(A) Every property owner of improved property shall purchase and display official address numbers. The following criteria must be used to properly display the number:
(1) Address numbers must be a minimum of three inches in height so as to be seen easily from the road;
(2) Numbers for multiple dwelling units and nonresidential buildings shall be at least six inches in height and shall be placed on the front of the building facing the road or on the end of the building nearest the road;
(3) Address numbers must be set on a background of a contrasting color;
(4) On a corner lot, the house number should face the street named in the address;
(5) If a building is more than 75 feet from any road, the address number shall be displayed on a sign attached to a fence, gate, lawn stake, mailbox and the like, at the end of the road right-of-way; and
(6) Address numbers should be plain block numbers.
(B) The Address Program Administrator will have the right to authorize and approve alternate methods of displaying house numbers which meet the intent of this subchapter when strict adherence to these standards can not reasonably be met.
(Res. passed 5-21-1990)