County approves mailbox and approach code amendments to align with road standards

Jan 2, 2025

Bingham County approved changes to Sections 7‑3‑2 and 7‑3‑3 to require mailbox installations to conform with USPS and county road standards and to align approach and intersection spacing with the county Road Standards Manual.

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Public Works Director Dusty Whited presented proposed updates to County Code Section 7‑3‑2 (mailbox installation and location) and Section 7‑3‑3 (approaches and intersections). Planning Director Tiffany Olsen recommended clarifying language so that central mailbox locations in subdivisions conform to the Bingham County Road Standards Manual and provide safe pedestrian and vehicular access. The board approved the revisions without public opposition.

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