The purpose of this chapter is to provide for a uniform county-wide
system with respect to the addressing of property and the posting of building
numbers. Proper addressing of county property and the posting of building
numbers are required for establishment of the county's enhanced 911 system.
The E911 system will provide a mechanism for a more timely response for fire
and rescue units and law enforcement agencies, provide a more efficient system
for delivering of mail by the Postal Service and provide needed assistance
to county businesses and the general public in locating addresses throughout
the county.
This chapter will apply to all residences and buildings requiring numbers
in Warren County, with the exception of those areas within the Town of Front
Royal. The Town of Front Royal shall be responsible for numbering within the
town's corporate limits.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
AGENT
The County Administrator or his designee.
ATLAS
A master list of all addresses issued, to be maintained in the County
Administrator's office, Planning and Zoning and the Sheriff's Department.
CONSULTANT
A firm employed by the county to provide technical assistance in
implementing this addressing system.
ENHANCED 911
An improved emergency response system which allows for automatic
locator identification and automatic number identification of each call coming
to a primary safety answering point (PSAP).
MSAG
The Master Street Address Guide, showing all roads and streets, high
and low numbers, within the Town of Front Royal and the County of Warren.
STREET ADDRESSES
Numbers assigned to a dwelling and/or building requiring numbering
under this chapter.
Failure to post or maintain numbers in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a violation of this chapter and may be punishable as a misdemeanor in accordance with §
1-11 of this Code.