HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-01 ORDINANCE NO. cZ03-q-1
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CLEARLY VISIBLE ASSIGNED NUMBERS ON
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES WITHIN
THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ENFORCEMENT THEREOF.
SECTION I. It is hereby determined a need exists for clearly visible building numbers
primarily for the protection of the public by emergency services such as fire, ambulance
and law enforcement.
SECTION II. The owner, occupant or agent of the affected structure shall place or
cause to be placed the number or numbers assigned to each building or structure. If the
occupant or agent does not comply, liability shall be upon the owner.
SECTION III. The number shall be conspicuously placed so the number can be seen
plainly from the street. Whenever any building is situated so that the number is not
clearly discernible from the street, the number or numbers assigned shall be placed near
the walk, driveway, or common entrance to such buildings, or other appropriate place
such as a mailbox. Although permitted, numbers painted or stenciled on the curb shall not
be a lawful substitute for the display of address numbers.
SECTION IV. The numbers used shall not be less than four (4) inches in height for
residential structures and not less than six (6) inches in height for non-residential
structures and shall be made of a durable and clearly visible reflective material.
SECTION V. Every attempt shall be made to place numbers in an appropriate attractive
manner.
SECTION VI. Enforcement of this ordinance shall be among the responsibilities of the
City of Batesville Code Enforcement Office and non-compliance could result in a fine of
$50.00 not more than $150.00 as determined by the court.
SECTION VII. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to
be severable.
SECTION VIII. This ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2003.
DATED: V'3-c2003 APPROVED: - ✓`�
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