Sec. 14-29.
Numbering System
The following criteria shall govern the numbering system:
(a) Numbers shall be assigned every 50 (fifty) feet along both sides of the road, with even numbers appearing on the right side of the road and odd numbers appearing on the left side of the road, as the numbers ascend. A 25-foot or less interval may be applied in more densely structured areas.
(b) All number origins shall begin from the center of town or that end of a road closest to the designated origin. For dead end roads, numbering shall originate at the intersection of the adjacent road and terminate at the dead end.
(c) The number assigned to each structure shall be that of the numbered interval falling closest to the front door or the driveway of said structure if the front door cannot be seen from the main road.
(d) Every structure shall have a separate number, apartments will have one road number with an apartment number, such as 235 Maple Road, Apt 2.
Sec. 14-30. Compliance.
(a) All owners of structures shall, within ninety (90) days following the effective date of this ordinance, display and maintain in a conspicuous place on said structure, assigned numbers in accordance with Sec. 14-30 (b) through (e).
(b) Number on the Structure or Residence. Where the residence or structure is within 50 (fifty) feet of the edge of the road right-of-way, the assigned number shall be displayed on the front of the residence or structure in the vicinity of the front door or entry.
(c) Number at the Road Line. Where the residence or structure is over 50 (fifty) feet from the edge of the road right-of-way or is otherwise not visible from the road right-of-way, the assigned number shall be displayed on a post, fence, wall, the mail box, or on some structure at the property line adjacent to the walk or access drive to the residence or structure.
(d) Size, Color, and Location of Number. Numbers shall be of a color that contrasts with their background color and shall be a minimum of four (4) inches in height. Numbers shall be located to be visible from the road in any direction of travel at all times of the year.
(e) Proper number. Every person whose duty it is to display an assigned number shall remove any different number which might be mistaken for, or confused with, the number assigned in conformance with this ordinance.
(f) Interior location. All residents and other occupants shall post their assigned number and road name adjacent to their telephone for emergency reference.
Sec. 14-31. New Construction
(a) All new construction shall be named and numbered in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and as follows:
(b) New Construction. Whenever any residence or other structure is constructed or developed, it shall be the duty of the new owner to obtain an assigned number from the town assessor. This shall be done prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
(c) On new structures, numbering in accordance with Sec. 14-30 (b)-(f) will be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Section 14-32. Penalties
The Code Enforcement Officer shall give a property
owner who violates any of the provisions of this code a written notice of
violation, which shall include the action necessary to correct the violation,
and allow two weeks for correction before enforcement under this section.
A person who violates any of the provisions of this code shall be punished by a civil penalty of not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
This
code shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Effective Date
This ordinance shall become effective as of (date).