San Bernardino County Municipal Code Ch. 7 Posting of Street Numbers

The Board of Supervisors has adopted a uniform system of house numbering for the unincorporated territories within the County of San Bernardino and such uniform numbering system has been made a part of the General Plan of the County upon recommendation of the Planning Department.

(Ord. 2108, passed - -1976)

Street numbers shall be designated and assigned by the Planning Department or other agencies in cooperation with the Planning Department as approved by the Planning Director.

(Ord. 2108, passed - -1976)

Street numbers shall be conspicuously posted on each building located in the unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino. If there is more than one building on a lot and only one street number is assigned, the number shall be posted on the principal building or the building nearest the street.

(Ord. 2108, passed - -1976)

All street numbers posted pursuant to this Chapter shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Numbers shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the County.

(b) Numbers and background colors must be of contrasting shades.

(c) Numbers must be visible and identifiable from the street on which the building or buildings front.

(d) Where numbers on a building would not be visible from the street due to setback (distance from street) or would otherwise be obstructed, street numbers may be posted on an independent structure such as a post, but must otherwise meet the requirements of this Section. Numbers posted on mail boxes are acceptable under the provisions of this Subdivision only when no more than one mail box is installed on a given lot.

(e) Numbers painted on curbs are not acceptable as a substitute for the requirements herein.

(Ord. 2108, passed - -1976)

Alternative methods of posting street numbers may be authorized by the enforcing agency, provided the enforcing agency determines that the method used complies with the intent of this Chapter, which is to insure that all street numbers are properly posted and can be readily ascertained by those agencies charged with protection of the public peace, health, safety and welfare.

(Ord. 2108, passed - -1976)

The Fire Chief, or his or her authorized representative, of the fire agency having jurisdiction shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. 2108, passed - -1976)