Mailbox Guidelines

These guidelines set the standard for maintaining your mailbox in Foxcroft.  The Board of Directors has prepared these instructions to maintain consistency throughout our Community.  Variations from these guidelines can only be made upon approval of the Architectural Review Board (ARB).  

  1. The mailbox is a black #2 rural mailbox.  The dimensions are 23½” x 11½” x 15”.   

  1. The dimensions for the mailbox posts/paper boxes are available from the Association Manager.

  1. VDOT requires that the base of the post have 2” diameter holes drilled through it for safety purposes.  One is to be drilled 4” above ground level and the second is to be 18” above ground level.     

  1. The mailbox post is to be painted “Hunter Green” which is available at Duron Paint in Shoppers World.  The Association has purchased this paint for you to use when you want to repaint your mailbox support.  This can be obtained free of charge by contacting your Association Manager.  Please return the unused paint when you have completed your project.

  1. It is a postal requirement that your mailbox post has your house number displayed. The number is to placed on the support so that the mail carrier can see it when approaching your mailbox.  It is not a requirement to have your street name included on the mailbox.  Replacement stenciling can be obtained from Classic Signs.  Their telephone number is 971-9735.

  1. If you choose to use metallic numbers, they must be 3 to 4 inches in brass.  It is also acceptable to use the reflective type numbers.  These reflect just like stop signs when light is directed on them.  This is particularly helpful when emergency services are looking for your house number.  They may be ordered at the numbersandletters.com web site. 

  1. Any questions regarding these guidelines can be discussed with a member of your Board of Directors or the Association Manager.