[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Penndel 11-7-1988 by Ord. No. 88-9 (Ch. 52 of the 1976 Borough Code).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Building Numbering Ordinance
of Penndel Borough."
Every building located within the Borough of Penndel shall have
a number affixed to it in a manner set forth by this chapter within
30 days of written notice by a Borough representative.
The numbers shall be affixed to the front of the building. The
numbers shall be in plain, block, numerical form. Script shall not
be permitted. The numbers shall be a minimum of four inches in height
for all residential buildings, six inches in height for all buildings
with three or more dwelling units, and 10 inches in height for all
other buildings. The color of such numbers shall be in contrast to
the immediate background and clearly visible from the street. The
numbers shall be procured and affixed at the expense of the owner(s)
and/or occupant(s) of the property.
All numbers shall be continuously maintained by the owner and/or
occupant of the property to conform to the provisions of this chapter.
Whenever any building is situated more than 50 feet from the
street line, the number shall be placed near the walk, driveway or
common entrance to the property on which the building is erected,
or upon a gate, post, mailbox or fence, so as to be easily discernible
from the street line. When any building is located within 50 feet
of the street line, the numbers may be conspicuously placed immediately
above or at the side of the main door of each building, where practical,
in such a manner that the number can be seen plainly from the street.
Numbers shall not be permitted to be placed where they will
be hidden at any time by any obstructions, including screens, storm
doors, grass, shrubbery and/or trees.
The Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshal of the Borough
of Penndel are hereby authorized and directed to administer and enforce
the provisions of this chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any
of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof before
any Magisterial District Judge, be sentenced to pay a fine of not
more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days,
or both, at the discretion of the court. Each day that a violation
continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the
terms and revisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect any suit
or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or liability
incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under
any act or ordinance hereto in effect; nor shall any just or legal
right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by
this chapter.
