The uniform address system of the Town shall be based on and
become a part of a uniform address system for Waukesha County, as
recommended by the County Board. All provisions herein relating to
the establishment of a uniform address system for the County are hereby
approved, and such provisions as are applicable to the Town, as more
specifically set forth in the following sections, are hereby adopted
by the Town Board.
There is hereby established a uniform system of numbering properties
fronting on all streets, highways and rights-of-way in the Town, and
all existing residences and places of business and all residences
and places of business which are hereafter constructed shall be numbered
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
A system of invisible rectangular blocks shall be established
as a control grid in the following manner in conformity with the recommended
uniform county address system:
A. The established section lines shall form a basis for the block system
and in a westerly direction from the eastern boundary of the county,
the first five sections, extending through the Towns of Menomonee,
Brookfield, New Berlin and Muskego, shall be divided into 16 blocks
each. These invisible block lines shall have numerical designations
of from "124" at the county line to "220" at the western town lines
of Muskego, New Berlin, Brookfield and Menomonee. Westward through
the remaining towns the sections shall be divided into 10 blocks each,
and the block lines shall have numerical designations of from "220"
to "400," the latter being at the west edge of the county.
B. In a northerly direction from the east-west baseline, the first and
second rows of sections shall be divided into 11 blocks each, the
third row into eight blocks, and the fourth row into nine blocks.
From and including the fifth row northward to the north county line,
the sections shall be divided into eight blocks each. These invisible
block lines shall have numerical designations of from "1," the baseline,
to "96" at the north county line.
C. In a southerly direction from the east-west baseline, the first row
of sections shall be divided into 13 blocks and the second row into
nine blocks. From and including the third row southward to the south
county line, the sections shall be divided into eight blocks each.
These invisible block lines shall have the numerical designations
of from "1," the baseline, to "111" at the south county line.
The point from which any property shall be assigned its proper
number shall be determined as follows:
A. Where land has been subdivided or platted into lots, the center point
of the frontage line of each parcel shall be the point of determination.
B. In cases of farm residences or other residences or business places
situated on large acreage or away from other development, the point
of determination shall be the intersection of the center line of the
principal driveway with the street or highway right-of-way line.
C. The proper number shall be determined and assigned by the Clerk.
[Added 2-3-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1]
A. Uniform emergency service signage. The requirements of §§
85-1 through
85-8 shall remain in full force and effect; however, the requirement to place house numbers on posts within 75 feet of the main roadway shall no longer be required. Further, it is required that each property owner comply with the following uniform emergency service signage regulations for the purpose of public health, safety and welfare.
(1) Signs required. Uniform emergency service signs are required to be
placed at the driveway entrance to all properties or at the intersection
of private roads with main highways. Signs shall be placed initially
by the contractor retained by the Town, with the cost thereof to be
a special charge to the property owner pursuant to the provisions
of § 66.0627, Wis. Stats. Replacement of signs shall be
the obligation of the property owner and shall be at the property
owner's expense.
(2) Style. Signs shall be 18 inches by six inches (small sign) or 20
inches by eight inches (large sign) in size, with blue reflective
background and white reflective numeric characters and border for
the assigned address. Where the speed limit at the subject property
is 35 mph or greater, a large sign shall be installed. Where the speed
limit at the subject property is less than 35 mph, a small sign shall
be installed.
(3) Installation. Posts shall be a 6 1/2 foot steel channel post
installed not less than 18 inches into the ground. Posts shall be
used for address identification only. No other signs shall be placed
on the address post.
(4) Primary location. Signs shall be installed approximately 15 feet
from either side of the driveway, with the right side of the driveway
being the priority side, and the left side of the driveway being the
first alternate location. Signs shall be installed on the back edge
of the road right-of-way no greater than 15 feet from the edge of
the pavement.
(5) Alternate location. Alternative locations may be determined by the
Public Works Superintendent if necessary due to foliage, lot line
boundaries, the presence of utilities, or other obstructions that
would compromise the effectiveness of the sign if installed in either
the right (primary) or left (first alternate) location. Alternate
locations do not include affixing the sign to any building or other
permanent structure.
(6) The Town shall employ a contractor of its choosing to perform the
installation of the new emergency service signs. The cost of the new
installation shall be paid by a one-time special charge. The special
charge shall be established through a separate Town resolution and
shall be paid as a special charge on the next tax bill and shall be
included in the current or next tax roll for collection.
(7) For all new construction subsequent to the adoption of this section,
a separate fee shall be paid for the address number installation on
said property at the time of obtaining a building permit. This fee
shall be established through a separate Town resolution.
(8) Private roads shall be marked with Town-installed signs at the intersection of the private road and the Town road and at the primary location set forth in §
85-9A(4). Summary signs at the intersection of the private road and the Town road shall be at the cost of the Town.
(9) Unique properties. Condominium units in single structures shall have
only an address sign at the access drive. Business sites with multiple
units shall have one sign or summary sign at the intersection of the
access drive and the Town road.
(10) Maintenance. Property owners shall maintain the address numbers located
on their properties in good and visible condition at all times. No
property owner may change the placement location of the sign after
installation without the express written consent of the Public Works
Superintendent. Maintenance shall include keeping the address numbers
clear of organic growth, debris and other impediments so as to preserve
a direct line of sight from the roadway.
(11) Replacement/new construction. The Town shall install replacement
address numbers for a property owner at the property owner's
expense. The property owner shall be charged the current fee for replacement
signs and signs for new construction. For all new construction subsequent
to the adoption of this section, a separate fee shall be paid for
the address number installation on said property, in conjunction with
obtaining a building permit. This fee shall be established through
a separate Town resolution. The cost for a new/replacement sign shall
be paid to the Town Clerk-Treasurer within 30 days of the date of
installation of the new/replacement sign. In the event the special
charge is not fully paid, the delinquent special charge shall become
a lien on the property and shall be included in the current or next
tax roll for collection as allowed by § 66.0627(4), Wis.
Stats. The special charge shall be established through a separate
Town resolution. The Town shall install replacement address numbers
for property owners at the Town's expense in the event of loss
or damage to any numbers caused by the Town.
(12) Administration.
(a)
The Town Clerk, the Clerk's designee, or other person designated
by the Town Board shall be responsible for maintaining the numbering
system.
(b)
The Town Clerk shall keep a record of all address numbers assigned.
The Town Clerk shall maintain a plat book and/or map showing the addresses
of all parcels in the Town.
(c)
Upon completion of the assignment of a uniform emergency service
sign, the Town Clerk shall instruct the Public Works Superintendent
to erect a new sign at the designated location. The Public Works Superintendent
shall monitor the placement and the condition of installed signs and
posts, and when necessary advise the Town Clerk of the necessity to
replace damaged signs or posts or correct unacceptable sign locations.
[Added 2-3-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1]
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or order promulgated hereunder shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
I, of this Code.