(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)