Numbers shall be placed on existing buildings on or before the effective date of this subchapter [i.e., September 6, 1988], and within 20 days after the assigning of the proper number in the case of numbers assigned after the effective date of this subchapter [i.e., September 6, 1988]. The cost of the numbers shall be paid for by the property owner and the numbers used shall not be less than five inches in height and shall be made of a durable and clearly visible material. Numbers shall be conspicuously placed immediately above, on or at the side of the proper door of each building so that the number can be seen plainly from the street line. Whenever any building is situated more than 50 feet from the street line, the number of the building shall be placed, near the walk, driveway or common entrance to such building upon a gatepost, fence, tree, post, or other appropriate place so as to be easily discernible from the sidewalk.
(Ord. passed 9-6-88) Penalty, see § 91.999