[Ord. 16-90, 12/26/1990, § 2]
The Board of Supervisors of Upper Macungie Township has established
an address system for all public and private ways to assist emergency
services personnel in locating persons and property within the Township.
Every owner of developed property is required to prominently display
the address assigned to his or her respective property (properties).
[Ord. 16-90, 12/26/1990, § 2]
Street addresses shall be displayed in the following manner:
1.
Mailbox.
The house number shall be placed on both sides of the mailbox or supporting
structure or both sides of an attached sign. Neat numbers and letters,
not less than two inches high, utilizing a reflective material or
in some way illuminated, shall be used.
A.
In the
case of a mailbox located in a group of mailboxes, the street number
shall be displayed in numbers at least one inch in height on the door
of each box.
B.
If a
mailbox is located on a different street from that of the official
address, the street name and street number shall be displayed on the
box in the same size and manner as required for a mailbox in the proper
location.
2.
Building
Face. In the event that there is no freestanding mailbox located on
the property in a location that would readily identify the proper
address, or if the mailbox is located in a group of mailboxes or on
a street other than that of the designated street address, on the
front door or a portion of the building in close proximity to the
main entrance there shall be displayed the correct street number in
numbers no less than four inches in height, made of a reflective material
or illuminated by a continuous source.
3.
Multiple
Occupant Buildings. In the case where a building is occupied by more
than one entity for residential or nonresidential purposes, the street
address shall be displayed in the manner indicated above. In addition
to the normal display, the main entrance door to each occupied space
shall display the suite number or apartment number in characters at
least one inch in height, said display to be located between five
feet and six feet above the level of the floor outside of the entrance
door.
4.
Commercial
or Industrial Buildings. Buildings of these types that are located
a distance of greater than 50 feet from the edge of a public road
shall display the street number in characters at least six inches
in height on the face of the building fronting on the road on which
the address is located. Said display shall be illuminated by a continuous
source.
5.
Buildings Not Having Frontage on a Public or Private Road. Buildings in this category shall display a street number in the manner indicated for a mailbox at the point where access is gained from a public or private way. Such display may be made on a sign or post placed in this location. In addition to this display requirement, the building face shall be posted in the manner indicated in Subsection 2.
6.
Maintenance.
The display of address shall be maintained in good condition so as
to provide reasonable identification. The failure to display or properly
maintain the display of address shall be a violation of this Part.
[Ord. 16-90, 12/26/1990, § 2]
1.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate this Part 8 shall be liable, upon summary conviction for a first offense and upon summary conviction for each subsequent offense, to a fine not exceeding $300 and/or to imprisonment for not more than 90 days. Each day that a violation shall continue shall be deemed and shall be taken to be a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
2.
Fines
and costs imposed under this Section of this Part shall be enforceable
and recoverable in the manner at the time provided by applicable law.
