Chapter 12.04
NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS AND NAMING OF STREETS
Sections:
12.04.010 All buildings to be numbered.
12.04.020 Numbering system – Placement of numbers.
12.04.030 Numbering system – Described.
12.04.050 Numbers for houses and buildings.
12.04.060 All streets to be named.
12.04.070 Street names shall be approved by the city.
12.04.080 Street names shall not be confusing.
12.04.100 Street name changes.
12.04.010 All buildings to be numbered.
All buildings within the city shall be numbered in the manner provided in this chapter. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.020 Numbering system – Placement of numbers.
A. There shall be a uniform system of numbering all houses, stores and other buildings, except sheds and outbuildings, erected or to be erected within the city, by placing on the door or doorframe of the main entrance to such building, or as near thereto as may be practical, the number assigned thereto, as hereinafter provided, such number to be painted on the building or on metal or glass, or a metallic figure used, at the option of the owner, and so placed as to be readily seen from the street.
B. The figures designating the numbers, whether printed or otherwise, shall not be less than six inches in height. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.030 Numbering system – Described.
A. The houses or buildings erected on lots which abut upon streets running northerly and southerly shall be numbered as follows:
1. That part of each of such streets lying south of Main Street shall be numbered southerly from the south side of Main Street, beginning with the number 100 and allowing 100 numbers to each block, both sides of the street to be considered a block; the even numbers to be used for numbering houses and buildings on the east side of such street, and the odd numbers to be used for such numbering on the west side of such street. The first tier of blocks south of Main Street shall be numbered southerly, beginning such numbering with the figure 100 and continuing with successive numbers thereafter to and inclusive of the figure 199.
2. The second tier of blocks shall be numbered beginning with the number 200 and continuing with successive numbers thereafter to and inclusive of the number 299, and continuing in like manner the numbering of each successive tier of blocks, giving 100 numbers to each tier of blocks and ending such numbering at the southern boundary of the city.
3. All the portions of such streets north of Main Street shall be numbered in the same manner, but northerly from Main Street, beginning with the number 100 and allowing 100 numbers to each tier of blocks northerly, and numbering in the same manner as hereinbefore provided for the numbering of buildings southerly of Main Street.
4. In case any streets in the city, running northerly and southerly, do not intersect with Main Street, the numbering thereof shall nevertheless commence and continue in the same manner as if such streets actually intersected Main Street; that is to say, if two tiers of blocks intervene between Main Street, the first numbers on such street shall be 300, and if one tier of blocks intervenes, then 200 shall be the first number for each intervening tier of blocks, and then proceeding from such commencing point in the manner hereinbefore specified.
B. The buildings or houses erected on lots abutting streets running easterly and westerly shall be numbered as follows:
1. That part of each of such streets east of Silver Creek shall be numbered easterly therefrom, beginning with the number 100 and allowing 100 numbers to each block, both sides of the street being considered a block, the even numbers to be used for numbering houses and buildings on the north side of such streets, and the odd numbers for such numbering on the south sides of the streets.
2. The first tier of blocks east of Silver Creek shall be numbered easterly, beginning such numbering with the number 100 and continuing with successive numbers thereafter to and inclusive of the figure 199.
3. The second tier of blocks shall be numbered beginning with the number 200, and continuing with successive numbers thereafter to and inclusive of the number 299, and continuing in like manner the numbering of each successive tier of blocks, giving 100 numbers to each tier of blocks and ending such numbering at the eastern boundary of the city.
4. All those parts of the streets west of Silver Creek shall be numbered in the same manner, but westerly from Silver Creek, beginning with the number 100 and giving 100 numbers to each tier of blocks westerly, and numbering in the same manner as hereinbefore provided for the numbering of houses and buildings easterly from Silver Creek.
5. In case any streets in the city, running easterly and westerly, do not intersect with Silver Creek, the numbering thereof shall, nevertheless, commence and continue in the same manner as if the streets actually intersected Silver Creek; that is to say, if two tiers of blocks intervene between Silver Creek and the nearest portion of the street to Silver Creek, the first number on the street shall be 300; and if one tier of blocks only so intervenes, then the first number shall be 200, and so on, allowing 100 numbers for each intervening tier of blocks, and then proceeding from such commencing point in the manner hereinbefore provided.
C. All buildings and houses located upon lots abutting short and irregular streets which are not covered by the foregoing provisions shall be numbered as nearly alike as possible to the nearest adjacent block of regular streets running in relatively the same direction.
D. In order to ascertain the proper position of numbers in a block, the side of the block along which it is desired to locate the number shall, if within the fire limits of the city, as at present constituted, be divided by 25, and if outside the fire limits aforesaid, then by 50, and this will give the relative distance apart of each number.
E. Where streets pass through acreage, not regularly divided into blocks, the size of the blocks, for the purpose of so numbering the same, shall correspond, as near as may be, to the size of the regular blocks nearest adjacent thereto. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.040 Additional numbers.
As additional numbers and memoranda may from time to time be required, on account of subdivision of existing blocks, or for other reasons, the numbering thereon shall be extended by the recorder to include such changes. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.050 Numbers for houses and buildings.
All houses and buildings now erected shall be numbered as provided in this chapter within 30 days from the time of the taking effect of the ordinance codified herein, and all buildings and houses hereafter erected shall be numbered before being occupied. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.060 All streets to be named.
All streets, public and private, within the city shall be named in the manner provided in this chapter. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.070 Street names shall be approved by the city.
In the course of development by public and private parties, there shall be new streets established. When development is proposed by the city, the council shall establish the names of public streets. In the course of other development such as subdivisions or planned developments, the officials designated to make final decisions on such development (typically the planning commission or development director) shall establish names for any public and private streets as part of that development decision. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.080 Street names shall not be confusing.
Developers may propose names for streets as part of their application for development or improvement (such as an unnamed alley). Proposed names shall be reviewed by the city, the fire district, and the 911 district to avoid conflicts with similar or closely sounding names. Except for extensions of existing streets, no street names shall be used that will duplicate or be confused with names of existing streets. Street names and numbers shall conform to the established pattern in the surrounding area and be subject to approval of the city. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.090 Signage.
All nonpublic accessways serving more than four houses shall be named and signed and shall be designated as a private lane or street. All houses shall be addressed consistent with the name of the private lane as well as with the provisions within this chapter. Signs shall be uniform in size, shape and color and shall be available from the city at the applicant’s expense. Nonpublic accessways serving four or fewer houses shall be addressed consistent with the name of the public street, but shall be provided with a sign available from the city at the applicant’s expense indicating the addresses of residences located on the accessway. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)
12.04.100 Street name changes.
A. An action to rename a street in the city may be initiated by the council:
1. On its own action; or
2. If a person or persons files a petition as described in this section accompanied by a fee reasonably related to the costs of the process.
B. A petition for naming or renaming a street shall include the following:
1. A statement of the reasons for the proposed name change.
2. The name and address of all persons owning any real property abutting the street proposed to be renamed and the existing addresses abutting the street proposed to be renamed. For the purposes of this section, “owner” means the record holder of legal title to the land, except that if there is a purchaser of the land according to a recorded land sales contract, the purchaser is the owner.
3. Signatures of 60 percent of all owners of the land abutting the street proposed to be renamed.
C. Notice and Hearing.
1. The processing procedure for a street name change shall occur in conformance with a Type IV Procedure.
2. Upon adoption of an ordinance approving the street name change by the city council, notice shall be sent to the Marion County Surveyor and Marion County Tax Assessment Department, all departments within the city, and all property owners and addressed properties impacted by the street name change.
D. Criteria for Approval. The planning commission and city council shall determine whether the name change is in the public interest and is necessary due to confusion as a result of similarity in sound or spelling, such as Fairview and Farview, complexity of pronunciation or spelling, or the result of the need for the continuation of a street name where confusion may be created as the result of two different street names on a through street. No street shall be given a name that is the same as, similar to, or pronounced the same as any other street in the city unless that street is an extension of an already existing street. Whenever practicable, historical names, names of Native American tribes of Marion County, heirs of original settlers or long-time residents of Silverton (50 to 100 years) or names relating to Silverton’s natural environment will be considered in the renaming of public streets. (Ord. 08-06 § 4, 2008)