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(A) All structure numbers shall be constructed of a durable material. The color shall contrast with the color scheme of the structure and, if mounted on glass, shall contrast with the background and be clearly visible.
(B) (1) The minimum number size for residential structures or units shall be four inches in height. The minimum size for all other structure numbers shall be six inches in height.
(2) In all cases, a number larger than the minimum size may be required where the minimum size does not provide adequate identification.
(3) A mailbox is used for the sole purpose of delivering mail. A mailbox or mailbox post shall not serve as the designated address marker.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2004)
(A) All structure numbers shall be easily identifiable without obstruction of view.
(B) Any dwelling or business located at more than 100 feet from the roadway and/or not clearly visible shall be required to have numerical posting at both the entrance of the driveway and located in close proximity to the front door or entranceway of said structure.
(C) A minimum of five feet in posting height shall be required for all addressable structures for identification and shall be located in close proximity to the entranceway.
(D) The post height of three feet above ground shall be required for all entrances or private drives that require numerical posting. A four-by-four wooden post will be suitable. All numerical posting shall be installed on the same side of the road that the entranceway to the property is located.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2004)
Following the posting of the assigned number as required herein, the property owner shall maintain the structure number at all times in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. Structure numbers and unit designators, as viewed from the road, shall not be obstructed from view.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2004)
ROAD NAMING
(A) Pursuant to authority provided in G.S. Ch. 153A, Art. 12, empowers the county to name all roads, public or private.
(B) The Tax Department Addressing Committee shall coordinate the naming of all streets within the incorporated areas of the county with existing ordinances of the municipality.
(C) All road names, public or private, that have been officially approved by the Surry County Board of Commissioners shall remain for a minimum of not less than five years. After which time, all applications (if applicable) shall comply with this chapter.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2004)
(A) A change to an existing road name or the name of a new road may be accomplished by application to the Tax Department on a form prescribed by the Tax Department Addressing Committee in accordance with rules set forth by that Committee.
(B) New road names that relate to the history, location or scale of a project area, shall be given consideration. Road names must be no more than 14 letters maximum including spaces and excluding road name suffixes such as Trl, Way, Rd, Ln, etc. The road-naming petition must be returned within 30 days. The Tax Department Addressing Committee shall choose a road name for petitions that are not returned in the designated time frame. The road naming petition must include a percentage of 75% of landowners signatures and the landowners must agree to the selected names on the petition to be considered by the Tax Department Addressing Committee. If there is a survey or plat, showing the road in question, a copy must be submitted with the petition.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2004; Ord. passed 8-12-2024)
(A) The following kinds of names shall be avoided: numerical, alphabetical, similar in nature and complicated names.
(B) The Tax Department Addressing Committee is hereby given authority to refuse to accept any road name that in its opinion violates the spirit or the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2004)
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