It is the intent of this article to establish a standard for
the visual display of street address numbers and to require that said
numbers be prominently displayed on occupied buildings.
As used in this article, certain terms are defined as follows:
CLEARLY VISIBLE
Displayed in a manner that allows the street address number
to be clearly seen, day or night, from the street in front of the
building, unobstructed by trees, shrubs, vegetation or other structures
upon the property.
OCCUPIED BUILDING
Any building or structure for which an occupancy permit is
required.
STREET ADDRESS NUMBER
The number that has been legally assigned to a residence,
apartment building, business, or other occupied building for the purpose
of identification, including use by the United States Postal Service
for the delivery of mail.
Every occupied building shall have, and shall be maintained
thereon, the legally assigned street address number, upon or near
each entrance from a street of the Township or state, or from any
other access way in the manner and location designated by this article.
A street address number shall be installed prior to occupancy
of any occupied building. A street address number shall be installed,
altered, substituted, or removed within 30 days after receipt by the
owner or occupant of an occupied building, or any person or agent
in charge thereof, of a written notice from the Township containing
instructions for compliance with these regulations.
The minimum dimensions of a street address number designated
by the Township shall be as follows:
A. A street address number affixed to an occupied building shall be
displayed at least 48 inches from the ground. The number shall be
a minimum of four inches in height, with a minimum stroke width of
1/2 inch, and contrasting in color with the background on which they
are affixed. A street address number shall be displayed in Arabic
numerals.
B. Any occupied building not visible from a public or private street
shall place a street address number on a post or other means of support
at least 36 inches above the ground at the main driveway entrance,
so as to be easily visible from the street. Said number shall not
be less than four inches in height, with a minimum stroke width of
1/2 inch, and contrasting in color with the background on which they
are affixed. A street address number shall be displayed in Arabic
numerals.
C. Design (including shape and style), as well as location of a street
address number, shall be such that it is legible and easily readable.
Any person or persons, firm or corporation who or which violates
any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $600, plus the costs
of prosecution. Each day during which the violation exists shall constitute
a separate offense.