[HISTORY: Section 3-10 of the 1967 Code; amended in its entirety
5-4-1992 ATM by Art. 38. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The Board of Selectmen or their designee(s) shall enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
It shall be the responsibility of every owner and/or occupant of each
house, building, and/or structure within the Town of Marblehead to place thereon
the number of said house, building, or structure.
The size, color, location, and visibility of said numbers shall be as
follows:
A.
The minimum height of said numbers shall be three inches
in height.
B.
In order to be visible from the road, street, or way,
the number shall be of contrasting color and shall be reasonably visible to
persons or vehicles approaching from either direction upon said road, street,
or way.
C.
The number shall be affixed to the front door or as close
to the front door as possible.
D.
Where there are multiple houses, buildings, or structures
located off the road on private ways, private roads, or private lanes, the
numbers shall be placed at the following locations:
(1)
The numbers shall be affixed to a post at the entrance
to said private way, private road, or private lane.
(2)
If the house, building, or structure is so far off the
private way causing the numbers to be unidentifiable from the private way,
then a post with the numbers affixed thereto shall be placed at the entrance
of the driveway leading to the house, building, or structure.
Each new building shall be identified in accordance with this chapter
before a certificate of use and occupancy (is) issued therefor.
The penalty for any violation of this chapter shall be $50. Upon notice
of violation, an owner shall correct such violation within 30 days. Each thirty-day
period of noncompliance shall be deemed a separate offense.
