§ 150.62. DISPLAY OF NUMBERS.  


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  • (A) Height; location. The numbers shall be at least three inches in height and displayed on, at, or near the front door.
    (B) Multi-family residences. Multi-family residential buildings shall have a building address sign on or at the front of the building that will identify all addresses located within a multi-family residential building.
    (C) Commercial buildings. Numbers on commercial buildings shall be displayed on the front of the building or on a sign at the front of the building and at the rear of the building if there is an access at the rear to a hard surfaced area upon which vehicular traffic may maneuver.
    (D) Visibility to vehicle occupants. All numbers displayed on or at the front of the building shall be displayed in such a manner as to be readily visible to the occupants of vehicles on thoroughfares immediately in front of the buildings during all hours of normal daylight.
    (E) Color; contrast. The color of the numbers for both residential and commercial buildings shall be in contrast with the immediate background upon which they are mounted.
    (F) Obstructions. If the numbers are hidden by an awning or other appurtenance, the owner of the building shall comply as described in division (D) above.
    (G) Permanent placement. The numbers shall be permanently affixed at the time of any inspection of the building.
    (H) Odd and even numbering. Numbers on the north and west side of a thoroughfare will be even. Numbers on the south and east side of a thoroughfare will be odd.
    (I) Correction of numbers; notice. Any number or incorrect number which doesn’t meet the necessary requirements shall be corrected within 30 days after receiving a written notice specifying the violation and the corrective action that is required.
    (J) Corner lots. In the case of a corner lot, the side which has the narrowest dimension bordering on a street shall be deemed to be the front of the lot.
    (1995 Code, § 18-133) (Ord. 134, passed 3-2-1992) Penalty, see § 10.99