Many of our residents rely on the timely delivery of mail and packages from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), including for delivery of vital prescription medications. According to USPS guidelines, a mail carrier should suspend delivery if the carrier cannot safely access a mailbox without exiting their vehicle. Vehicles parked in front of mailboxes are the primary cause of skipped deliveries.
In response to this issue, on May 5, 2026, the Fairview Town Council approved an amendment to the Town’s parking ordinance (Section 12.03.006(b)). This amendment goes into immediate effect and prohibits parking within 10 feet on either side of a mailbox between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Parking within 10 feet of mailboxes is still allowed overnight and on Sundays. Briefly stopping within 10 feet of a mailbox to drop off or pick up a passenger or make a delivery is allowed during hours when parking near mailboxes is prohibited, as long as you do not obstruct access to a mailbox.
Fairview Police will enforce this amendment to the Town’s parking ordinance, giving special attention to areas of concern expressed by residents. The intention of the change to the ordinance is to promote public safety and welfare rather than take punitive action.
The Town appreciates the caring residents who brought the issue to our attention on behalf of a neighbor who had missed important prescription deliveries, and we thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone who lives and travels through our Town safe.
