§ 15-39. Building numbers.

(a)

All residential and commercial buildings in unincorporated Marion County and the incorporated areas of McIntosh and Reddick are required to be issued a building number by the department. The building number shall be posted on or about the building and property in accordance with guidelines set forth in the following sections.

(b)

Alpha-numeric character combination building numbers are not permitted in accordance with US Postal requirements, and shall not be issued for a structure's address.

(c)

When a number is issued as a building identifier, it shall be displayed in numeric format so that it matches the 9-1-1 database (Ex. "76" not "Seventy-Six").

(d)

Fractions of a house number shall not be issued for a structures address.

(e)

Residential building numbers shall be posted as follows:

(1)

The color of posted building numbers shall contrast with the s surrounding surface so as to be readily identifiable.

(2)

Building numbers shall be in an easily discernible type (e.g. block).

(3)

Numbers posted shall be a minimum of four (4) inches high and two (2) inches wide.

(4)

If a building's front is greater than fifty (50) feet from the assigned thoroughfare, numbers shall be posted at the entrance road or driveway to the building, in addition to the number being affixed to the building. Numbers shall meet minimum size requirements at all locations.

(5)

If a building's front is not readily visible or accessible, regardless of distance from the assigned thoroughfare, numbers shall be posted at the driveway to the building, in addition to the number being affixed to the building. Numbers shall meet minimum size requirements at all locations.

(f)

Commercial building numbers shall be posted as follows:

(1)

Numbers shall contrast with the surrounding surface during the day and be illuminated or reflective during the night so as to be readily identifiable.

(2)

Building numbers shall be in an easily discernible type (e.g. block).

(3)

Number posted shall be a minimum of six (6) inches high and two (2) inches wide at every location where indicated.

(4)

Commercial buildings which are less than fifty (50) feet and readily visible from the thoroughfare or driving lane of the parking lot for plazas shall have numbers affixed directly over or on the main entrance door.

(5)

Commercial buildings which are over fifty (50) feet, but still readily visible, from the thoroughfare or driving lane of the parking lot shall have building numbers readily visible from the assigned thoroughfare in addition to the placement on the building. Numbers shall meet minimum size requirements at all locations.

(6)

Commercial buildings, of which the front is not readily visible or accessible, regardless of distance from the assigned thoroughfare, shall have numbers posted at the driveway to the building, in addition to the number being affixed to the building. Numbers shall meet minimum size requirements at all locations.

(7)

For plazas or other such commercial occupancies with multiple buildings, the range of building numbers shall also be posted on the main plaza or occupancy sign readily viewed from the thoroughfare from both directions, and shall meet minimum size requirements at all locations.

(g)

The owner or occupant of a structure shall have six (6) months from the date of enactment of this article to make necessary changes to comply with sizing requirements, as long as smaller, previously approved, numbers are posted.

(Ord. No. 04-24, § 11, 11-2-2004)