Within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter, the owners
of all buildings and structures in the Town of Coxsackie shall affix
or display the assigned 911 number to the building or structure as
set forth in this section.
A. The property owner has the responsibility to affix the E-911 number as provided for in Subsections
B and
C, as set forth hereafter, and all cost associated therewith shall be borne by the owner.
B. The size of the figures comprising the numbers shall be at least
four inches in height and 1/2 of an inch wide and shall be placed
on the front of said building or structure in a prominent and conspicuous
place and in such a manner as to be plainly legible from the center
of the street at all times between sunrise and sunset. The color of
said figures shall be in sharp contrast to the color of their background.
C. The numbers shall be so placed that they will not be obstructed by
trees, shrubbery, porches or other extensions of the building or structure.
D. Whenever practical, said number is to be displayed near some light
or source of illumination so that it may be readily seen at night.
E. Where the structure on which the number is to be displayed is more
than 75 feet from the edge of the right-of-way, whether improved or
not, of the street or road serving the building or structure, the
number shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter,
be displayed on a sign, with numbers at least four inches in height
and 1/2 of an inch wide, readily visible from the road or street and
in no event further back than 25 feet from said road or street right-of-way.
F. Any dispute or question as to the correct E-911 number for a structure
or building shall be determined by the Greene County 911 Coordinator.
The owner will contact that office directly and comply with the numbering
assigned by them.
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute an offense punishable
by a fine not exceeding $25 for a first offense, not exceeding $100
for a second offense, and not exceeding $150 for any subsequent offenses.
The Town of Coxsackie Justice Court shall be responsible for
collecting all fines.
The 911 signs provided for herein shall be considered exempt signs relative to the provisions of §
201-59, Exempt signs, of the Code of the Town of Coxsackie.