[Adopted 4-18-1995 by Ord. No. 1830-95]
The purpose of this chapter is to require the clear display of authorized
and assigned house or building numbers on every building fronting on any street
in the Township of Cheltenham in order to assist the general public and emergency
services, public and private, in identifying any property in case of emergency
or otherwise.
The owner, occupant or lessee of each and every structure which now
fronts or which may hereafter front upon any public or private street or highway
within the Township of Cheltenham who has been assigned a street number prior
to the effective date of this chapter shall, at his own expense, within 30
days after the effective date of this chapter, cause the authorized and assigned
number of such structure to be permanently and conspicuously placed in accordance
with the specifications set forth herein. Any owner who has not been assigned
a number prior to the effective date of this chapter shall, within 30 days
after notice of assignment of such number, comply with the requirements of
this section.
All dwellings, houses, stores or other principal buildings erected or
to be erected within the Township of Cheltenham shall display house or building
numbers assigned by the Township Building Inspector as provided for herein
and in conformity with the specifications provided for herein.
Any structure erected, repaired, altered or modified after the effective
date of this chapter shall have the occupancy permit withheld until the assigned
street number is affixed to said structure in accordance with this chapter.
[Amended 11-21-1995 by Ord. No. 1846-95]
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a fine of not more than $600 or be subject
to imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both.
[Amended 10-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2118-06]
The Township Fire Marshal, Police Department, Building Inspector and
Public Works Director or those acting as his agents shall have the power and
the duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
[Adopted 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2102-05]
Failure to cooperate with the Cheltenham Police Department could result
in the Township imposing a numbering system on the educational institution's
director (person in charge) and, upon conviction, a fine of not more than
$600 to be paid or be subject to imprisonment for up to 30 days or both.
The Township, Emergency Management Coordinator, Police Department or
the Township Fire Marshal shall have the power and the duty to enforce the
provisions of this article.