(A) Owners of real property upon which primary structures are already constructed will be required to comply with this chapter. Those person(s) who do not comply with this chapter will be notified and requested, by the Addressing Coordinator, to meet the requirements within 30 days from the date of notification. If the owner does not comply voluntarily with this chapter within 30 days of receiving delivery of the notice by registered or certified mail or by hand delivery, enforcement action pursuant to G.S. § 153A-123 may be initiated. A fine of $25 shall be imposed on the property owner for each day that the address is not posted.
(B) No building permit shall be issued unless an official address number has been assigned for a lot.
(C) The certificate of occupancy for any structure erected, repaired or modified after the effective date of this chapter shall be withheld by the Planning and Development Department until the address is posted on the structure as outlined in this chapter.
(D) Any violation of the provisions of this chapter not specifically addressed in § 158.55(A), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, as provided by G.S. § 14-4C. Violations of this chapter may also be subject to further civil remedies as set forth in G.S. § 153A-123.
(Ord. 42, passed 5-6-2019)