[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of North East 8-7-1969 by Ord. No. 18. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Uniform House Numbering Ordinance."
In the interests of promoting the general welfare of North East Township, it is necessary to have a complete and systematic house numbering system in North East Township.
Prior to the occupancy of a building structure or any part thereof by any person or persons, an application shall be made to the Supervisors of North East Township, or to a person so designated by the Township Supervisors, for the purpose of assigning an appropriate number to the building or structure in accordance with the North East Township house numbering system, copies of which will be kept on file with the North East Township Secretary and a copy thereof shall be sent to the Erie County Metropolitan Planning Commission.
Existing buildings or structures when this chapter becomes effective shall be assigned new numbers in accordance with the North East Township house numbering system, except that, where possible, the existing numbering will be retained, providing it is not in conflict with the house numbering system established under this chapter. The occupants of each existing building or structure shall have one calendar month from the effective date of this chapter to apply to the Supervisors of North East Township or their designee to secure a number which shall be permanently posted at an appropriate place on the building or structure for convenience or identification.
An application for securing a number for a new or existing building or structure shall be made in writing by the owner or his agent upon forms supplied by North East Township and shall contain the names of the owner or owners and a sufficient description to adequately identify the building structure for which the number is intended.
The Board of Supervisors of North East Township may, by resolution and at its discretion, appoint or designate a person or agency that shall be vested with the powers, duties, and obligations herein set forth. In addition to these duties, the designee shall keep an accurate record of all house numbers assigned in North East Township for the benefit of Township residents and other interested parties.
The Board of Supervisors of North East Township may, by resolution, adopt additional regulations confirming any of the matters set forth in this chapter in order to carry out the intent and purpose of this chapter.