§ 951.07. Posting of numbers on buildings.

All buildings shall have the assigned building number displayed in a manner such that the number is visible from the public or private road on which the building fronts, whether or not mail is delivered to the building. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued for a new building or structure until the building number has been displayed, in accordance with the following criteria:

(1)

The number must be in Arabic numerals; approval will not be given for numbers which are difficult to read.

(2)

The numbering must be of a weather-resistant material and securely affixed.

(3)

Numerals shall be a color contracting with the immediate background material, and shall be clearly readable from the public or private road on which the building fronts.

(a)

One- and two-family dwellings shall post a minimum three-inch numerical address.

(b)

All commercial/multi-family buildings shall post a minimum six-inch numerical address or an all inclusive address if not readily apparent.

(c)

In addition to (b), commercial complexes with multiple suites/units shall post a minimum four-inch numerical address on or adjacent to the front and rear entry door.

(4)

A property owner or his agent shall have the responsibility of contacting the community development department to determine the correct building number or numbers to be assigned to all buildings located or constructed on his property in the unincorporated area of Indian River County after the effective date of this chapter. The owner or his agent shall post the building number in accordance with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90; Ord. No. 2001-016, § 8, 6-19-01)