[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Caernarvon Township 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. 160. Amendments noted where applicable.]
For the purpose of this chapter the following terms are defined:
CLEARLY VISIBLE
Displayed in a manner which allows the sign to be clearly seen, day or night, from the street in front of the building, unobstructed by trees, shrubs, vegetation or any structures upon the property.
HOUSE NUMBER
The number which has been legally assigned to a residence, apartment building, or business for the purpose of identification and for use by the United States Postal Service for the delivery of mail.
PROPERTY OWNER
The person(s), corporation(s), or other legal entity or entities who own or lease any residence, apartment building, or business located within the Township.
Each residence, apartment building, and business located within Caernarvon Township is hereby assigned the house number as shown on the listing attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,[1] and each house number so assigned shall hereinafter be the official legal address of the residence, apartment building, or business.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said listing is on file in the Township offices.
The property owner of each residence, apartment building, or business shall provide and display the legally assigned house number as follows:
A. 
House number. The property owner shall display the house number in such a fashion that it is clearly visible from the street, day or night. The house number shall be made up of Arabic numerals or alphabet letters which are not less than four inches in height, with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch, contrasting in color with the background on which they are affixed, and as near to the front entrance as possible and practicable.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
B. 
Private lane. The property owner of any residence, apartment building, or business which is located on a private lane which intersects with a public street shall display the legally assigned house number at the intersection of the private lane and the public street and shall also display the house number at the intersection of the private lane and the driveway, and shall furthermore display the house number on the residence, apartment building or business nearest the point where a vehicle would stop at the building. At the intersection of the private lane and the public street and at the intersection of the private lane and driveway, the house numbers shall be placed upon a post or other structure which displays the numbers 48 inches about the ground.
C. 
Malls and shopping center. The property owner of any business which is located within a mall or shopping center shall display the legally assigned house number at the main entrance to the business. Additionally, the property owner of each business located within a mall or shopping center shall display the name of the business and the house number on the rear door to the building.
D. 
Additional numbers. If any residence, apartment building or business (except malls and shopping centers) is located so that the house number is not clearly visible from the street, an additional house number shall be posted at the intersection of the driveway with the public street and placed upon a post or other structure which displays the house number 48 inches above the ground.
E. 
Time for compliance. The house numbers required by this chapter shall be posted within 60 days from the date hereof. Within said period, any conflicting or confusing numbering systems inconsistent with the numbering system adopted herein shall be removed.
The property owner of any residence, apartment building, or business shall maintain the clearly visible display of house numbers as required under this chapter at all times.
The Code Enforcement Officer of Caernarvon Township or other duly appointed official is hereby authorized to enter upon private property for the purposes of inspection and to give notice by personal service or by certified mail to persons in violation of this chapter directing them to comply or to abate such violation within 10 days after issuance of such notice. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Any property owner who violates the provisions of this chapter, upon conviction thereof before a Magisterial District Judge after hearing held, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $300, plus the costs of prosecution.
Should any section, paragraph, clause, or phrase of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of said chapter shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.