Streetlighting for a proposed subdivision shall be required in accordance with the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Details.
b. Mail Kiosks
In order to comply with the United States Postal Service requirements for centralized mail delivery via cluster mailboxes, in such a manner as to provide for the public health, safety and general welfare, the Town of Fuquay-Varina requires that the standards provided herein apply where a mail kiosk is required. Mail kiosks may also be referred to as cluster box unit (CBU). (1) Pedestrian Access. Mail kiosks shall be provided with ADA compliant sidewalks. When located in a subdivision or development where sidewalks are required, a sidewalk connection shall be provided from the mail kiosks to the sidewalk network within the public right-of-way. When located in a subdivision or development where sidewalks are not provided, such sidewalk access to the mail kiosks shall connect to the required parking.
(2) Vehicular Access. Required vehicular access for mail kiosks shall be provided as follows:
A. General Standards. No vehicle parking space shall interfere with the required travel lanes in the public right-of-way. Parking shall be designed such that vehicles exiting parking spaces shall do so by forward motion only.
B. Minimum Requirements. At each mail kiosk location, a minimum of two (2) standard parking spaces shall be provided per 60 mailboxes served, except that where less than 30 mailboxes are served one (1) standard parking space shall be provided. In addition, a minimum of one (1) handicap accessible (ADA compliant) parking space shall be provided at each mail kiosk location. A row house or townhouse development with 30 or less units is exempt from the requirements of this Subsection; however a mail kiosk shall be provided in accordance with United States Postal Service standards.
(3)
Location. Mailbox kiosks shall be located as follows:
A. Amenity Site. Where a subdivision includes an amenity site, the mail kiosk location shall be included therein. Such amenity site shall include a minimum of 10 parking spaces total. Where an amenity site is not proposed within the first phase of a subdivision, a temporary location on the residential lot serving as the sales center, or another designated lot, shall be permitted. The mail kiosks shall be relocated to the amenity site prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on the amenity site.
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