[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Jerusalem 11-19-2008 by L.L. No. 5-2008. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish
uniform standards for the display of street numbers, to benefit all
those using street numbers for the purpose of locating properties,
and to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare
of the residents of the Town of Jerusalem by reducing the time factor
to locate an address for which an alarm has been dispatched to emergency
agencies.
It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement
Officer (or other assigned Town official) to assign or reassign property
numbers to all land parcels, primary buildings, and dwelling units
within the Town of Jerusalem. No one other than the Code Enforcement
Officer or his/her designee shall have the authority to assign or
reassign street numbers.
The Code Enforcement Officer (or other assigned
Town official) shall keep a record of all street/road names and numbers
assigned pursuant to this chapter. Upon assigning a new or changed
road name or street number, the Code Enforcement Officer (or other
assigned Town official) shall immediately inform the property owner,
Yates County Emergency Center (911), the Postmaster at the local US
Post Office, the local Board of Elections, the Jerusalem Town Clerk,
and the Town of Jerusalem person responsible for updating the Town
database of all new assignments.
A.
All primary buildings shall be required to display
the assigned street number. Accessory buildings may be required to
have and post an assigned street number.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, maintain
or continue using any number on any house or building in the Town
of Jerusalem other than the number assigned thereto and which appears
of record in the Town of Jerusalem office.
C.
The owner shall place official numerals on building
within 30 days after being notified of the assignment of a number.
D.
New buildings. All newly constructed primary buildings
(or additions to) shall have the assigned street number displayed
before the certificate of occupancy is issued.
E.
Location and size of numbers.
(1)
Displaying the assigned street numbers will be required
on the street front of principal building and near the entrance. A
street number is required at each entrance of a multifamily or multitenant
building.
(2)
Arabic numerals shall be used (not letters to spell
out) and arranged in a horizontal or vertical fashion.
(3)
The numerals shall be of a color or finish that contrasts
with the building/background color.
(4)
These numerals shall not be less than four inches
(102 mm) in height, with a minimum stroke of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
(5)
As to buildings that are more than 75 feet from the
road or that have entrances that are not clearly visible from the
road, the street number shall be displayed at the road on the same
side of the road as the building being numbered, within 15 feet of
the driveway entrance to the property, and within 15 feet of the road
on a two-sided sign that is clearly visible from both directions.
This sign needs to be placed at a height to assure that it will not
be blocked by bushes or snow. Street numbers displayed at the road
shall not be less than four inches in height and displayed on a Hi-Intensity
grade reflective surface in a contrasting color. This sign shall be
attached to a tree, fence, or post. A mailbox post that is on the
same side of the road and is within 15 feet of the driveway may be
used. A mailbox post that is on the opposite side of the road and
nearly directly opposite the driveway may be used. A mailbox post
may not be used for posting the street number unless it is close to
the driveway entrance as previously described. It is recommended,
but optional, that the number also be displayed on the primary building
as described above. (See Informational Note 1.)
(6)
Shared driveways. Buildings on shared driveways shall each display the assigned number on the building and additionally shall display a common sign at the road near the shared driveway entrance to the properties, as described in Subsection E(5) above. This common sign shall list the street numbers and the last name of the owners (optional) in accordance with the above code. (See Informational Note 2.)
(7)
Private roads. Buildings on private roads shall each display the assigned number on the building and additionally shall display a common sign at the road near the private road entrance to the properties, as described in Subsection E(5) above. This common sign shall list the name of the private road, the street numbers and the last name of the owners (optional) in accordance with the above code. (See Informational Note 2.)
(8)
Lakeside property. Owners of lakeside property are
also required to display the assigned street number on the lakeside
of the principal building following the code for location and size
listed above. If the building is more than 75 feet from the water
or its entrances are not clearly visible from the water, the street
number is to be displayed near the water entrance to the property
and clearly visible from the water. The numbers may be displayed on
a permanent dock or on a permanent sign within 15 feet of the water
and otherwise in accordance with the above code.
F.
Informational notes.
(1)
Informational Note 1: Mailboxes are located for the
convenience of mail delivery and are not located for the primary purpose
of property identification. Therefore, they are not reliable property
identifiers as they may be on the wrong side of road or in some other
location not adjacent to the property. In an emergency, it is not
obvious which mailboxes are and which mailboxes are not adjacent to
property.
(2)
Informational Note 2: (US Postal regulation): For
mailboxes, the numbers are to be of contrasting color in neat numerals
and letters at least one inch (two inches preferred) high on the side
of the box visible to the carrier’s regular approach, or on
the door if boxes are grouped. Additionally, mailboxes for residents
of a private road shall be located along the public road near the
intersection formed by the private road with the public road. All
of these mailboxes shall be on one rack and labeled with the street
number and street name in accordance with the above code.
A.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall enforce the provisions
of this chapter upon finding a violation or upon notification of a
violation by the appropriate Town officer assigned to administer this
chapter.
B.
Commencement of proceedings. Any owner of real property
who is found to be in violation of this chapter shall be issued an
appearance ticket for such violation and shall be prosecuted in the
manner provided by law.
C.
Appearance tickets and process. The Code Enforcement
Officer shall issue an appearance ticket returnable to the Jerusalem
Town Court when a violation of this chapter is determined. In the
event that an appearance ticket is unanswered, the Justice Court shall
permit the filing of an information by the Code Enforcement Officer
and will issue a warrant of arrest for the alleged violator.
A violation of this chapter shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than $50 for a first offense; for a second violation,
the fine shall not be more than $100; and the fine for any third or
subsequent violation shall not exceed $250 per violation. Each thirty-day
period during which a property shall be found not in compliance with
the posting standards set forth herein shall be deemed a separate
and distinct violation.
This chapter shall be effective as soon as it
is filed by the New York State Secretary of State, but its provisions
shall not be enforced until such time as the Town Board shall adopt
a resolution establishing an official numbering system for buildings
in the Town of Jerusalem.
