Chapter 15.52
BUILDING NUMBERING
Sections:
15.52.010 Definitions.
15.52.020 Responsibility.
15.52.030 Requirements generally.
15.52.040 Numbering new or altered buildings.
15.52.050 Erroneous number – Correction.
15.52.055 Changing a building number – Procedures.
15.52.060 Unnumbered or illegibly numbered buildings.
15.52.070 Numbers on rear entrances.
15.52.080 Record.
15.52.090 Violation – Penalty.
15.52.010 Definitions.
Any term or definition as used in this chapter shall be those as set forth in the International Building Code. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5874 § 13, 2004; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.020.)
15.52.020 Responsibility.
To ensure that each building, structure and/or portion thereof has a number designation assigned and to be known as the address in relation to such building, structure and/or portion thereof as to the public or private street upon which the entrance is fronting, it shall be the duty of the city building official to assign and enforce as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.010.)
15.52.030 Requirements generally.
A. The owner, agent, occupant, lessee or tenant of any building or portion thereof situated within the city limits shall maintain a building number thereon as provided in this chapter.
B. Each figure of the building number shall be a minimum of four inches in height on single-family residential occupancies. Individual suite numbers on commercial occupancies and individual multifamily unit numbers shall be a minimum of two inches in height. Numbers shall be of a color that will contrast with the structure’s background color and shall be either illuminated during periods of darkness, or be reflective, so the address numbers are easily seen at night.
C. The building(s) shall have the building address numerals located on the upper 25 percent of the building face fronting the public street or right-of-way. This requirement may be reduced in the downtown area where buildings are located closer to the public way or right-of-way. Numeral size shall be as follows:
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Setback from Public Way or Right-of-Way Centerline |
Less than 75 Feet from Public Way or Right-of-Way Centerline |
Greater than 75 Feet from Public Way or Right-of-Way Centerline |
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Multifamily |
12" High |
18" High |
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Small Commercial |
12" High |
18" High |
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Large Commercial |
18" High |
24" High |
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Monument Sign |
8" High |
N/A |
D. It shall be the duty of the building official to assign the correct building number to all structures within the city at the time of issuance of building permits, or upon the request of any owner, occupant or lessee. The building official shall also assign site addresses to all lots created or modified through a subdivision process as contained within ACC Title 17. The building official is authorized to develop standards and procedures for the assignment of building numbers in a logical and consistent manner throughout the city. The building official shall consult with other affected city departments in the development and application of such standards. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5874 § 14, 2004; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.030.)
15.52.040 Numbering new or altered buildings.
Upon the completion of a building or buildings, or any alteration thereof which changes the entrances, it is unlawful for the owners, agents, occupants, tenants or lessees to assign or place any building number thereon unless it has been officially designated and approved by the building official, by application therefor made at the office of the building official on forms provided by the city. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.040.)
15.52.050 Erroneous number – Correction.
In the case where a building owner has placed an incorrect number on a building within the city limits, the owner, agent, occupant, tenant or lessee shall, upon notification of the building official, correct the erroneous number within 30 days after the date of notification. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.050.)
15.52.055 Changing a building number – Procedures.
A. An assigned building number may be changed by action of the city council upon petition for such change by the building owner, by petition by an outside service agency such as the U.S. Postal Service, or by petition of any city department.
B. Prior to acting on any proposal to change a building number, the city council shall conduct at least one public hearing; provided, that if the building owner is the petitioner, a public hearing shall not be required.
C. Notice shall be provided to all potentially affected building owners, utility providers, the U.S. Postal Service, and any other appropriate outside service agencies as determined by the building official, at least 10 calendar days prior to the public hearing. Legal notice shall also be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 calendar days prior to the public hearing.
D. The building official is authorized to develop procedures for the filing and processing of such petitions. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006.)
15.52.060 Unnumbered or illegibly numbered buildings.
In cases where a building requiring a building number to be affixed thereon pursuant to this chapter remains unnumbered, or where the building number thereon has become lost, destroyed or defaced so as to become illegible, the owner, agent, occupant, tenant or lessee shall cause the building to be numbered in a manner consistent with this chapter within 30 days after notification therefor by the building official. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.060.)
15.52.070 Numbers on rear entrances.
On residential, commercial or industrial buildings having rear entrances which open upon an alley (street not included) or private driveway, the numbers assigned for the front or principal entrance may, in addition, be required on the rear entrance, garage or gate, at the discretion of the building official. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.070.)
15.52.080 Record.
An accurate record of street numbers assigned to buildings within the city limits shall be maintained by an appropriate department of the city, as designatd by the mayor. This record shall be kept on a map or maps designated for that purpose. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.080.)
15.52.090 Violation – Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.25 ACC. (Ord. 6038 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5998 § 2, 2006; Ord. 4502 § 18, 1991; Ord. 2856 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 2.15.090.)