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NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS
The purpose of this chapter is to require the clear display of authorized and assigned house or building numbers on every building fronting on any street in the township in order to assist the general public and emergency services, public and private, in identifying the property in case of emergency or otherwise.
('74 Code, § 47-1) (Ord. 387-1988, passed 2-22-88)
All dwelling houses, stores or other principal buildings erected or to be erected within the township shall display house numbers assigned by the Tax Assessor of the Township as provided herein and in conformity with the specifications set forth in § 98.38 herein.
('74 Code, § 47-2) (Ord. 387-1988, passed 2-22-88)
The owner, occupant or lessee of each and every house, store or other building which now fronts or which may hereafter front upon any public or private street within the Township shall, at his own expense, within three months after the adoption and publication of this chapter, cause the authorized and assigned number of such house or building to be permanently and conspicuously placed in accordance with the specifications set forth herein.
('74 Code, § 47-3) (Ord. 387-1988, passed 2-22-88)
(A) House or building numbers shall be:
(1) In Arabic numerals.
(2) A minimum height of three inches.
(3) Mounted in a secure fashion to the front wall or porch of the building or other fixed appurtenance in the front of the building so as to be clearly visible from the street.
(4) Sufficiently legible as to contrasting background, arrangement, spacing and uniformity so as to be clearly visible from the street.
(5) At least 30 inches above ground level and so placed that trees, shrubs and other obstructions do not block the line of sight of the numbers from the street upon which the building fronts.
(B) Multiple housing unit numbers shall be as follows:
(1) Each unit in a multiple housing building with exterior entrances shall be numbered in conformity with the requirements of division (A).
(2) Each building containing multiple housing units shall also be identified by a letter or name to be assigned by the Assessor's office.
(3) Each building shall display a sign which identifies sequentially the units in the building.
(4) The numerals and lettering as required by divisions (B)(2) and (3) shall have a minimum height of 12 inches and be reflectorized or lighted so that they can be viewed at night at a distance of 50 feet and shall be placed at least ten feet above ground level and so placed that trees, shrubs and other obstructions do not block the line of sight of the numerals or letters from the street upon which the building fronts.
(C) Commercial unit numbers shall be:
(1) In Arabic numerals.
(2) A minimum height of 12 inches high and reflectorized or lighted so that they can be viewed at night at a distance of 50 feet
(3) Used in conjunction with building names where appropriate.
(4) At least ten feet above ground level and so placed that trees, shrubs and other obstructions do not block the line of sight of the numbers from the street upon which the building fronts.
(D) Visibility of numbers on building which is set back. If the house or building has such a setback location that the provisions cannot be complied with, then the owner, occupant or lessee shall provide a post, rod or other type of fixture of a substantial nature, including a mailbox, with the number affixed thereon and so located on the premises that the number shall be conspicuous and visible from the street upon which the building fronts.
('74 Code, § 47-4) (Ord. 387-1988, passed 2-22-88)
House numbers shall be assigned by the Tax Assessor of the Township. Every owner, occupant or lessee of a building constructed or to be constructed in the Township shall apply to the Tax Assessor for an authorized number.
('74 Code, § 47-5) (Ord. 387-1988, passed 2-22-88)
Upon the failure of an owner, occupant or lessee to ascertain and affix upon any building to which this chapter applies the assigned and authorized number within three months after the final adoption and publication of this chapter, the Township may enforce the provisions herein.
('74 Code, § 47-6) (Ord. 387-1988, passed 2-22-88)
(A) Any person violating, or failing to comply with, any of the provisions of this chapter, for which no specific penalty is otherwise provided, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not more than $500 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 90 days or both.
(B) Any person who violates the provisions of §§ 98.35 through 98.40, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $200.
('74 Code, § 47-7) (Ord. 387-1988, passed 2-22-88)