For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Commercial building.
Any building used in whole or in part for any trade or business, or for any commercial purpose, but the term “commercial building” shall not include any building used for residential or lodging purposes.
Commercial unit.
The portion of any commercial building that is used by any corporation, partnership, association or sole proprietorship which does not occupy the entire building.
Identifying number.
The address number assigned by the director of public works, or, where no such number has been assigned by the director of public works, any number, letter, or number and letter combination which is distinct from any such number, letter, or number and letter combination used on the same premises.
Lodging unit.
Any room, other than one in a residential unit, which is generally used for sleeping purposes.
(1972 Code, sec. 7-2; Ordinance 329 adopted 3/6/1984; 1995 Code, sec. 150.002(A))
A person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article or who shall fail to comply with the requirements of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $2,000.00, and each and every day’s continuance of any violation of the provisions of this article shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. In case of any violation of any of the terms or provisions of this article by any corporation, the officers and agents, and person or persons actually performing the work for such corporation, shall be subject to the penalties herein provided.
(1972 Code, sec. 7-88; 1995 Code, sec. 150.999(A))
Each residential unit, lodging unit and each commercial unit shall have an identifying number posted and maintained on or near the principal entrance to the unit or the curbside mailbox. The numbers shall be of adequate size, color and design to be clearly visible from the street.
(1972 Code, sec. 7-2; Ordinance 329 adopted 3/6/1984; 1995 Code, sec. 150.002(B))
(a) 
It shall be the responsibility of each owner of the property and of each person having control over the property to ensure that any number required to be posted and maintained on such property is so posted on such property at all times.
(b) 
Charges may be filed in municipal court for any violation of this article upon proper complaint under the following conditions:
(1) 
Written notice has been given the person charged by an officer or employee of the city, either by hand delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such notice shall inform the person that identifying numbers must be posted on each building, lodging, residential or commercial unit. The notice shall also set out the requirements for such numbers as specified in this article.
(2) 
The person charged did not comply with the applicable provisions of this article within ten days of the date such person received notice pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section.
(1972 Code, sec. 7-2; Ordinance 329 adopted 3/6/1984; 1995 Code, sec. 150.002(C))