Atascadero Municipal Code Ch. 5 Display of Address Numbers

All structures that have a separate address must display their address number. If the location of the number or entrance could cause confusion about which street is involved, the street name must be displayed with the number.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)

The owner and builder of a new structure must display the assigned address number before the start of flammable construction.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)

Within 30 days after receiving written notification of an address change, the owner of an existing structure must display the new number and remove all obsolete numbers.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)

Address numbers must be displayed as Arabic numerals and must be a color that contrasts with the background color which can be read easily from the street. All numbers and street names must conform to the City's sign regulations. Minimum number size shall be five inches in height.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)

Address numbers must be displayed on the building near the entrance. Numbers must be easily seen from the street. If the location of a building's or unit's main entrance might not be clear, address numbers must be displayed where they clearly indicate the entrance's location(s). Numbers painted on the curb, while a desirable feature, do not satisfy this requirement.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)

When irregular layout of a multiple address development might cause confusion about the location of an address within the project, a directory board with a map must be posted at every driveway entrance and main entrance walkway reached via that walk or driveway. Directories must clearly show the location of all addresses that can be reached via that walk or driveway. A drawing of the directory, fully dimensioned and showing the type and size of letters and numerals, must be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval. A building permit may also be necessary depending upon size, type of construction lights, etc. Directories must be easily seen from the street or sidewalk, as appropriate. Driveway directories must be placed so that the car of someone pausing to read them can be out of the street and not block the sidewalk or driveway. Additional interior directories may be required where necessary to locate an address.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)

It is hereby made a duty of the Compliance Official to enforce this chapter.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)

Any person found guilty of violating the terms of this chapter shall upon conviction herein be guilty of a misdemeanor or infraction as determined by the City Attorney and shall be punished as set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 1 of this Code.

(Ord. 233 § 1, 1991)