[Ord. 486, passed 7-14-1986]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
BUILDING
Includes any structure, or portion of a building, intended
for residential, mercantile, business, factory, industrial or other
use. "Building" does not include any accessory building located upon
a lot with another building, the address of which other building is
in the Borough records.
BUILDING NUMBER
The street address number assigned to a particular building,
structure or portion of a building by the Borough.
PERSON
Any person, firm, association, partnership, group or corporation.
[Ord. 486, passed 7-14-1986]
The owner or occupant of every building in the Borough shall
cause the same to be numbered in accordance with this chapter.
[Ord. 486, passed 7-14-1986]
The owner or occupant of any building shall ascertain the building
number assigned to such building. A record of building numbers shall
be maintained by the Borough and made available to the public during
normal business hours.
[Ord. 486, passed 7-14-1986]
The owner or occupant of any building shall cause the building
number to be posted and maintained in conformity with the following
standards.
(A) In residential areas, the numbering of buildings may be in the form
of Arabic numerals or standard written or printed letters of the English
alphabet. The symbols shall be not less than three inches in height.
(B) In residential areas, the building number shall be displayed on the
front of the building. It may be located above the front door, above
the garage door, on the side of the front door on the frame, on a
deck railing or on a support pole. The symbol shall be not less than
five feet from the ground. All numbering shall be visible from the
sidewalk or the curbline.
(C) If a single entrance is used for more than one dwelling unit, all
the units within such single entrance door must be numbered on the
outside.
(D) In all nonresidential areas, all buildings shall be numbered. The
numbering shall be located in the front of the building and shall
be not less than three feet from the ground. Each number shall be
not less than three inches in height and shall be visible from the
sidewalk or curb.
(E) Where any building abuts an alley, the building number shall be included
in the rear of the building on the rear door. The numbering shall
be not less than five feet from the ground and the numbers shall be
not less than three inches in height. The numbering shall be visible
from a distance of five feet from the rear of the building.
[Ord. 486, passed 7-14-1986]
No person shall number any building contrary to this chapter
or fail or neglect to number a building within 30 days after receipt
of notice from the Borough to do so.
[Ord. 486, passed 7-14-1986]
Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be fined not more than $25 for each offense.
A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on
which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.