Addressing

Addressing Standards Per Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code
 

Existing Buildings

The owner of every house, dwelling and business establishment in the City shall cause to be designated on or attached to such structure within five (5) feet of its front entrance or directly above the garage door of a garage which is attached to or apart of the main structure, and which faces the street upon which such structure is located and to which such numbering pertains, figures or words indicating the street number of such structure, and shall maintain such numbering in a good state of repair.

New Buildings

Within 20 days of completion, the builder or owner of every new dwelling or business establishment in the City shall designate on or attach to such structure a street number (in the same manner designated for existing buildings).

Number Standards

• Figures or words to indicate the number of a structure shall be no less than 3 inches in height
• They must be clearly distinguishable from and of contrasting color to the color and surface of the underlying structure
• Must be clearly readable from a distance of 50 feet.

Penalty

Failure to properly number a structure may result in a penalty.

Please call the Building Inspector if you are in need of a new address or have questions on how to number your building.