For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:
That side of a lot or parcel of land which abuts or faces
the street or, in the case of corner lots or lots having streets on
more than one side, the side or boundary of the lot which the main
doorway of the building faces, or, in the case of lots served by an
access strip or common driveway, "frontage" shall be where the access
or driveway enters the public street.
The map or maps promulgated by the Town Assessor's office
for the assigning of street address numbers to all of the parcels
in the Town required to have such numbers pursuant to this Part 5.
Any person or persons, natural or corporate, who are vested
with fee simple title or a life estate to a parcel of land or portion
thereof or who are responsible for the care, maintenance and payment
of charges or levies of the property.
Any public or private right-of-way or thoroughfare utilized
for vehicular traffic within the corporate limits of the Town.
It is the purpose of this article to establish a uniform street
numbering system for all land parcels within the Town and to require
the position of such assigned numbers to the exclusion of all others
in order to give each land parcel an exclusive and readily locatable
address. While it is intended primarily to assure the quick and certain
response of police, fire, ambulance and other emergency services to
their desired destination, the establishment of this uniform numbering
system will also assist social, postal and commercial agencies, as
well as residents and visitors, who will also be able to ensure that
they and their goods and services arrive or are delivered in a prompt
and efficient manner.
A.
There is hereby established a uniform street address numbering system
for all land parcels in the Town in accordance with the maps promulgated
by and on file with the office of the Town Assessor and the Town Planner.
The Town Planner shall prepare such maps based upon the Suffolk County
Tax Map system as directed by the Town Board. The Planner shall use
a uniform system for the assignment of street address numbers to all
land parcels within the Town and shall correct and update the maps
recording such numbers as necessary to keep the numbering system uniform,
accurate and universal.
B.
Application may be made to the Planner to change or modify assigned
street address numbers due to an error in the original assignment
of the number or where there is a conflict or dispute as to the proper
number to be assigned to any land parcel for other good cause. Such
application shall be on a form prepared by the Planner. The application
shall state the reason for the change in numbering and how the new
numbering will be consistent with the numbering system in place. The
Planner shall determine the number of such parcel, which decision
shall be final.
C.
In establishing the aforesaid street address numbering system, the Planner may also assign names to private roads or rights-of-way providing access to subdivided lands which are unnamed on the Suffolk County Tax Maps. The Planner, in naming such private road or right-of-way, shall take into account the name historically used by the residents, but in no case shall a road name be duplicated in the applicable fire district. Applications to change or modify the name of a private road or right-of-way may be made to the Planner in the same form and manner as provided in Subsection B. The naming of the private road or right-of-way by the Planner shall not be construed to be an acceptance of said road or right-of-way into the Town highway system.
B.
For new construction, the street address number shall be posted and
displayed within five days of the issuance of a building permit. No
certificate of occupancy or compliance shall be issued unless and
until the street address number is posted and displayed in accordance
with the provisions of this Part 5. Development applications made
to the Building Department, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals
or Conservation Board shall indicate street address numbers as a condition
of approval of the final map. The final map shall be referred to the
Planner to verify the proposed numbering system.
A.
Manner of display.
(1)
During construction period. The owner of a land parcel for which
a building permit has been issued shall have the street address number
displayed on a sign or post located at the front of the property.
(2)
Existing and newly completed buildings. The owner of an existing
building or newly completed building shall have the street address
number displayed by permanently affixing or painting numerals to the
front of the building. Where the building is not close enough to the
street or is not readily visible from the street, the street address
number shall be permanently affixed to a sign, post or mailbox located
at the front of the parcel or lot where the building is situate.
B.
Style and size of numbers. The numerals used to display the street
address number of the building shall be painted on a plaque or the
front of the building or made of metal or other durable material.
The numerals shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters, a minimum
of four inches high, with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch, and
of contrasting color. All street numbers shall be displayed so as
to be easily seen from the street by both pedestrians and drivers
of vehicles.
This article shall be enforced by the provisions of the Municipal
Home Rule Law, the Building Inspector, any Town code enforcement official
who is certified as provided by Title 19 NYCRR Part 434, any peace
officer when acting pursuant to his or her special duties, any police
officer in the employ of or under contract to the Town and any other
individual duly authorized by a Town Board resolution.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall
be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable
by a fine not exceeding $250 for each offense or imprisonment not
exceeding 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
