(A) Single-family residences.
(1) The address shall be placed at the front of the residence or in a manner so as to be visible from the nearest fronting road;
(2) The address shall be clearly visible from the nearest fronting road and kept free and clear of any obstructions hindering reasonable visibility from the fronting road; and
(3) The numbers shall be of a size at least three inches by two inches or larger if necessary to be visible from the nearest fronting road, and in a color distinguishable from its background, with the exception that existing posted numerals shall be acceptable hereunder if so visible as to adequately identify each single-family dwelling.
(B) Apartment buildings.
(1) The address shall be placed in a manner to insure prompt identification of apartment buildings from the nearest fronting road or parking area, depending upon the location and placement of each particular apartment building;
(2) The address shall be clearly visible and kept free and clear of any obstructions hindering reasonable visibility from the nearest fronting road or parking area; and
(3) The numbers shall be in standard Arabic form of a size at least three inches by two inches, or larger if necessary to be visible from the nearest fronting road or parking area, and in a color distinguishable from its background, with the exception that existing posted numerals shall be acceptable hereunder if so visible as to adequately identify each apartment building.
(4) In the event that apartment buildings located in a complex or elsewhere are not clearly visible from the nearest public thoroughfare, the owner of any apartment building shall use a system of identification that is reasonably calculated to be readily identifiable by public service and emergency personnel. The City Engineer or the City Sign Officer shall have the authority to approve any identification system proposed in writing by apartment building owners. The written approval obtained from the City Engineer or from the Sign Officer shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with this subchapter.
(C) Commercial and industrial structures.
(1) The address shall be placed on all commercial and industrial structures so as to insure visibility from the nearest fronting road, and if the commercial or industrial structure is not visible from the nearest fronting road, the street address shall be posted in a conspicuous manner so as to be visible from the nearest fronting road;
(2) The address shall be clearly visible and kept free and clear of any obstructions hindering reasonable visibility from the nearest fronting;
(3) The numbers shall be in standard Arabic form of a size at least five inches by three inches, or larger if necessary to be visible from the nearest fronting road, and in a color distinguishable from its background, with the exception that existing posted numerals shall be acceptable hereunder if so visible as to adequately identify each commercial or industrial structure; and
(4) In the event that commercial or industrial structures located in a complex or elsewhere are not clearly visible from the nearest public thoroughfare, the owner of any such apartment building shall use a system of identification that is reasonably calculated to be readily identifiable by public service and emergency personnel. The City Engineer or the City Sign Officer shall have the authority to approve any identification system proposed in writing by owners of commercial or industrial structures. The written approval obtained from the City Engineer or from the Sign Officer shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with this subchapter.
(Ord. 12, 1985, passed 7-23-85) Penalty, see § 92.99