All building and improved properly shall be marked with a number as follows:
(A) It shall be the responsibility of the owner to contact the appropriate agency to procure the correct number for each premise.
(B) The numbers used shall be at least three inches high and shall be made of durable material. Arabic numbers shall be used. Numbers written out shall not be used to replace the Arabic numbers.
(C) The numbers shall be placed near the front entrance of the home or garage, clearly visible from the street. In cases where the numbers will not be visible from the street, an additional set of numbers shall be placed at the street, at least five feet off the side of the driveway and between 36 to 40 inches above the ground.
(D) Numbers and letters shall be placed on or near the principal entrance of each unit of multi- dwelling residence so as to readily and adequately identify each unit.
(E) Approved identification shall also be placed on all new and existing commercial or industrial buildings located on premises that have frontage on two parallel street or a parallel street and alley, in such a position anywhere on the rear of such building, not less than five feet nor more than 12 feet above the ground, so as to be visible and legible from the street or alley to the rear of such building. Such approved identification may consist of a sign, in conformity with the village zoning code, containing the occupant's business name or the full street name and number as represented on the front entrance to such premises.
(F) Approved numbers shall be colored so as to contrast readily and visibly with their background.
(G) Approved numbers shall not be mounted on a door covered by a screen or storm door.
(Ord. passed 11-4-2013)