(A) Primary address. Each unit of property will be assigned a primary address. Primary addresses will consist of up to four numerals, and will be determined by the block in which the property is located. Single-family structures (attached or detached) and townhouses are assigned individual street numbers for each unit.
(B) Secondary address.
(1) Multi-family dwellings. Apartment, twin homes, duplexes and condominiums are assigned secondary addresses. The secondary address will include the primary address followed by a dash and a number and/or letter. An example would be “1621-A Smith Street” with “1621” being the primary address and “A” being the secondary address. The first unit on the first floor would be addresses “1621-1A Smith Street;” the second floor “1621-2A Smith Street” and the like. If the complex contains private drives with street signs posted, each building shall be assigned a numerical address and each sub-unit shall be assigned a secondary number.
(2) Nonresidential buildings. Office, commercial and industrial buildings with more than one tenant are also assigned secondary addresses. The secondary address will include the primary address followed by a suite number. The first unit on the first floor would be addressed “1621 Smith Street, Suite 101,” the second floor “1621 Smith Street, Suite 201” and the like.
(3) Timing. Addresses are assigned following preliminary plat or site plan approval for single- family attached or cluster developments, townhouses and condominiums and nonresidential group development. Approval of a final plat is required for conventional single-family developments before numbers are assigned and building permits issued. The Administrator is furnished with an approved plat or site plan on which to assign addresses. The plat or site plan will be kept on file in the Town Hall.
(4) Posting of addresses.
(a) A clearly visible address shall be posted within three feet of the front entry door with three-inch or larger numbers.
(b) If the front entry faces away from the road and the building is clearly visible from the road then a clearly visible address with three-inch or larger numbers shall be posted on the side of the building facing the road.
(c) If the building is not visible from the road, a clearly visible address shall be displayed with three-inch or larger numbers on the following:
1. Mailbox;
2. Mailbox post; or
3. Separately (See Figure 2: Posting address separately) and clearly visible 50 feet from the centerline of the road and no more than ten feet measured linear feet along the road from the primary access driveway.
Figure 2: Posting Address Separately
(Ord. passed 9-1-1998)