[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of the Township of South Strabane 10-23-1991 by Ord. No. 8-1991. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 3-24-1992 by Ord. No. 2-1992]
The property owner of each residence, apartment
building, or business shall post and display the legally assigned
identification number assigned by the Township within 60 days after
the effective date of this chapter.
A.
Size. The minimum size of any identification number
which is attached to a building, residence, or mobile home is four
inches in height. The minimum size of an identification number which
is attached to a United States Postal Service mailbox is one inch
in height.
B.
Color. The color of the identification number must
be such that it is clearly visible as it relates to the background
color upon which it is attached.
C.
Posting.
(1)
Every building, residence, or mobile home must have
the identification number posted on its United States Postal Service
mailbox if such a mailbox is utilized and located directly in front
of the residence, building, or mobile home.
(2)
Any residence, building, or mobile home
that does not utilize a United States Postal Service mailbox that
is located directly in front of the residence must place an identification
number directly on the residence, building, or mobile home, in a conspicuous
place.
(3)
All residents and owners are encouraged to use both
locations described above to clearly mark their residence, building,
or mobile home.
(4)
All identification numbers must be clearly visible
from the street or road which provides public access to the premises
and cannot be obstructed by vegetation, trees, or any other object.
(5)
If any residence, building, or mobile home would not
be visible from the street or road and does not utilize a United States
Postal Service mailbox, identification numbers must be posted on a
post, rod, or masonry pillar visible from the street or road.
The Township Supervisors or the Township Police
Department is hereby authorized to give written notice by personal
service to the owner or occupant of any premises not in conformance
with this chapter. Such written notice shall advise the owner or occupant
of the provisions of this chapter and set forth the violation that
exists. The violator shall be given 15 days after the issuance of
such written notice to conform to the requirements of this chapter.
