Mail Boxes
General Considerations
- U.S. Postal Service approved mail boxes of size one or one and a half in black, plain or lockable, is considered “standard”.
- Design of mailbox posts is to be consistent with each neighbor’s design as specified.
- The standard mail box post is of treated wood construction.
- Design is consistent with each neighborhood’s specific design.
Post Style
There are four styles in Hope Valley Farms North neighborhoods. Brick posts are specifically prohibited in all subdivisions.
Style A
Allowable in:
- Arborfield
- Hunters Forest
- Stonebridge
- Sullivan Trace
Ordering Information
- Stock wood construction alternative available at Home Depot. Newspaper slot is optional.
- Fancy Western Design by Chipmunk Creations (706) 337-8426 is also acceptable although is not the original design.
- Original design requires custom manufacturing.
Style B
Allowable in:
- Gaither’s Pointe
- Greyfield
- Linden Oaks
- Sullivan Trace
Ordering Information
- Style B must be custom manufactured.
- The original manufacturer is Post & Pickets, located at 215 Tryon Rd in Raleigh.
- Mailboxes may be ordered by calling (919) 772-7170 or visiting their store in person.
Style C
Allowable in:
- Carlton Crossing
- Regency
- Regency North
Ordering Information
- Style C is a stock design called “The Carlton”
- You can order a new mailbox from Post & Pickets, located at 215 Tryon Rd in Raleigh.
- Mailboxes may be ordered by calling (919) 772-7170 or visiting their store in person.
Style D
Allowable in:
- Gable Ridge
- Wiltshire
Ordering Information
- The original manufacturer is Post & Pickets, located at 215 Tryon Rd in Raleigh.
- Mailboxes may be ordered by calling (919) 772-7170 or visiting their store in person.
- Also may be ordered from ZBox. The design is called French Scroll.
Post Color Guidelines
- White
Arborfield, Carlton Crossing, Gaither’s Pointe, Greyfield, Hunters Forest, Linden Oaks, Regency, Regency North, Spring Meadow, Stonebridge - Black
Gable Ridge, Wiltshire
Number Positioning Guidelines
- Gold Metal Numbers
Positioned vertically on post
Arborfield, Carlton Crossing, Hunters Forest, Regency, Regency North - Gold Metal Numbers
Positioned on cross post below mailbox
Gaither’s Pointe, Greyfield, Linden Oaks, Spring Meadow, Sullivan Trace - Black Metal Numbers
Positioned vertically on post
Stonebridge - Gold Mylar
Centered on side of mailbox behind flag
Gable Ridge - Silver Mylar
Centered on side of mailbox behind flag
Wiltshire
Please note your final mailbox after replacement must match the above specifications. Any variance must receive prior written approval through the architectural committee.