(A) All principal structures and significant landmarks in the unincorporated area of the county are required to have an address approved or issued by the ETSB. Assignment of separate addresses to nearby accessory buildings shall be avoided except where the buildings have separate landline telephone service and/or separately metered utility service or are used for residential, commercial, or business purposes. An accessory building may also be addressed when the building is not visible or accessible by emergency services from the principal structure.
(B) Upon application to the ETSB by a land owner or his or her authorized agent, or by action initiated by the ETSB, a house number shall be assigned for new construction, or for any pre-existing principal structure that lacks an address, that is consistent with the provisions of this chapter. Existing house numbers that do not comply with the countywide addressing system may be corrected by the ETSB at the request of the property owner or his or her authorized agent, or the correction may be initiated by the ETSB. When a change of address for a pre-existing principal structure is initiated by the ETSB, the property owner shall be notified in writing 30 days prior to the time the new number shall become the official number for the property in question. Within 60 days after receipt of an official notification letter of a change of address or new address assignment by the ETSB, the owner or occupant shall, at his or her own expense, affix/display the assigned address number(s) in accordance with this chapter.
(C) No person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity shall authorize any public utility company as defined by state law to supply any public utility services to any new residence or business or other structure in the unincorporated area of the county until an address for the new residence or business or other structure has been assigned or otherwise approved by the ETSB.
(Ord. O-58-3-9-06, passed 3-9-2006)