The purpose of this chapter is to require the numbering of all
houses or other buildings to facilitate, promote and accelerate transportation,
communication and the supply of municipal services, including fire,
police and ambulance services, and to otherwise promote the public
safety and general welfare of the residents of Penn Township.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BUILDINGS
Includes all principal buildings, such as but not limited
to single- and multiple-family dwellings, offices, places of business,
public service facilities, churches and other institutions, but shall
not include accessory buildings on the same lot that are occupied
by the same person as the principal building on such lot.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, the Township
shall assign street or road names and numbers to all buildings in
the Township.
Any person or persons, firm or corporation which shall number any building contrary to the provisions of this chapter or to the instructions of the Township or who shall fail, neglect or refuse to number a building within 90 days after receipt of notice to do so from the United States Postal Service or the Township shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in the Penn Township Code, Chapter
1, Article
II, General Penalty.