Alabama § 35-1-7 - Centralized Mail Delivery Prohibited in Certain New Residential Neighborhoods; Requirements for Centralized Mail Delivery Devices.

§ 35-1-7. Centralized Mail Delivery Prohibited in Certain New Residential Neighborhoods; Requirements for Centralized Mail Delivery Devices.

(a) Except as provided in this section, centralized mail delivery in new one and two-family dwelling neighborhoods, as well as townhouse neighborhoods, is prohibited.

(b) The following are not subject to the restrictions of this section:

(1) Any existing neighborhood that receives centralized delivery by any entity prior to January 1, 2023.

(2) Any condominium or apartment development.

(3) Any commercial property that does not contain one and two-family dwellings or townhouses.

(4)a. Any one or two-family dwelling neighborhood or any townhouse neighborhood in which the developer or the majority of the residents have elected to install centralized mail delivery; provided, however, delivery to residents within the neighborhood shall not be withheld prior to or in the absence of such an election.

b. Unless there exists an active homeowner’s association whereby members will vote pursuant to paragraph a., only one resident of each dwelling, acting on behalf of any other residents of the dwelling, may cast a vote in any election under this section.

(5) Any installation by the United States Postal Service.

(6) Any manufactured homes.

(c) Where installation is not prohibited under this section or any other law, centralized mail delivery devices, not exceeding 62 inches in height, may be located within any county, municipal right-of-way, or easement if doing so allows for the safe, convenient accessibility of the centralized mail delivery devices, provided that the local government approves the location of each installation within its right-of-way or easement.

(d) Other than the enforcement of zoning requirements in a historic district and except as provided under this section, no local government shall adopt any additional requirements by local ordinance or regulation pertaining to the establishment of centralized mail delivery or the installation of centralized mail delivery devices.