Story County address markers and other required identifying numbers will be displayed under the following guidelines:
1. County Responsibility. Along all county roads as defined herein, the County will place property address markers at the main driveway entrance of a property. When an address is required along a subdivision/private road, the County will erect the address marker so that it is displayed as required herein. (A second and third set of property numbers may be placed on both sides of the mailbox. This shall be the responsibility of the owner.) If the contractor or homeowner along a subdivision/private road wishes to install the address marker in a location other than at the main driveway entrance. they shall notify the Engineer's Office, which shall forward it to the Story County 911 Service Board for approval. Address markers shall not be moved without prior approval from the Story County 911 Service Board.
2. Main Address. Apartments and townhouses where only one number is assigned shall display such number at the main entranceway. Numbers for individual units or establishments within the complex shall be the responsibility of the owner and shall be displayed on, above, or to the side of the main doorway of each unit.
3. Additional Numbers. In addition to posted address markers as required by this chapter, all units in multiple business establishments shall be numbered as Suites 100, 200, 300, and so on until the final suite has been numbered. Address numbers shall also be placed on the buildings for which the suites are located. The suites shall be numbered from left to right or right to left depending upon the order of the businesses being leased out. The numbers will be placed on the door of the suite and on the box for which mail is received. Such signage shall include at least two-inch letters and numbers colored black on a white reflective background. If a single entrance is located on a building with two or more suites located within, then a sign is to be placed at this entrance indicating the suite numbers located within the building. Such signage shall include at least two-inch letters and numbers colored black on a white reflective background. For example, the sign should read "Suites 100-450".
4. Manufactured Home Communities and Recreational Vehicle Park Signs. Numbers will be displayed in the following manner:
A. Manufactured Home Communities. Each manufactured home community owner is responsible for ensuring that each unit within the park is clearly labeled with the number assigned to the unit. The numbers for all units shall be three inches high, consisting of black block or italic lettering on a white or reflective background. The background height should be the same for all numbers in each lot, with consistent font type throughout each manufactured home community. The numbers will be placed on the unit at least five feet about ground level so they may be viewed from approaching vehicles. The location of these numbers on the unit should be in a highly visible area on the front portion of the unit and they should be located uniformly on all sides. Any obstructions that may obscure the view of the numbers shall be cleared away to eliminate the obstruction. New units that are placed within the park shall be clearly addressed with a number placed upon it prior to occupancy by the owners.
B. Recreational Vehicle Parks. Recreational vehicle park owners are responsible for ensuring that each recreational vehicle site is labeled with the number assigned to the site. The numbers for all recreational vehicle sites shall be two inches high, consisting of black block or italic lettering on a white reflective background. Consistent background height and font type should be located throughout the recreational vehicle park. These numbers will be placed on a permanent post a minimum of three feet from the ground or on an electrical box that clearly marks the intended site. Emergency officials must be able to locate the site easily from the road in order to assist park occupants during an emergency.
C. Site Location Signs. Site location signs will be placed on permanent structures or permanent posts at a minimum height of five feet within the manufactured home community or recreational vehicle park. These signs will consist of at least two-inch black block or italic lettering on a white or reflective background. The letters will be placed upon a proportional sign backing to ensure longevity of the sign. Site location signs will give accurate information as to the directions of indicated units or sites. Generally, a number through a subsequent number with an arrow to indicate direction will suffice to aid emergency vehicles. These site location signs shall be placed in highly viewable areas prior to each turn to give emergency vehicle operators time to respond.
D. Compliance. Property owners of areas with signage in accordance with the requirements of this chapter are required to erect and maintain signage as needed. Property owners of areas subject to these guidelines which have signage in place not in accordance with the requirements of this chapter are required to install new signs. Hand-printed signs will not be allowed unless they meet the requirements of these guidelines.
5. Shared Drives. If two or more uses requiring an address marker as defined in Section 32.06 share a drive, the following applies:
A. An address marker indicating each address shall be placed at the driveway accessing the property from the public right-of-way.
B. A second address marker shall be installed at the site of the structure.
C. It will be the responsibility of the property owner to pay the applicable fees for the installation and maintenance as required for both signs.
6. Prohibitions. Disturbing or removing a property address marker (at the main driveway entrance) without the prior written approval of the Director or designated agent is a violation of this chapter. Penalties will be enforced in accordance with Section 32.09, Enforcement.