Orange County, New York, has implemented an enhanced 911 telephone system
whereby an individual will be able to dial a 911 telephone number in the event
of an emergency. A City-wide uniform numbering system of all buildings will
assist emergency personnel in responding efficiently and quickly to an emergency.
It is, therefore, in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare
of the City of Port Jervis to enact this chapter.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated:
BUILDING
The principal building or buildings on each lot and shall not include
any accessory building.
STREET
The street designated in the property address.
The 911 Coordinator and, in the absence of the 911 Coordinator, the
Building Official shall be authorized to decide which building or buildings on any
particular lot shall be numbered.
It shall be the duty of every owner and/or every occupant/tenant of
a building in the City of Port Jervis to cause to be displayed thereon the
street number of said building on the building At all times, the owner and/or
occupant/tenant of a building shall maintain such number in compliance with
the provisions of this chapter.
New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building
numbers, or approved building identification placed in a position to be plainly
legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers
shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals
or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches (102 millimeters)
high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 millimeters).
The display of any house number other than the number authorized or
assigned by the 911 Coordinator or Building Official is expressly prohibited.
Any person, corporation, partnership or other entity violating any of
the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a
fine not to exceed $250. Each calendar week or portion thereof that said violation
continues shall be deemed a separate violation.