For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APARTMENTS. Structures which may include one or more residences.
BUSINESS. An establishment located in some structure who is a purveyor of goods or services.
HOUSE. A residence which may contain one or more residences.
RESIDENCE. Any structure wherein persons live as distinguished from business.
STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS. Identifying numerals which are consistent with identification as recognized by the United States Postal Service.
(Prior Code, § 151.30) (Ord. 94-19, passed 12-5-1994)
(A) Every house, residence, apartment, and business within the county borders shall have numbers identifying the location. These numbers are herein referred to as street address numbers for all structures subject to this chapter.
(B) All street address numbers shall be a minimum of four and one-half feet above the ground, sidewalk, driveway, or any other surface reasonably presumed to be a reference point.
(C) All street address numbers shall be of a color which, when viewed from the street in a vehicle, can be seen easily. It is required that the numbers are to be of a color contrasting, or nearly contrasting, with the background surface color upon which they are mounted.
(D) There shall be no obstructions to preclude the street address numbers from being seen, as noted in division (C) above.
(E) All street address numbers shall be a minimum of three inches in height and one and one-half inches in width.
(Prior Code, § 151.31) (Ord. 94-19, passed 12-5-1994) Penalty, see § 152.99
(A) The County Plan Commission shall act as the Administrative Office (hereinafter “Administrative Office”) in charge of issuing numbers to houses or businesses in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The Administrative Office shall issue numbers to all new houses or businesses, renumber houses and/or businesses whenever it becomes necessary to do so in the implementation of the uniform system, and cause the numbering of all existing homes or businesses which are not numbered to be numbered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Barns, sheds, and outbuildings not used for a habitation or business shall not be numbered.
(B) The Administrative Office may establish written guidelines to use in implementing this chapter and may amend such guidelines from time to time.
(Prior Code, § 151.32) (Ord. 94-19, passed 12-5-1994) Penalty, see § 152.99
Loading...