Borough of Trafford, PA Chapter 79 Buildings, Numbering of

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Trafford 8-10-1999 by Ord. No. 668.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance was originally adopted as Ch. 120 but was renumbered to maintain the alphabetical order of the Code.

§ 79-1 Responsibility for numbering buildings.

On or after official passage and approval of this chapter, it shall be the duty of each and every owner, trustee, lessee, agent and occupant of each and every house, building or other structure in the Borough of Trafford to cause the same to be numbered in accordance with this chapter.

§ 79-2 Requirements for numbers; covering numbers prohibited.

A. The number of each and every house, building or other structure in the Borough of Trafford shall be placed in a conspicuous place on or over each front door, on the front entrance or front show window, over or on either side of the entrance; the same number to be of paint, metal or enamel and at least three inches in height, the color to be in contrast to the immediate background; and shall be so placed as to be in full view from the opposite side of the street (other locations may be added).

B. It shall be a violation of this chapter to cover any house number tending to conceal such number.

§ 79-3 Violations and penalties; further actions or proceedings.

[Amended 5-10-2005 by Ord. No. 702]

Any person who shall violate any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and costs of prosecution. Each day's failure to comply with any such provisions shall constitute a separate violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the solicitor representing the borough from initiating, and she is hereby authorized to initiate, appropriate actions or proceedings at law or in equity to effect the purposes of this Code.

§ 79-4 Conflict with other provisions.

In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any ordinance existing on the effective date of this chapter, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance existing on the effective date of this chapter which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the people, the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to prevail, and such other ordinances are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this chapter.