An address marker is required for inhabited structures, including residences and businesses, telecommunications towers and facilities, WECS, SES, and other lands or buildings used by a utility service, and for any public assembly area, including open-air, outdoor activities. The official Story County address marker may not be duplicated in size or color.
1. Obtaining an Address Marker. Address markers in Story County will be obtained under the following guidelines:
A. For addresses established after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter (December 28, 2006), the applicant for a zoning permit or a request for agricultural exemption shall pay a fee and provide a copy of an approved driveway entrance permit for a new rural address sign and the installation of the sign. (This fee shall be in addition to the zoning permit fee.)
B. For the assignment of new addresses that do not require a zoning permit or an agricultural exemption certificate, a form may be obtained from the Planning and Development Department and submitted along with the applicable fee and a copy of an approved driveway entrance permit.
C. If an existing driveway will be used, the Director or designated agent shall route the site development plan to the Engineer's Office. The Engineer's Office shall review its use. If the existing access is to be widened or improved, a driveway permit shall be required and a copy of the approved driveway entrance permit shall be submitted with the application.
2. Maintenance and Replacement of Address Markers. Address markers in Story County will be maintained and replaced under the following guidelines:
A. Missing and damaged markers shall be reported to the Planning and Development Department.
B. Cost for replacement of the address marker and post (if necessary) shall be the responsibility of the property owner of record.
C. The Director or designated agent will initiate a work order to the Engineer's Office, and will notify the property owner of record.
D. A copy of the work order will also be provided to the 911 Database Coordinator, who, in turn, will notify the Sheriff's Office.
E. If the required fee to replace or repair an address marker is not received by the Planning and Development Department within 30 calendar days of notification, penalties will be assessed in accordance with Section 32.09, Enforcement.