Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-13
Mailbox installation
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Every owner, occupant or operator of property shall install any mailbox solely in compliance with the rules and regulations of the United States Postal Service. The mailbox shall be installed in such a manner which will not interfere with the speedy and efficient removal of snow and/or ice from the other right-of-way by the Highway Department. The installation of a mailbox within any public right-of-way shall be at the sole risk and liability of the owner, occupant or operator of the abutting real property, and the Village of Saugerties shall not be liable for any damage to any such mailbox.
Section 142-13 of the Saugerties Village Code requires that any mailbox installed on or near a property must conform to U.S. Postal Service rules and must be positioned so it does not obstruct the Highway Department's ability to clear snow and ice from the public right-of-way. When a mailbox is placed within a public right-of-way, all risk of damage to that mailbox falls on the property owner, occupant, or operator — not on the Village of Saugerties. The Village explicitly disclaims any liability for damage to mailboxes installed in that public space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-13 of the Saugerties Village Code, compliant property owners and operators ensure that any mailbox they install meets current U.S. Postal Service specifications and is sited so that Highway Department snow and ice removal operations are not impeded. Because the ordinance places sole risk and liability for right-of-way mailboxes on the abutting property owner or operator, diligent operators typically document their installation placement and consider how seasonal maintenance equipment may affect the mailbox. Reviewing USPS guidelines alongside local Highway Department clearance requirements is a standard part of responsible mailbox installation under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-13 of the Saugerties Village Code applies to owners, occupants, and operators alike, meaning tenants who install or maintain a mailbox share responsibility for compliance with USPS rules and for ensuring the installation does not hinder snow removal in the right-of-way. Tenants should be aware that any mailbox placed within a public right-of-way is at the installer's sole risk, and the Village of Saugerties bears no liability for damage to it. Tenants with questions about their specific responsibilities under this provision may wish to consult the Village of Saugerties directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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