§ 61.209. Outdoor Letter and Parcel Boxes.

No outdoor letter or package box shall be erected on any public right-of-way without the prior authorization of the Public Works Director and the Planning Official. All boxes currently existing in the right-of-way shall be required to be permitted pursuant to this section or shall be removed upon written notification by the City, except those boxes belonging to the United States government or instrumentalities or agencies thereof. All outdoor letter and parcel boxes shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Orlando Building Code and all of the following requirements:

1.

Permits for Use of Right-of-Way. Outdoor letter and parcel boxes shall conform to the encroachment requirements of Section 61.203. A Right-of-way Utilization Agreement acceptable to the City of Orlando Office of Legal Affairs shall be required prior to the issuance of any permit. Permits issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for a two (2) year period from the date of issuance. Fees for the issuance of permits shall be set by resolution of the City Council.

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Responsibility of Owners for Location. Outdoor letter and parcel boxes owners shall be responsible for the maintenance of the boxes and for the access to the boxes. No outdoor letter and parcel box shall be located in such a manner as to unreasonably interfere with the public use of a sidewalk or street, or to interfere with the free flow of traffic. Placement of boxes shall not be allowed in residential areas.

3.

Downtown Development District. All outdoor letter and parcel boxes to be located within the Downtown Development District shall obtain prior approval from the Downtown Development Review Committee. The Downtown Development Review Committee may review and specify the location and design of said boxes, including, but not limited to, size, color, signage, materials and lighting.

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Historic Preservation and Appearance Review Districts. All outdoor letter and parcel boxes to be located within a Historic Preservation or Appearance Review District shall obtain prior approval from the appropriate board or officer responsible for the district.

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Special Plan Districts. All outdoor letter and parcel boxes to be located within a Special Plan District shall conform to all the requirements of the district.

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Official's Determination. In their review of the outdoor letter and parcel boxes application, the Public Works Director and the Planning Official shall include consideration of the following factors:

(a)

Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent and all other requirements of this Chapter.

(b)

Growth Management Plan. Whether the proposal is consistent with all applicable policies of the Growth Management Plan.

(c)

Compatibility. The compatibility of the application with surrounding land uses and the general character of the area including such factors as height, bulk, scale, intensity, noise, drainage, lighting, appearance, etc.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098; Ord. of 2-22-1993, Doc. #26390; Ord. of 2-22-1993, Doc. #26390-A)