Chapter 12.16
BUILDING NUMBERS
Sections:
12.16.010 Uniform system established.
12.16.030 North and south streets.
12.16.040 East and west streets.
12.16.060 Odd and even numbers – Direction of numbering.
12.16.090 Notice to owners and occupants.
12.16.110 Violation – Penalty.
12.16.010 Uniform system established.
There is established a uniform system of numbering of houses, stores and other buildings erected or to be erected within the limits specified in this chapter. (Ord. 1461 § 1, 1989: Ord. 252 § 1, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.010)
12.16.020 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to and embrace all the territory within the present city limits of the city, and all additions which may be added thereto. (Ord. 252 § 2, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.020)
12.16.030 North and south streets.
The initial point or baseline for numbering buildings on lots fronting upon streets or avenues running north and south or in a northerly and southerly direction shall be Main Street, assumed as 1000, and from that initial point or baseline north or south or in a northerly or southerly direction, the number 1000 shall be and is constituted the base or representative number for buildings, fronting on the north and south streets, in the first block or series of blocks adjoining the Main Street on the north side thereof, and the base or representative number shall increase in the ratio of one hundred for each successive block or series of blocks north of Main Street or baseline and decrease in the ratio of one hundred for each successive block or series of blocks south of Main Street or baseline. Except that all building numbers on north-south streets or avenues south of SR 410, west of the White (Stuck) River and east of Valley Avenue, within the city limits, shall have numbers corresponding with the Pierce County addressing system. (Ord. 1461 § 2, 1989: Ord. 252 § 3, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.030)
12.16.040 East and west streets.
The initial point or baseline for numbering buildings on lots fronting upon streets and avenues running east and west or in an easterly or westerly direction, shall be Kincaid Avenue and its prolongation thereof, assumed as 1000, and from that initial point or baseline east or west or in an easterly or westerly direction, the number 1000 shall be and is constituted the base or representative number for buildings fronting on the east or west streets in the first block or series of blocks adjoining Kincaid Avenue or its prolongation thereof, on the east side thereof, and the base or representative number shall increase in the ratio of one hundred for each successive block or series of blocks east of the baseline and decrease in the ratio of one hundred for each successive block or series of blocks west of the baseline. Except that all building numbers on east-west streets or avenues east of Valley Avenue and west of the White (Stuck) River and south of SR 410, within the city limits, shall have numbers corresponding with the Pierce County addressing system. (Ord. 1461 § 3, 1989: Ord. 252 § 4, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.040)
12.16.050 Blocks.
For the purpose of this chapter a block or series of blocks shall be known and designated as the distance from one street to another, that is to say, north from the Main Street or base line the distance from Main Street to North Street shall constitute the first series of blocks, from North Street to Mason Street the second series of blocks, and so on in the same manner to the limits of the town. Provided, however, that in cases where blocks are uneven or that streets or avenues are not uniform, numbers shall be arranged to substantially conform to the general plan of numbering. (Ord. 252 § 5, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.050)
12.16.060 Odd and even numbers – Direction of numbering.
Every lot fronting on north and south streets or avenues shall be numbered consecutively from south to north, the odd numbers on the east and the even numbers on the west side of the streets. Every lot fronting on east and west streets shall be numbered consecutively from west to east, the odd numbers on the north and even numbers on the south side of the streets. (Ord. 252 § 6, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.060)
12.16.070 Lots.
A. For the purpose of this chapter every lot having a frontage on any street or avenue of 25 feet or less shall have one number, and every lot having a frontage of over 25 feet shall have an additional number for each 25 feet frontage; provided, however, in cases where lots are not of uniform size they shall be numbered to substantially conform to the general system of numbering.
B. The base or representative number as provided in SMC 12.16.030 and 12.16.040, added to the lot number as provided in SMC 12.16.060, shall constitute the number of the building on each lot, and the numbers shall be affixed to the building or as near thereto as practicable, or on the front of such building in a conspicuous place, and shall be painted thereon, or be made of metal, glass, plastic or wood and fastened thereon, at the option of the owner. The numbers shall be not less than six inches in height, and of contrasting color, and so located as to be readily visible from the street. Where the building has access to an alley, the numbers shall also be posted on the rear of the building, subject to the same requirements, so as to be easily seen from the alley. It shall be the duty of the owners, occupants or lessees to number the building. (Ord. 1461 § 4, 1989: Ord. 252 § 7, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.070)
12.16.080 Deadline.
All houses or buildings erected as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be numbered as provided in this chapter on or before May 1, 1921, and all houses or buildings erected after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be numbered before being occupied. (Ord. 252 § 8, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.080)
12.16.090 Notice to owners and occupants.
It is the duty of the building official to notify the owners and occupants of buildings in the city of the correct number of such house or building. (Ord. 1461 § 5, 1989: Ord. 252 § 9, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.090)
12.16.100 Doubtful numbers.
In case of doubt as to the correct number of a house or building it shall be the duty of the building official to fix and designate a proper number, and his action shall be final; provided, however, that the number or numbers shall conform substantially to the general system of numbering. (Ord. 1461 § 6, 1989: Ord. 252 § 10, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.100)
12.16.110 Violation – Penalty.
The owner of any house or building required by this chapter to be numbered who fails, refuses or neglects to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed an infraction and shall be punished by a maximum penalty of $250.00. (Ord. 1461 § 7, 1989: Ord. 252 § 11, 1921. Prior code § 8.14.110)