[Adopted 8-2-2005 by Ord.
No. 05-14]
It is the intent of this article to establish a standard for
the visual display of street address numbers and to require that said
numbers be prominently displayed on occupied buildings.
As used in this article, certain terms are defined as follows:
Displayed in a manner that allows the street address number
to be clearly seen, day or night, from the street in front of the
building, unobstructed by trees, shrubs, vegetation or other structures
upon the property.
Any building or structure for which an occupancy permit is
required.
The number that has been legally assigned to a residence,
apartment building, business, or other occupied building for the purpose
of identification, including use by the United States Postal Service
for the delivery of mail.
Every occupied building shall have, and shall be maintained
thereon, the legally assigned street address number, upon or near
each entrance from a street of the Township or state, or from any
other access way in the manner and location designated by this article.
A.Â
A street address number shall be affixed to all occupied single-family
residential buildings by the owner or occupant. Such number shall
be prominently placed on or adjacent to the main entry door that faces
the public or private street providing access to the building.
B.Â
A street address number shall be affixed to all occupied multi-tenant
commercial, office, or industrial buildings with front and rear entrances
by the owner or occupant of all establishments contained therein.
Such number shall be prominently displayed on or immediately adjacent
to both front and rear doors.
D.Â
For any business located within an occupied mall or shopping center
building having a common street address and multiple entranceways,
the owner or occupant shall affix, on or adjacent to each door, the
name of the business accessed through each rear door or entry way
in letters which are not less than four inches in height, with a minimum
stroke width of 1/2 inch, and contrasting in color with the background
on which they are affixed. The street address number shall be displayed
in Arabic numerals.
A street address number shall be installed prior to occupancy
of any occupied building. A street address number shall be installed,
altered, substituted, or removed within 30 days after receipt by the
owner or occupant of an occupied building, or any person or agent
in charge thereof, of a written notice from the Township containing
instructions for compliance with these regulations.
The minimum dimensions of a street address number designated
by the Township shall be as follows:
A.Â
A street address number affixed to an occupied building shall be
displayed at least 48 inches from the ground. The number shall be
a minimum of four inches in height, with a minimum stroke width of
1/2 inch, and contrasting in color with the background on which they
are affixed. A street address number shall be displayed in Arabic
numerals.
B.Â
Any occupied building not visible from a public or private street
shall place a street address number on a post or other means of support
at least 36 inches above the ground at the main driveway entrance,
so as to be easily visible from the street. Said number shall not
be less than four inches in height, with a minimum stroke width of
1/2 inch, and contrasting in color with the background on which they
are affixed. A street address number shall be displayed in Arabic
numerals.
C.Â
Design (including shape and style), as well as location of a street
address number, shall be such that it is legible and easily readable.
A.Â
Every person or legal entity having ownership, possession, custody,
control or charge of any occupied building shall maintain the clearly
visible display of a street address number as required by these regulations.
B.Â
Should at least one street address number be affixed to an occupied
building in conformance with these regulations, then additional noncompliant
street address numbers may also be affixed to the occupied building
or placed upon the property of the occupied building. Owners or occupants
are reminded that said additional street address numbers shall comply
with the Lower Paxton Township Zoning Ordinance.
C.Â
In the event that a street address number, affixed to an occupied
building prior to the effective date of these regulations, is not
in compliance as required herein, it may remain in place until such
time as either modified by the owner or occupant or until such time
as the owner or occupant receives written notice from the Township
indicating that the street address number is in violation of these
regulations.
A.Â
The enforcement of these regulations as they pertain to existing
occupied buildings shall be the responsibility of the Lower Paxton
Township Police Department.
B.Â
The enforcement of these regulations, as they pertain to occupied
buildings for which a building permit has been issued after the effective
date of these regulations, shall be the responsibility of the Lower
Paxton Township Community Development Department. No certificate of
occupancy shall be issued for an occupied building under said building
permit until such time as a street address number is installed in
accordance with these regulations.
Any person or persons, firm or corporation who or which violates
any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $600, plus the costs
of prosecution. Each day during which the violation exists shall constitute
a separate offense.
