[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Carroll
County 8-12-1992. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has determined that
the adequate provision of public services to the residents of the
unincorporated portion of Carroll County, and to other public bodies,
including such services as police, fire and emergency medical services,
requires the establishment of a uniform street naming and numbering
system for buildings and property located in the unincorporated portion
of the County. The Carroll County Board of Supervisors further feels
that the chapter enacted herein will secure the public safety and
deliver the aforementioned public services in an efficient and effective
manner.
There is hereby established a uniform system for street naming
and for numbering property and buildings on all roads, streets and
public ways in the unincorporated areas of Carroll County. All buildings
shall be numbered in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
A.
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors, using the recommendations
of the Twin County E-911 Regional Commission, shall assign names for
all streets, roads and public ways in the unincorporated areas of
Carroll County that are adopted and maintained by the Carroll County
Board of Supervisors or Virginia Department of Transportation.
B.
No new street name assigned by the Carroll County Board of Supervisors
shall be a duplicate of or be similar to (either phonetically or by
spelling) any existing street name in the unincorporated areas of
Carroll County.
C.
Existing duplicate street names shall be changed only as necessary
to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Enhanced 911 system
in Carroll County, as determined by the judgement of the Carroll County
Board of Supervisors, under advisement from the Twin County E-911
Regional Commission.
D.
After street names have been officially approved by the Carroll County
Board of Supervisors, no street name shall be changed for a period
of two years, unless deemed absolutely necessary by the Carroll County
Board of Supervisors. After that time, citizens who wish to rename
a street must present a petition with signatures of approval of at
least 60% of the property owners along that street.
E.
When the County becomes aware (through building permits or other
information) that an unnamed street has two or more active residences
or businesses on it, then the County shall advise the residences/businesses
in writing that they may petition the County to name their street.
The County shall then consider and act on such petitions if they are
signed by 60% of the residences/businesses on the street and the name
requested does not conflict with County policy. If the residences/businesses
do not initiate a petition at this time, then the County shall approve
a street name and advise the residents/businesses of their new address.
F.
Persons wishing to change an existing street name or persons wishing
to name a street with less than two residences/businesses on it must
provide the following to the County:
(1)
A petition signed by at least 60% of the property owners on the street.
(2)
Payment for materials, sign installation, mapping and administrative
expenses associated with the addition or change. The actual costs
will be determined on the date of the request and will reflect the
actual costs of the change or addition.
(3)
The County shall then consider and act on such petitions, provided
the name requested does not conflict with County policy.
G.
When a street has not been named because it has less than two residences/businesses
on it, but it is anticipated that it will have more residences/businesses
in the near future, then a petition may be presented to the County,
signed by all abutting property owners on the street requesting that
a particular name be reserved. If the requested street name does not
conflict with County policy, then the name may be reserved by the
County for a period of up to one year. Extension of the street name
reservation beyond the initial time period shall require a new County
action.
A.
The uniform system of numbering properties and principal buildings
set forth in the rural route numbering system submitted to the Carroll
County Board of Supervisors by the Twin County E-911 Regional Commission
and approved by the United States Postal Service is hereby adopted
and made a part of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The uniform system of numbering properties
and principal buildings is on file in the Twin County E-911 office.
B.
All numbers for property shall be assigned in a manner mutually agreed
upon by the Carroll County Board of Supervisors, the Twin County E-911
Regional Commission and the United States Postal Service.
C.
Each house, building or other occupied structure shall be assigned
a separate number. A number or alphabetical letter shall be assigned
for each separate occupant (i.e., apartment, company, etc.) within
a building or other occupied structure.
D.
Existing numbers shall be changed only as necessary to ensure the
effectiveness and efficiency of the Enhanced 911 system in Carroll
County, as determined in the judgement of the Carroll County Board
of Supervisors, under the advisement of the Twin County E-911 Regional
Commission.
E.
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors, through the Twin County
E-911 Regional Commission, shall submit to the addressing information
center at the appropriate post office copies of all subdivision plats,
which shall have the uniform numbering system detailed thereon. Upon
receiving the approval of the postal authorities, a copy of these
plats shall be sent to the Codes Department.
F.
Written notification of the proper address of each house, building
or structure shall be given to its owner, occupant or agent in all
instances where a number has been assigned under the terms of this
chapter.
A.
Except as set forth in §§ 210-6 and 210-7 herein, the owner, occupant or agent of each house, building or other structure assigned a number under the uniform numbering system provided in this chapter shall place or cause to be placed such number on the house, building or other structure within 21 days after receiving notification of the proper number assignment.
B.
Cost and installation of the numbers shall be paid for by the property
owner or the occupant. Residential numbers shall be not less than
three inches in height with a one-half-inch stroke. Business numbers
shall be not less than four inches in height. All numbers shall be
made of durable, clearly visible material and shall contrast with
the color of the house, building or other structure.
C.
All numbers shall be conspicuously placed immediately above, on or
at the side of the appropriate door so that the number is clearly
visible and readable from the street. In cases where the building
is situated more than 50 feet from the street, the building number
shall be placed near the walk, driveway or common entrance to the
building or upon the mailbox, gatepost, fence or other appropriate
place so as to be clearly visible from the street.
A.
After each street has been officially named and addressed, no building
permit shall be issued for any house, building or other structure
to be erected, repaired, altered or modified along that street until
the owner has obtained the assigned number from the E-911 Coordinator.
B.
It shall be the duty of the owner to attach the assigned number to
said house, building or other structure as provided for herein.
C.
Once each street has been officially named and each resident notified
of their new address and house number, final approval of any house,
building or other structure erected, repaired, altered or modified
shall be withheld by the Building Official's office until permanent
and proper numbers have been attached to said structure.
D.
Compliance. Failure to comply with the guidelines established in
this chapter will result in a Class 1 misdemeanor.
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors shall encourage owners
of existing structures to post the assigned numbers to their structure
in accordance herewith within six months from the date each resident
is notified of their new address and house number. Community clubs
and local fire districts shall be encouraged to assist in the implementation.
