There is established a uniform system of numbering all blocks, lots, and buildings in the city fronting on all streets, alleys, and highways in the city. This system shall be as follows:
From the northern limits of the city to the southern limits of the city, the lots and blocks shall be numbered consecutively, increasing 100 numbers for each block thereof, and on all blocks and lots running a general easterly and westerly direction, the numbering of buildings shall commence at number one at the waterways (conveyed to the United States of America, by deed, dated July 5, 1888, and recorded April 15, 1889, in Book 44, pages 472—475, in the Recorder’s Office of the county) and shall number consecutively 100 for each block thereof, from the west line of the waterway to the western limits of the city and shall also commence with number one and shall number consecutively 100 for each block running east from the east line of the waterway as above set out to the eastern limits of the city.
(Prior Code, § 97.160) Penalty, see § 10.999