(A) Within 90 days after written notification by the Ordinance Administrator of the assignment of or change of structure number for any structure, the owner of the structure shall post the assigned structure number in compliance with the requirements herein.
(B) All structure numbers shall be constructed of a durable material. The color shall contrast with the color scheme of the structure and, if mounted on glass, shall contrast with the background and be clearly visible.
(C) The minimum number size for a typical single-family or duplex residential structure shall be three inches in height.
(D) The minimum number size for all other structures shall be six inches in height.
(E) In all cases, a number size larger than the minimum size may be required in any instance where the minimum size does not provide adequate identification, as deemed appropriate by the Ordinance Administrator.
(F) For single-family residential or duplex structures, the structure number shall be posted and maintained within a three-foot perimeter of the front entrance of the structure, in a location visible and readable from the road. As an alternative, the structure number may be posted on the mailbox for the residence as long as the mailbox is located on the same side of the road as the residence, and as long as the mailbox is a standalone box and is not in a cluster of mailboxes. In such instance, the structure number must be constructed of a reflective material and must be a minimum of three inches in height.
(G) For all other structures, the structure number shall be posted on a building face most readily visible from the road from which the number is assigned. Unit designators shall be posted at each unit within a three-foot perimeter of the front entrance of the unit.
(H) In the event that a structure or its posted number is not visible from the road from which its number is assigned, as determined by the Ordinance Administrator, the assigned structure number shall also be posted on the property adjacent to the road at or near every driveway or access to the structure, as deemed appropriate by the Ordinance Administrator. Again, as an alternative the structure number may be posted on the mailbox for the residence, as long as the mailbox is located on the same side of the road as the residence and as long as the mailbox is a standalone box and is not in a cluster of mailboxes. In such instance, the structure number must be constructed of a reflective material and must be a minimum of three inches in height.
(I) Following the posting of the assigned number as required herein, the owner shall maintain the structure number at all times in compliance with the requirements of this section. Structure numbers and unit designators, as viewed from the public road, shall not be obstructed from view by landscaping, shrubs, vegetation, saw doors, canopies, or any other plant or structure.
(J) For all waterborne structures, with the exception of community boatslips, the street address assigned to the structure (including number and road name) with which the dock or pier is associated shall be posted on a sign on the waterborne improvement at the highest accessible point. If an addressed structure does not exist on the parcel, then an address shall be assigned to the waterborne structure. At such a time that a structure is placed on the parcel, the structure shall inherit the assigned address. The street address should be clearly visible from the water, with reflectivity to ensure visibility at night. The minimum size of the sign containing the street address shall be 12 inches in height and 18 inches in length, or 18 inches in height and 12 inches in length. The sign shall be non-reflective blue in color and contain reflective white lettering in a sans serif font, which should be a minimum of two inches in height.
(K) Penalty. Violation of this section shall be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor, and any person convicted of the violation shall be subject to punishment as provided in G.S. § 14-4. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense, and said violation may also be enforced as set forth in § 93.99 herein.
(Ord. passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 2010-18, passed 12-6-2010; Ord. passed 3-21-2022; Ord. passed 9-11-2022)