Chapter 15.70 NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS

Chapter 15.70
NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS

Sections:

15.70.010 Official street numbering map.

15.70.020 Numbers designated by the Building Official.

15.70.040 Placement of numbers on buildings.

15.70.010 Official street numbering map.

A map entitled “House Numbering Grid System, City of Santa Clara, California,” (hereinafter referred to as “said map” or “official grid map”) is on file in the office of the Building Official. It exhibits the various lots and parcels of land fronting on the various streets in the City. The numbering grids thereon are hereby referred to for particulars and said map is made a part hereof. All numbers shall be determined and located as shown on said map. Where possible, all numbers located on the south or west sides of a street shall be even and all numbers on the north and east sides of a street shall be odd. (Ord. 1384 § 1, 7-24-79. Formerly § 25-33).

15.70.020 Numbers designated by the Building Official.

It shall be the duty of the Building Official to designate the respective numbers for buildings or parcels of land fronting on streets heretofore laid out or extended in accordance with the official grid map. (Ord. 1384 § 1, 7-24-79. Formerly § 25-34).

15.70.030 Display of numbers required.

No owner or occupant of any building having an entrance which fronts on a public street shall display or permit the display of any number thereto other than the number designated by the Building Official. The owner or occupant shall, within five days after receiving notice of the designated number(s) from the Building Official, place the number(s) upon such building as provided in this chapter.

(a) All new buildings or occupancies shall have street numbers posted prior to the request for final building inspection.

(b) Required numbers, signs, and directories shall be maintained in good condition and shall be visible from the street.

(c) When signs are provided to display the name of the building, they shall also include the full address (e.g., Mission Building, 1500 Warburton Avenue). (Ord. 1384 § 1, 7-24-79. Formerly § 25-35).

15.70.040 Placement of numbers on buildings.

The following requirements for the placement of numbers on buildings shall apply:

(a) General requirements for buildings:

(1) All entrances from the public street to buildings fronting thereon shall be numbered as provided in this chapter. The numbers shall be placed in the immediate area of each entrance and shall be clearly visible from the street.

(2) All main address numerals shall be a minimum of two and one-half inches in height with a three-eighths-inch stroke and shall be placed to read from left to right or vertically from top to bottom.

(3) Individual tenant numbers, when not facing a public street, shall have numbers with a minimum of two inches in height and with a one-quarter-inch stroke. Such numbers shall be located on the main door to each tenant space or as the Building Official may approve. When a rear entrance is provided, such entrance shall also be identified with the tenant space number.

(b) Single building (one and two stories) with multiple tenancy of twelve (12) units or less:

(1) The building is to be assigned a single address complying with the official grid map.

(2) Individual tenants shall be identified by unit numbers (e.g., Unit 1, 2, 3, etc.).

(3) Single story buildings having tenant spaces or units facing directly on the public street may, at the discretion of the Building Official, obtain a separate address.

(c) Single building of two stories containing more than twelve (12) units or a building of three or more stories with multiple tenants:

(1) The building is to be assigned a single address complying with the official grid map.

(2) Each unit shall be numbered with the first digit indicating the floor level (e.g., first floor – 101, 102, 103, etc.; seventh floor – 701, 702, 703, etc.).

(d) Two or more buildings on one property with multiple tenants:

(1) Each property complex shall be assigned a single address complying with the official grid map.

(2) Each separated building shall be assigned a building number (e.g., Building #1, Building #2, etc.). The building numbers shall be a minimum of six inches in height with a one-inch stroke and be of a contrasting color, illuminated or of a reflective material. The building numbers shall be displayed on each side of the building which faces a public or private access. When practicable, the building numbers shall be located a minimum of eight feet above grade. Visibility is imperative and due consideration for eaves, overhangs, and other obstructions shall be given.

(3) Individual tenant units shall be identified by unit number with the first digit indicating the building number (e.g., Building #1, Units 101, 102, etc.; Building #2, Units 201, 202, etc.). The Building Official may designate alternative numbering systems for clarity.

(4) Complex directories showing building locations and numbering systems shall be located as directed by the Building Official.

(5) When an access route does not provide access to all buildings of the complex, signs with numbers a minimum of two and one-half inches in height with a three-quarter-inch stroke shall be installed which will identify the buildings and/or units accessible from that particular access point.

(6) Multiple buildings on one property may have additional addresses assigned to such buildings when approved by the Building Official. (Ord. 1384 § 1, 7-24-79. Formerly § 25-36).