Township of Quinton, NJ Chapter 77 Buildings, Numbering of

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Quinton 4-2-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-4. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 77-1 Title.

This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Quinton Township Street Numbering Ordinance."

§ 77-2 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the assignment of street numbers to all principal buildings in the Township of Quinton to assist the general public and emergency services, public and private, in identifying buildings.

§ 77-3 Number required.

All dwelling houses, stores or other principal buildings erected or to be erected within the Township of Quinton shall display a house or building number assigned by the Construction Code Official according to a system approved by the Township Committee and as may be provided herein.

§ 77-4 Display.

The owner, occupant or lessee of each and every house, store or other principal building which is assigned a street number as described herein shall, within three months of notification of the number, cause the same to be permanently and conspicuously placed and maintained on the building as described hereafter:

A. On, above or at the side of the main entrance door so that the number is discernible from the street. Whenever a building is more than 50 feet from the street or when the entrance is not visible from the street, the number shall be located along a walk, driveway or another suitable location that is discernible from the street.

B. The numbers shall be:

(1) Arabic numbers of light, reflective materials.

(2) A minimum height of three inches.

(3) Of contrasting color to the background on which they are mounted so as to be clearly visible.

(4) At least 30 inches, but no more than 15 feet, above ground level and so placed that trees, shrubs and other obstructions do not block the line of sight of the numbers from the street or house.

§ 77-5 Application for number assignment.

A. House and building numbers as described herein shall be assigned by the Construction Code Official according to a system approved by the Township Committee. All owners of existing buildings which shall be assigned a number shall receive said assignment by mail and shall be responsible for placing said number on the structure as described herein.

B. Every owner, occupant or lessee of a house or building to be constructed shall receive, with their building permit, the assigned number, which shall be placed on the dwelling property within two weeks of receipt of the same.

§ 77-6 Violations and penalties.

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $25. Each day following notification of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.

§ 77-7 Enforcement.

This chapter shall be enforced by the Construction Code Official, Zoning Officer or any other individual or entity having the authority to file a complaint within the jurisdiction.