A. Physical Address Numbers: Physical address numbers shall be clearly readable from the roadway, and shall contrast with background color pursuant to the international fire code 1 . If a structure is more than seventy five feet (75') from the road, or is otherwise not clearly visible from the road, its address shall be posted at the intersection of its access road and public or private road. The address sign shall be no less than four feet (4') nor more than six feet (6') above the ground on a substantial, maintained support structure. The view of the address from the road must be unobstructed and maintained.
B. Road Signs: Road signs shall be placed between six (6) and eight feet (8') above the roadway, clearly visible at intersections. All primary letters, numbers and symbols shall be a minimum of four inches (4") in height, with a one-half inch (1/2") stroke, and shall be reflectorized and contrasting with the background color of the sign in accordance with the manual of uniform traffic control devices. Public road signs shall be green with white lettering. Private road signs shall be blue, with white letters. All public and private road signs shall be constructed and installed to the standards of the city and shall include the road name and address number derived from the grid.
C. Road Sign Installation Standards: Standards for installation of road signs is guided by the manual for uniform traffic control devices; however, some additional criteria are needed to define specific circumstances:
1. Sign visibility requirements are set at a height of five feet (5') minimum in rural areas and seven feet (7') in urban areas above the pavement.
2. Road signs placed for public roads shall be set by the city and shall meet the requirements of these standards.
3. Road signs may be mounted on the stop or yield sign posts with an approved bracket and after receiving approval from the city or if applicable, the Post Falls highway district or Idaho transportation department. (Ord. 114, 4-14-1999)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See section 7-1-1 of this code. |