Chapter 12.15 ADDRESS NUMBERING ADDRESS NUMBERING

Chapter 12.15
ADDRESS NUMBERING

Sections:

12.15.010 Address number assignment authority.

12.15.020 Procedures and standards for assigning new address numbers.

12.15.030 Procedures and standards for changing existing address numbers.

12.15.010 Address number assignment authority.

(1) The city of Sisters, through its planning department, shall have the authority to and shall assign address numbers to vacant lots, dwellings and other structures requiring addresses as provided by this chapter.

(2) The city, through its planning department, shall have the authority to and shall change existing address numbers under the standards set forth in this chapter. [Ord. 272 § 3, 1995. Code 2002 § 12.12.010].

12.15.020 Procedures and standards for assigning new address numbers.

The procedures for assigning new address numbers are as follows:

(1) When a building permit is issued for a new dwelling or other structure on a lot or parcel that does not have an address, the planning department shall assign an address number based on the street location of the structure’s access and its location in the city grid system.

(2) A new dwelling or structure with its access point on a north/south road will be assigned an address number based on its relationship to the grid system and where the access meets the road.

(3) A new dwelling or structure with its access point on an east/west road will be assigned an address number based on its relationship to the grid system and where the access meets the road.

(4) A new dwelling or structure with access on a north/south road will have an even address number assigned to it if it is on the east side of the road, and an odd address number assigned to it if it is on the west side of the road.

(5) A new dwelling or structure with access on an east/west road will have an even address number assigned to it if it is on the north side of the road, and an odd address number assigned to it if it is on the south side of the road.

(6) The numbers assigned to new dwellings or structures shall increase sequentially leaving the intersection of Elm and Cascade Streets in the cardinal directions.

(7) New dwellings or structures on cul-de-sacs shall be numbered in a consecutive alternating sequence with even and odd numbers.

(8) New dwellings or structures on circles or loops shall be numbered.

(9) Each new single-family dwelling shall have one address number.

(10) New duplexes, triplexes and four-plexes shall be given an address number for each living unit.

(11) New apartment complexes, mobile home parks and other multi-unit complexes shall be given an address number as one dwelling. The owner of each such multi-unit establishment shall assign unit address numbers in a manner that is acceptable to the planning department. [Ord. 272 § 3, 1995. Code 2002 § 12.12.020].

12.15.030 Procedures and standards for changing existing address numbers.

The provisions of SMC 12.15.020 shall apply. In addition, the following procedures and standards shall apply to the changing of existing address numbers:

(1) The changing of an existing address number may be initiated by the planning department, or by application by the property owner or any public agency that may be affected by the address number.

(2) All changes in address numbers shall conform to the city grid system and the standards for address numbers set forth in SMC 12.15.020. Any application or proposed change not in conformance with these standards shall be denied.

(3) An existing address number may be changed by the planning department if it is not in conformance with the city grid system and the standards for address numbers set forth in SMC 12.15.020.

Proposed address number changes shall be carried out pursuant to the procedures set forth in subsections (6) through (9) of this section.

(4) An application to change an address number shall be made to the planning department and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(a) Name of applicant;

(b) Location of dwelling or structure;

(d) Reason for address number change; and

(e) Fee, if any, as established by the city.

(5) The planning department shall evaluate any proposed change to determine whether it conforms to the standards set forth in SMC 12.15.020. If it does not, the application shall be denied. If the planning department determines that the application is consistent with the standards set forth in SMC 12.15.020, it shall proceed consistent with the procedures set out in subsections (6) through (9) of this section.

(6) Notice of a proposed address number change shall be provided to the property owner and occupant. The notice shall inform the property owner and occupant of the city’s intent to change the subject address 30 days from the date of the notice and the reason for the change. The property owner and occupant shall be given 10 days from the date of the notice to comment in writing on the proposal.

(7) The proposed address change shall become effective 30 days from the date of the notice provided for in subsection (6) of this section, unless the city determines from the comments received in response to the notice provided under subsection (6) of this section that the proposed change does not conform to the standards set forth herein.

(8) Within 10 days of receipt of timely comments, notice shall be sent to commenting owners or occupants informing them of whether the proposed address number change was corrected in response to their comments. In cases where proposed address number changes are corrected in response to comments, the corrected address number shall become effective as of the effective date proposed in the original notice of proposed address change, unless the corrected address is the address already in use by the owner or occupant.

(9) The planning department shall notify the offices of the county clerk, county assessor, public works department, postmaster and any affected public safety departments of a changed address number within 30 days of the date the new number becomes effective. In addition, on a monthly basis, the planning department shall publish a list of changed address numbers in a newspaper of general circulation designated for the purpose by the city. [Ord. 272 § 3, 1995. Code 2002 § 12.12.030].

12.15.040 Posting of address numbers.

(1) General Requirements.

(a) Such address numbers shall be permanently affixed in a location on the property that is clearly visible from the road used as the basis for numbering. The numbers shall not be less than three inches in height, shall be made of light reflective material which shall be affixed to the dwelling or structure, and shall comply with zoning or other ordinance standards for signs.

(b) In cases where the dwelling or structure is not visible from the access road and where the mailbox is not located at the end of the access driveway, the applicable fire district or emergency services agency, if any, shall be contacted to determine another location for address display so that emergency vehicles can quickly locate the house or building.

(c) All construction sites or structures under construction shall display a street address number. The numbers as displayed shall conform to the requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, except that the numbers may be affixed to a sign visible from the road used as the basis for numbering.

(d) Every owner or commercial lessee of any structure shall be responsible for having the address number displayed thereon in conformance with the requirements of this subsection (1).

(2) Assigned or Changed Address Numbers. Address numbers assigned or changed by the city under this chapter shall comply with the requirements of this subsection in addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(a) Address numbers assigned or changed by the county must be displayed within 30 days from the date on which construction begins or on which the address becomes effective, as provided in SMC 12.15.030(7), except that address numbers assigned to sites with new construction shall be displayed from the start of construction on site.

(b) Address numbers assigned by the county to structures erected after the effective date of this title must be permanently displayed before occupancy or use. At the time of final inspection of a new structure, the building official or his designee shall verify that assigned address numbers have been affixed as required above.

(c) Every owner or commercial lessee shall be responsible for ensuring that the address number as assigned or changed by the county is displayed in accordance with the requirements of this subsection (2).

(3) Failure to display an address number in conformance with the requirements set forth in this section, or the display of an address number other than one assigned or changed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, shall be a violation. [Ord. 272 § 3, 1995. Code 2002 § 12.12.040].

12.15.050 Violations and penalties.

Any person violating any provisions of this chapter is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Every violation and each day that such violation persists is a separate violation. The remedies specified in this section shall not be deemed exclusive and, at the option of the city, city may also seek an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction in the state to enjoin any violation of this chapter with the violator responsible for the city’s attorney fees and costs. [Ord. 503 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020].