[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Lincoln 8-18-1992
by Ord. No. 92-13 (Ch. 4, Art. II, Div. 3, of the 1990 Code
of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire prevention — See Ch. 123.
Within 60 days of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
chapter, all buildings within the Town shall display street numbers as assigned
by the Director of Public Works or his designee in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
The Director of Public Works or his designee shall assign numbers to
all new construction as it occurs and keep records of the numbers so assigned.
A.
Where the residence or structure is within 50 feet of
the edge of a street right-of-way, the assigned number shall be displayed
on the front of the residence or structure in the vicinity of the front door
or entry.
B.
Where the residence or structure is over 50 feet from
the edge of the street right-of-way, the assigned number shall be displayed
on a post, fence, wall or the mailbox at the property line adjacent to the
walk or access drive to the residence or structure.
All numerals shall be of such color as to contrast with the background
on which they are placed, shall be uniform in height and width but not less
than three inches in height and corresponding width.
Where entrances to buildings are not plainly visible from the road or
street, the corresponding building number shall be displayed on the front
of the building or upon any convenient placard on the front of the lot.
Responsibility for enforcement of this chapter rests with the Director
of Public Works or his designee. Any person violating this chapter by failing
to properly number his property will be subject to a fine not exceeding $25.
