reflects the guidelines used by local postal managers in
determining the mode through which such delivery is to be provided, including type of equipment and
location of boxes:
631 Modes of Delivery
631.1 General
The Postal Service -approved modes of delivery available for all existing delivery points, including
newly established and extensions of delivery points, are in 631.24. Centralized delivery is the
preferred mode of delivery for all new residential and commercial developments. Curbside,
sidewalk delivery, and door modes are generally not available for new delivery points, with very
rare exceptions, as determined by the Postal Service in its sole discretion, on a case -by -case
basis. The characteristics of the area to be served and the methods deemed necessary to provide
adequate service by the Postal Service are described in greater detail throughout this section.
631.241 General
Newly established or extended business or residential customers must request and receive
approval of the delivery location and mode of delivery from the local Postmaster or District
designees. These deliveries will not receive mail delivery service until the mail receptacles are
installed and the units and locations are approved by local postal management. Options and
requirements for modes of delivery are directed by the Postal Service.
631.242 Newly Established or Extended Centralized Delivery Points (Preferred Mode)
Centralized delivery is the preferred mode for new or extended business or residential delivery
points, with very rare exceptions, as determined by the Postal Service in its sole discretion, on a
case -by -case basis (see 631.1). The mail receptacle and location of the delivery point(s) are
approved by local postal officials in advance of the occupancy of the residence, business, or
other site associated with the delivery point.
632 Mail Receptacles
632.1 Customer Obligation
632.11 Responsibilities
Appropriate mail receptacles must be provided for the receipt of mail. The type of mail receptacle
depends on the mode of delivery in place. Purchase, installation, and maintenance of mail
receptacles are the responsibility of the customer. Appropriate locations for installation should be
verified with local Postmasters.
Please contact the local Postmaster to establish mail service for your project. You will find the Post Office
contact and more information regarding growth management in the link below:
http•//about usps com/what-we-are-doing/current-initiatives/delivery-growth-management/welcome htm
If you cannot reach a delivery mode agreement with the local Postmaster, you may in accordance with
Postal Service policy file an appeal with the local District Manager. Appeals should be submitted in writing
to the address below. Please consider sending your written request certified mail or with a tracking
number.
Diane Ingland
AR -OK District Manager
4025 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9998
If you do not receive a response to your appeal within 30 days or for other questions regarding
centralized delivery, please contact your local Postmaster or Shannon Kelly, Manager, Address --
Management Systems at amy.w.proffitt a()..usps.gov.
Contents
1 Introduction.................................................... 1
2 Finding Your Growth Manager and USPS Online Resources ............ 3
2-1 Find a Post Office.......................................................... 3
2-2 Find Your Local USPS Growth Manager ........................................ 3
2-2.1 Appeal Process for Builders and Developers ................................. 4
2-3 USPS-Approved Mailbox Equipment ........................................... 4
2-4 Delivery Planning Resources for Builders and Developers ........................... 5
3 General Planning Guidelines for Mailboxes in New Developments ....... 7
3-1 Letter Carrier Access to Deliver U.S. Mail ....................................... 7
3-2 Mailbox Locks and Keys ..................................................... 7
3-3 USPS Master Access Lock ................................................... 8
3-4 Safety Considerations....................................................... 8
3-5 Customer and Carrier Accessibility Considerations ................................ 8
3-5.1 Placement of Outdoor Cluster Boxes ....................................... 8
3-5.2 Construction Accessibility Guidelines ....................................... 9
4 Single -point Residential Deliveries .................................. 11
4-1 Residential Single Family Site Constructed Development ........................... 11
4-2 Residential Mobile or Trailer Home Development ................................. 11
5 Multi -point Residential Deliveries ................................... 13
5-1 Apartment Communities..................................................... 13
5-2 Student Housing and Off -Campus Student Apartment Communities .................. 13
6 Delivery to Business and Industrial Parks ............................ 15
7 Establishment of City Delivery ..................................... 17
8 Inspection and Commencement of Mail Delivery Services .............. 19
8-1 Mail Receptacles and Customer Obligations ..................................... 19
8-2 Centralized Mail Receptacle Installation ......................................... 19
9 Closing......................................................... 21
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Appendix A — Cluster Box Unit Installation Single Unit ................... 23
Appendix B — Cluster Box Unit Installation Multiple Unit .................. 25
Appendix C — Cluster Box Unit Access Maneuvering Space - Single Unit.... 27
Appendix D —Cluster Box Unit Access Maneuvering Space -Multiple Unit.. 29
Handbook PO-632
Introduction
The United States Postal Service® is proud to provide every new home and
business with excellent, efficient mail delivery service. This guide will assist
you in preparing your new development for mail service by planning locations
and space for mail equipment early in the development process.
The U.S. Postal Service TM is responsible for establishing the method or
"mode" of delivery for all new developments —both residential and
commercial. The mode of delivery includes the following:
■ Type of mailbox you will use.
■ Location of the mailbox for each delivery address.
Centralized delivery is our preferred method of mail delivery. Centralized
delivery equipment improves delivery efficiency and provides space for large
mail items, including packages, which is a great benefit for customers.
Freestanding, pedestal -style outdoor centralized mailboxes are called cluster
box units or CBUs. CBUs are "package friendly" because they are designed
to accommodate the majority of packages delivered through the U.S. Mail®.
CBUs also include parcel lockers, which provide separate, locked storage for
many packages.
- Other types of centralized mailbox equipment are also available. Builders
and developers are responsible for the purchase and installation of mailbox
equipment. Property owners are responsible for ongoing maintenance,
repairs, and replacement of mailbox equipment.
This guide provides information about the types of USPS®-approved
mailbox equipment options available commercially and information about
other aspects of mail delivery planning that may apply to your specific
development.
With more than 150 million households and businesses served daily —and
another 1 million new delivery points added on average every year —it is
imperative that the U.S. Postal Service make its mail delivery network more
efficient while still delivering the service our customers expect. We
appreciate your assistance in furthering that objective, while at the same time
helping provide new customers with convenient mail delivery for their new
homes and businesses.
We also want to connect you with local USPS delivery planning individuals in
your area —referred to as Growth Managers. Postal Service Growth
Managers are available to assist you. Prior to submitting your master plan
and plat to the local municipality and/or county for approval, you must
arrange for a local USPS Growth Manager to review your development plans
prior to commencing construction.
Thank you for reviewing the Postal Service's mail delivery -planning
standards —we look forward to working with you!
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USPS Online Resources
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2-2 Find Your Local USPS Growth Manager
Every area where the U.S. Postal Service provides mail delivery has a Postal
Service employee assigned to help developers and builders with planning
mail service for new developments. These "new delivery planning"
employees are referred to as Growth Managers.
To find the Growth Manager that covers your specific development's
geographic location, send an email to: Delivery.Growth@USPS.GOV, or
contact your Post Office and ask to speak to either the Postmaster or the
person assigned to assist developers with planning new mail service.
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If you do not receive a reply from your District Growth Manager or Post
Office, please email your concern to the above email address and the
escalation process within the Postal Service will occur as follows:
a. First Level of Inquiry — The District Growth Manager (to respond within
2 weeks).
b. Second Level of Inquiry — The Area Growth Manager (to respond within
2 weeks).
C. Third Level of Inquiry —The Headquarters Growth Manager (to respond
within 30 days).
2-2.1 Appeal Process for Builders and Developers
Once the authorized mode of delivery decision has been communicated by
the Growth Manager, a builder/developer may appeal an adverse decision as
follows:
a. First level of appeal is to District Manager who has 30 days to respond
to builder/developer.
b. Second level of appeal is to Area Manager, Delivery Programs Support
(MDPS) who has 30 days to respond to builder/developer.
C. Third level of appeal is to Area Vice President who has 30 days to
respond to builder/developer.
2-3 USPS-Approved Mailbox Equipment
Mailboxes used in new construction projects can be one of the following two
types of centralized mailbox equipment:
a. Pedestal -mounted USPS-approved CBU.
b. Wall -mounted USPS-approved STD-4C mailboxes (4C).
The Postal Service annually publishes a list of USPS-approved mailbox
equipment and approved manufacturers in its Postal Bulletin. You can also
find the latest list of USPS-approved equipment and approved
manufacturers at:
htto://about. usps. com/what-we-are-doing/current-initiatives/deliverv-
growth-management/welcome. h tm
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2-4 Delivery Planning Resources for Builders and
Developers
2-4
The most current version of this guide will always be available on the
webpage at: http://aboutyAps.com/what-we-are-doin.q/CUrrent-initiatiVes/
delivery-growth-management/welcome htm.
The following links provide additional resources for builders and developers:
a. Find a Post Office: https://tools.usps.com/`W
POLocatorActionfinput. action.
b. Centralized Delivery/Residential Applications: http://about.usps.com/
publications/pub265a. pdf.
C. Centralized Delivery/Garden Apt Applications: hyp://about.usps.com/
publications/pub265c. pd f.
d. Centralized Delivery/Commercial Applications: http://about.usps.com/
publica tions/pub265b. pdf.
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3 General Planning Guidelines for
Mailboxes in New Developments
3-1 Letter Carrier Access to Deliver U.S. Mail
Centralized delivery is the Postal Service's preference for new addresses,
whether residential or commercial. The customer is responsible for keeping
the approach to his or her mailbox and adjacent area clear to facilitate
delivery. You may provide curbside delivery only with prior approval from the
Postal Service. Place curbside mail receptacles approved by the Postal
Service where they protect the mail, can be safely and conveniently serviced
by carriers without leaving their vehicles, and can be reasonably and safely
accessed by customers. These receptacles must be on the right-hand side
of the road in the direction of travel when required by traffic conditions, or
when driving on the left-hand side of the road to reach the mail receptacle
would violate traffic laws.
3-2 Mailbox Locks and Keys
The Postal Service prohibits carriers from accepting keys for locks on private
mail receptacles, buildings, or offices, except where an electromechanical
door lock system or key keeper box is used.
CBUs have secure, locking mailbox, and parcel locker compartments.
Whether your new development is commercial or residential, the builder or
property owner is responsible for providing lock and key service for cluster
box units. The locks/keys for each of the compartments will be provided with
the CBU. The Postal Service will furnish the "master access lock" that allows
mail to be delivered. See 3-3for more information.
Your local USPS Growth Manager will discuss specific requirements and
processes appropriate for your new development as part of the overall
coordination process related to establishing the mode of delivery for your
new development.
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3-3 USPS Master Access Lock
The Postal Service furnishes its own "master access lock" so that carriers
have access to deliver the mail. This lock is not available to developers and
builders to pre -install.
Your local USPS Growth Manager will coordinate installation of the "master
lock" as part of the overall coordination process when starting new mail
delivery for customers.
3-4 Safety Considerations
If curb delivery is approved by the Postal Service, posts and other supports
for curbside mailboxes are owned and controlled by the customer. The
owner of the property is responsible for ensuring that posts are neat and
adequate in strength and size.
When installing centralized delivery equipment, such as CBUs or STD-4C
(4C) equipment, the mailboxes must be safely located so that customers are
not required to travel an unreasonable distance to obtain their mail. Typically,
mailbox receptacles are located within 1 block of the residence.
When new developments, either residential or commercial, are in the design
phase, developers or architects must meet with the USPS Growth Manager
to ensure that safe and durable receptacles are properly specified and -
located in conformance with regulations. The Growth Manager will also meet
with the builder at the appropriate time during the construction phase to
review the physical mailroom installation and discuss coordination and
timing of initiating mail delivery.
3-5 Customer and Carrier Accessibility Considerations
Curb delivery may only be provided with prior approval from the Postal
Service if the carrier can efficiently, safely, and conveniently service the
mailbox from the carrier's vehicle and if the customer can safely and easily
access the mailbox.
Apartment house delivery requires that mailboxes be located reasonably
close to the entrance in vestibules, halls, or lobbies. The carrier must also be
able to service the boxes without interference from swinging or open doors.
Consult with your local USPS Growth Manager early in the design process to
ensure you select an appropriate location for the apartment building
mailroom.
3-5.1 Placement of Outdoor Cluster Boxes
The local USPS Growth Manager or designee must approve the CBU
mailbox sites and type of equipment. Cluster boxes must be safely located
so that customers are not required to travel an unreasonable distance to
obtain their mail and so there is sufficient access to mailbox locations with
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3-5.2
adequate space for carriers to deliver and customers to retrieve the mail.
Typically, a mailbox receptacle will be located within 1 block of the
residence.
3-5.2 Construction Accessibility Guidelines
Accessibility requirements and regulations, including those required to
accommodate customers with disabilities, may vary by type of facility and
governing jurisdiction. Always consult local building officials and codes for
applicable accessibility requirements that apply to your specific development
and mailbox project.
4 Single -point Residential Deliveries
New mail delivery planning for single-family residential developments
typically falls into the following two primary categories:
a. Site -constructed single family homes.
b. Mobile or trailer homes.
4-1 Residential Single Family Site Constructed
Development
During the design and planning phase (i.e., before plans and site plats are
finalized with the appropriate planning/zoning authorities), developers and
builders must notify the U.S. Postal Service of the planned development so
that the Postal Service can determine the appropriate mode of delivery while
considering input from the parties involved with the development.
Developers and builders must plan to install centralized mail delivery
receptacles in new residential communities, which include secure parcel
lockers.
New homes built or established within a block of existing homes can only
receive the same type of mail delivery service as the older, existing homes
after the Postal Service has completed an operational efficiency analysis.
When new delivery replaces more than 1 block, delivery methods must
comply with mode of delivery options for establishment and extension of
delivery service, which is typically centralized mail service.
Your local USPS Growth Manager will work closely with you to determine the
best approach to providing mail delivery service to customers in your new
residential development. It is important that you contact the Growth Manager
in your area as early as possible in your planning process.
4-2 Residential Mobile or Trailer Home Development
The delivery options for mobile or trailer home developments depend on
whether the development is permanent or transient as determined by the
Postal Service.
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Permanent Developments —Permanent developments consist of managed
mobile home parks or residential mobile home subdivisions with the
following characteristics:
a. The lots are permanently assigned.
b. The streets are maintained for public use.
C. The conditions resemble those of a residential subdivision.
For permanent developments, the delivery options are either central,
curbside, or sidewalk delivery. Postal Service will determine and specify the
type of mail delivery for any permanent mobile/trailer home development.
The general practice of the Postal Service is to specify centralized delivery.
Transient Developments —Transient developments are mobile home,
trailer, and recreational vehicle parks where the lots are temporarily occupied
or rented and considered transient, short-term, or seasonal. For transient
developments, the only option is delivery to a single point or receptacle
designated by park management and approved by local Postal Service
management. The single delivery point defined will be for the receipt of all
mail from USPS; employees of the park will complete the subsequent
distribution of mail and forwarding.
Whether your new mobile home development is permanent or transient,
contact your local Growth Manager early in the process so that we can work
with you in laying out the space plan for mail delivery for the residents of your
new community.
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5-1 Apartment Communities
The following are important U.S. Postal Service guidelines for determining
the location and composition of mail receptacles for apartment communities:
a. All new or remodeled apartment houses must install USPS-approved
4C centralized mailbox equipment. There must be at least 1 parcel
locker for every 5 mailbox compartments. The Postal Service requires
no maximum number of parcel lockers to be installed -only the
1:5 parcel locker/mailbox minimum.
b. Locate mail receptacles and parcel lockers in apartment buildings
reasonably close to the entrance in vestibules, hall, or lobbies. The
carrier must also be able to serve the boxes without interference from
swinging or open doors.
C. Exterior centralized mailboxes may also be an option. The Postal
Service may authorize the installation of standard, approved apartment
receptacles (4C or CBU) in exterior walls of buildings provided they are
not installed directly on the street or a public sidewalk. Provide a
canopy for outdoor mailbox installations. The canopy design and
location must provide maximum protection from the weather, including
driving rain, and provide adequate nighttime lighting.
5-2 Student Housing and Off -Campus Student
Apartment Communities
Mail delivery protocols to student housing vary depending on the
characteristics of the student housing community being served. Below are
general guidelines for establishing new mail service.
Mail is delivered to dormitory buildings and residence halls when addressed
to a specific building. Mail is delivered in bulk to a designated representative
of the school or property in the building. The representative is responsible for
further distribution to students/residents. The Postal Service will determine
the proper mode of delivery to be established and may require that
designees from the student housing property be identified to accept mail for
each location prior to initiating delivery.
The Postal Service defines a dormitory building or residence hall as a
building that consists of single or multi -room units that may share or have
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access to centrally located kitchens, bathrooms, showers, or social or
common areas. Whether located on or off campus, and regardless of private
ownership, such buildings are nevertheless dormitories and either the school
or building owner is responsible for the final delivery of student mail. Post
Office personnel do not distribute mail into apartment -type mailboxes for
dormitories or residence halls.
As always, it is important to contact your local USPS Growth Manager early
in the planning process to ensure understanding and requirements related to
providing mail delivery for your new student housing development.
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6 Delivery to Business and Industrial
Parks
The following paragraphs provide important U.S. Postal Service guidelines
for determining the location, type of mailbox receptacles, and other
requirements related to initiating new mail delivery for business and industrial
parks.
The type and design of buildings included in the business and industrial
park will govern the mode of delivery that is implemented. As with all new
mail delivery planning, the location of the USPS-approved delivery
equipment is subject to Postal Service approval. Deliverymodeoptions for
business parks are door, centralized, curbside, or sidewalk delivery. Door
delivery will generally not be available for new delivery points. The primary
options are as follows:
a. Centralized Delivery. Centralized delivery service applies to all
business office buildings, office complexes, and industrial and
professional parks. If the U.S. Postal Service is delivering directly to the
mailboxes, the type of equipment allowed for newly constructed
buildings must either be USPS-approved CPUs or STD-4C (4C) wall -
mounted receptacles.
b. Sinale-Point Delivery. Single -point delivery is generally not available
to new business park developments unless it is in the form of a bulk
mail drop.
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7 Establishment of City Delivery
To establish city delivery service, consider a combination of mail delivery
methods to provide regular and effective service to all residential and
business sections of a community. Consider the establishment of city
delivery service when the following requirements are met:
a. Within the area to be served, there is a population of 2,500 or more or
750 possible deliveries.
b. At least 10 percent of the building lots in the area to be served are
improved with houses or places of business. Where a house or building
and its yard or ground cover more than one lot, all lots so covered are
considered improved. The streets are paved or otherwise improved to
permit the travel of Postal Service vehicles at all times, without damage
or delay.
C. Streets are named and house numbers are assigned by the municipal
authorities in accordance with Management Instruction DM-940-89-3,
Addressing Conventions.
d. Street signs are in place and house numbers are displayed.
e. Rights -of -way, turnouts, and areas next to the roads and streets are
sufficiently improved so that the installation, servicing, and accessing
of mailboxes are not hazardous to the public or Postal Service
employees.
f. Satisfactory walkways exist for the carrier where required.
Note: During a new residential or commercial development's design and
planning phase (i.e., before the developers and builders finalize plans
and site plats with the appropriate planning/zoning authorities),
developers and builders must notify the Postal Service so that the Postal
Service can determine the appropriate mode of delivery while
considering input from these parties.
Developers and builders should plan for centralized mail delivery installations
for residential communities or business developments.
It is important to contact your local USPS Growth Manager while you are still
in the design process so that we can collaborate with you to prepare the
most efficient, effective plan to provide mail delivery for the customers who
will live or work in your new development.
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8 Inspection and Commencement of
Mail Delivery Services
8-1 Mail Receptacles and Customer Obligations
Appropriate mail receptacles must be provided for the receipt of mail. The
type of mail receptacle depends on the mode of delivery in place. Purchase,
installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of mail receptacles are the
responsibility of the customer. Verify with the local Postmaster or Growth
Manager, the appropriate locations for installation. The following apply:
a. In locations where the Postal Service has determined that centralized
delivery is appropriate, customers must install mail receptacles that
comply with the USPS STD- 4C wall -mounted mail receptacles or
USPSB1118, Postal Service specification, CBUs, to include secured
parcel lockers.
b. If curbline delivery is authorized, customers must erect curb -mounted
receptacles that comply with USPS-STD-7C.
C. If sidewalk delivery is authorized, customers must erect sidewalk -
mounted receptacles that comply with USPS-STD-7C.
The Postal Service annually publishes a list of USPS-approved mailbox
equipment and approved manufacturers in its Postal Bulletin. You can find
the latest list of USPS-approved equipment and approved manufacturers at:
http://about.usps. com/what-we-are-doing/current-initiatives/deliverv-
growth-management/welcome.htm
8-2 Centralized Mail Receptacle Installation
You must consider many variables when installing centralized mailbox
equipment. In addition to providing accessible locations, you must conduct
proper foundation preparation and follow specific mounting procedures, to
name a few requirements.
Appendices A through D of this guide provide sample diagrams of various
CBU installations to help you understand space requirements, placement,
etc.
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8-2 National Delivery Planning Standards - A Guide for Builders and Developers
Note: It is critical that you refer to the installation manuals furnished by
each of the manufacturers for the specific LISPS -approved centralized
mailbox equipment purchased commercially.
For assistance with siting your outdoor centralized mail equipment, contact
your local USPS Growth Manager so that the Postal Service can advise
about the proper locations as you finalize plans for your new development.
20 Handbook PO-632
9 Closing
Thank you for taking time to review this guide for planning mail delivery for
new development.
We periodically update this guide —so be sure to check online for the latest
version on the ABOUT.USPS.COM website at:
h ttp: //about. usps. com/what-we-are-doing/current-initiatives/delivery-
growth-managemen t/welcome. htm.
Reminder: You can find the Growth Manager who covers your specific
development geography by sending an email to:
Delivery. Growth@ LISPS. GO V.
Or, you can contact your Post Office and ask to speak to the Postmaster or
person assigned to assist developers with planning new mail service.
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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Appendix C
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Space - Single Unit
NOTES TO A/E.
1. IF THE ACCESSIBLE ROUTE FROM THE CBU(s) CONNECTS WITH A STREET OR OTHER PAVED SURFACE AT
A VERTICAL CURB, A CURB RAMP SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RE-4 REQUIREMENTS.
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1. IF THE ACCESSIBLE ROUTE FROM THE CBU(s) CONNECTS WITH A STREET OR OTHER PAVED SURFACE AT
A VERTICAL CURB, A CURB RAMP SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RE-4 REQUIREMENTS.
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