[Ord. 145, 4/14/1997, § 101]
It is the intent of this Part to:
A.
Establish a uniform system of property/dwelling/building address
numbering within the Township of Jefferson in order that there be
an accurate address data base in connection with the Township's
participation in the Butler County Enhanced 9-1-1 Systems.
B.
Establish a uniform system of posting and displaying address identification
numbers in order that property/dwelling/building addresses within
the Township may be easily located in emergency situations.
C.
Require all owners of each property/dwelling/building to notify the
Township when renting/leasing said property/dwelling/building.
[Ord. 145, 4/14/1997, § 102]
Within 90 days after notification by the Township of Jefferson,
the owners and/or occupants of each property/dwelling/building shall
post the address identification number assigned by the Township.
[Ord. 145, 4/14/1997, § 103]
1.
All owners and/or occupants of which property/dwelling/building shall
conspicuously post address identification number and identification
number plate at the entrance of the driveway to the premises.
2.
The identification number plate shall be a minimal of 12 inches in
width and six inches in height with a reflective Mylar background
with a minimum four inch reflective numbers being in a color that
contrasts with the reflective Mylar background.
3.
The identification number plate shall be mounted at a minimum height
of three feet from the bottom of plate from ground and the reflective
side of the number plate shall be posted toward the traffic flow.
4.
The identification number plate shall be mounted on display posts
such as wood pole, steel rod or masonry pillar. If displayed on a
structure or dwelling, rather than the driveway entrance, the number
plate must be clearly visible from the street which provides public
access to the premises.
5.
Regardless of the type of posting use, the identification number
plate must be clearly visible. The view of the plate must not be obstructed
by vegetation, trees or any other object(s) or debris.
[Ord. 145, 4/14/1997, § 104]
All owners and/or occupants of each property/dwelling/building
shall be required to notify the Township of Jefferson, through its
designated representative, in writing or in person, within 14 days
of receiving assigned address identification by the Township, or within
14 days of renting/leasing said property/dwelling/building, or a portion
thereof, and provide the name(s) of the renter/tenant/lessee.
[Ord. 145, 4/14/1997, § 105]
1.
The Codes Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to give written
notice to the property owner or occupant of any premises found to
be in violation of any Section of this Part. Such written notice shall
direct and require the property owner or occupant to post the address
identification number plate as to comply with the provisions of this
Part within 15 days after issuance of such notice.
2.
Failure of any owner or occupant to comply within the period of time
stated herein, the Township of Jefferson, or its designated representative
for that purpose, may post a street number on the premises and collect
the cost thereof, together with any additional penalties authorized
by law, from such owner or occupant in the manner provided by law.
