§ 11.5-58. Posting of building number.

It shall be the joint duty and responsibility of the owners and occupants of each building located in the unincorporated areas of Polk County to post or display the assigned building number on or near such building in accordance with the following requirements:

(a)

The building number shall be displayed by permanently attaching the building number to the building front. In situations where the structure is not visible from the roadway, the building number shall also be permanently attached to a separate permanent structure such as a mailbox, post, wall or fence, provided that such separate structure is clearly visible and legible from the roadway which the building is addressed. The cost of the individual address numbers shall be the responsibility of the property owner and occupant.

(b)

The building number shall be clearly visible and legible from the roadway by which the building is addressed and shall clearly identify the building to which it is assigned.

(c)

The building number shall be displayed by the use of Arabic numerals of a height of not less than three (3) inches and the numerals shall be of a color which contrasts with the color of the immediate background.

(d)

The numerals used for the display of a building number shall be made of a durable weather-resistant material and shall be permanently affixed to their supporting structure.

(e)

The owners and occupants of each building erected shall comply with this section as a prerequisite to obtaining a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. No. 04-89, § 8, 12-15-04)