§ 10-216. Same—For commercial units and buildings.  


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  • (a)

    Each new and existing commercial building and each commercial unit therein shall have an identifying number posted in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street, road, common driveway or common parking lot fronting the property.

    Each commercial building shall have an identifying number posted and maintained on or within 36 inches of the principal entrance.

    The identifying number of the building shall also be posted and maintained on any sign which:

    (1)

    Sets out the name of the building; and

    (2)

    Is located on the same premises as the building; and

    (3)

    Is visible to persons traveling on the street from which the address is derived.

    Each commercial unit having its principal entrance in such a location that it can be entered directly from outside the building shall have an identifying number posted and maintained on or within 36 inches of the principal entrance.

    If it is not obvious which entrance is the principal entrance of a commercial building or a commercial unit, a sign clearly indicating the location of the principal entrance shall be posted and maintained on all entrances which might be confused with the principal entrance. However, two or more entrances may be considered principal entrances if the person in control of the property so desires. Where two or more entrances are considered principal entrances; all numbers must be posted and maintained at each such entrance as though it were the only principal entrance.

    (b)

    For each commercial building for which a building permit was issued on or before January 1, 2010, and each commercial unit therein, the identifying number shall be:

    (1)

    Permanently affixed to the outside of the door or on the outside wall of such building or unit;

    (2)

    Of a color which is in contrast to the background; and

    (3)

    At least three inches in height.

    (c)

    For each commercial building for which a building permit was issued after January 1, 2010, and each commercial unit therein, the identifying number shall:

    (1)

    Be permanently affixed to the outside of the door or on the outside wall of such building or unit;

    (2)

    Contrast with the background;

    (3)

    Consist of one or more Arabic numerals or alphabet letters; and

    (4)

    Be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches (12.7 mm).

    (d)

    All numbers which are posted and maintained on a sign or marker pursuant to this section shall be permanently affixed to the sign or marker and meet the same color and size requirements as specified in subsection (b) or (c) above.

    (e)

    Provisions of this section shall not be construed to authorize the erection or maintenance of any sign or marker in contravention of any applicable provisions of chapter 46 of the Building Code.

(Ord. No. 09-1049, § 2, 11-4-09, eff. 1-1-2010)