[Adopted 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 97; amended
in its entirety 4-20-2020]
The title of this article shall be known as "House Number Regulation."
The purpose of this article is to promote public health, safety
and general welfare within the Charter Township of Blackman.
Owners and users of improved real estate in the Charter Township
of Blackman shall display address numbers that are in block form and
a minimum of three inches in height and clearly visible from the main
road, highway, or thoroughfare that is adjacent to the real estate
and/or a reflective sign with three-inch numbers at the roadway. These
address numbers shall be affixed to a building on a side facing the
road or on a post or pole near the property line adjacent to the main
road, height or thoroughfare and in a color that contrasts with the
background material to which the numbers are affixed. Private drives
or neighborhoods with addresses grouped at a central location must
have house numbers clearly identified at the house as well. All numbers
are to be of a contrasting color and plainly visible.
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or up to 90 days in jail,
or both.
