Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Shasta County Municipal Code Ch. 12.20 House Numbering
Shasta County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Shasta County
Cite as: Shasta County Municipal Code Chapter 12.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
12.20.010 - Uniform numbering system.¶
A uniform system of numbering properties and principal buildings, as shown on the map identified by the title "Shasta County House and Property Numbering Map" dated 1971, which is filed and maintained in the offices of the administrator, as defined in Chapter 12.16, is adopted for use in the county. All numbering of properties and principal buildings shall comply with this map's uniform numbering system.
(Ord. 93-13 § 4, 1993: prior code § 4810)
12.20.020 - Road name administrator—General duties.¶
The road name administrator (administrator), as defined in Chapter 12.16, shall be responsible for maintaining the numbering system. In the performance of this responsibility, the administrator shall be guided by the map and guidelines of this chapter.
(Ord. 93-13 § 5, 1993: prior code § 4811)
12.20.030 - Administration.¶
The administrator will assure that the county's uniform numbering system is managed in an orderly and efficient manner which is consistent with this chapter.
A. The administrator shall keep a record of all numbers assigned under this chapter. These records shall be open for inspection of the public during regular business hours.
B. The administrator shall issue to, upon the request of any property owner in an unincorporated area of the county whose property contains a principal structure or permit for a principal structure, a number or numbers in accordance with this chapter.
C. Prior to the issuance of any property number, the administrator shall assure that the principal access to the property has been named pursuant to Chapter 12.16.
D. The administrator shall maintain guidelines for numbering of properties and principal dwellings and make such guidelines available to the public.
E. Fees for processing applications for numbering of properties shall be in accordance with those set by the board of supervisors.
F. The administrator shall assure appropriate notice to other affected agencies of addresses and road names and any road renaming.
(Ord. 93-13 § 6, 1993: prior code § 4812)
12.20.040 - Unlawful acts.¶
No person shall mark, deface or alter any county raod or private road sign which has been officially named pursuant to this chapter. No person shall mark or post any sign for an officially named road with any name other than the approved official name.
(Ord. 93-13 § 3 (part), 1993)
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