[1969 Code; 2016 Code]
Names may be assigned to streets by action of the council. The
names of streets and avenues shall be indicated on the official map
of the city. To maintain a systematic numbering of streets within
the city, the following plan shall be generally followed.
[1969 Code; 2016 Code]
There shall be posted in a conspicuous place and at opposite
corners of every street intersection one or more street signs plainly
and legibly designating the names of the intersecting streets.
[1969 Code; 1977 Code; 2016 Code]
The owners and occupants of all dwelling houses and places of
business shall number the same and shall place and maintain thereon
suitable numbers in a conspicuous place on the front of such dwelling
and place of business.
(A)
System of numbering. To maintain a systematic numbering of buildings
within the city, the frontage shall be divided into spaces of 20 feet
each as far as practicable and to each such space shall be assigned
its appropriate number according to the following plan:
(1)
On streets running east and west in the city, the numbering
shall commence at fifth avenue with number 500 and Increment by 100
within each block to the east and decrement by 100 within each block
to the west. Odd numbers shall be given in progressive or degressive
order on the north side of the street, even numbers shall be given
in progressive or degressive order on the south side of the street.
(2)
On avenues running north and south the numbering shall commence
at fifth street with number 500 and Increment by 100 within each block
to the south and decrement by 100 within each block to the north.
Odd numbers shall be given in progressive or degressive order on the
west side of the avenues and even numbers shall be given in progressive
or degressive order on the east side of the avenues.
(3)
Also, there shall be two base lines: 1st avenue and 1st street:
1st avenue shall be the base line for the east and west halves of
the city; 1st street shall be the base line for the north and south
halves of the city. The numbering method shall be as follows: Any
street west of 1st Avenue shall have a "W" preceding the street number,
e.g., W 5th street. Any street north of 1st Street shall end with
the direction "north," e.g., 5th street north. Also any avenue north
of 1st street shall have an "N" preceding the avenue number, e.g.,
N 5th avenue. Any avenue west of 1st Avenue shall end with the direction
west, e.g., 5th avenue west.
(B)
Placing numbers. Every property owner in the city having a residence
or any business establishment shall place a number upon each building
in a conspicuous place where the same can be seen at all times. Numbers
used shall not be less than 2 1/2 inches in height. If any person
fails to comply with this requirement, the same shall be done without
notice by the city and the actual expense shall be charged to the
party owning such property.
