This chapter and the provision contained herein shall be known as the "Indian River County Road Addressing System Ordinance."

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)

This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the board of county commissioners of Indian River County under the home rule power granted in the Florida Statutes, for the purpose of providing a uniform road addressing system for buildings and structures on public and private roads in Indian River County.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)

The definitions of certain terms used in this chapter are set forth in Chapter 901, Definitions, of the Indian River County Land Development Code.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)

The Indian River County Community Development Department shall, in the unincorporated areas of the county, be responsible for the issuance of all new building numbers and road designations in conformance with the grid system as described in this chapter. The community development department shall also be responsible for giving notice to unincorporated county property owners whose property addresses conflict with the number system. The department shall coordinate with county emergency management services, the sheriff's department, and the applicable phone company to ensure that all appropriate agencies are notified of new or changed building numbers and road designations.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)

The numbering and designation of all new roads shall be accomplished by relating them to the existing grid system. The following methodology shall be utilized in determining the appropriate road designations.

(1)

Grid numbering system:

(a)

All basic roads (and their projections) running east and west shall be designated as "streets," and all basic grid roads and their projections running north and south shall be designated as "avenues."

(b)

Road numbers shall increase to the north and south from 1st Street, and to the east and west from 1st Avenue.

(c)

All roads south of 1st Street and west of 1st Avenue shall utilize a southwest (S.W.) directional suffix.

(d)

All roads lying south of 1st Street and east of 1st Avenue shall utilize a southeast (S.E.) directional suffix.

(e)

All roads lying north of 1st Street and east of 1st Avenue shall utilize an east (E) directional suffix.

(2)

Further division within the grid:

(a)

Where further division requires roads to be located between two (2) sequentially numbered "streets" north of 1st Street, such roads shall be identified, in order, from south to north as "place," "lane," and "manor," and shall carry the same number as the reference "street" (the nearest street to the south). Roads between two (2) sequentially numbered "streets" south of 1st Street shall be identified in order, from north to south as "place," "lane," and "manor," and shall carry the same number and suffix as the reference "street" (the nearest street to the north).

(b)

Roads to be located between two (2) sequentially numbered "avenues" west of 1st Avenue will be identified, in order, from east to west as "court," "terrace," and "drive" and will carry the same number as the reference "avenue" (the nearest avenue to the east). Roads between two (2) sequentially numbered "avenues" east of 1st Avenue will be identified, in order, from west to east as "court," "terrace," and "drive" and will carry the same number and suffix as the reference "avenue" (the nearest avenue to the west).

(3)

Other roads:

(a)

The designations of "highway," "boulevard," and "parkway" are to be reserved for major (four (4) lanes or larger) roads; "boulevard" may also be used for roads with landscaped medians.

(b)

The designations of "circle" or "square" shall be reserved for circular, rectangular, or horseshoe-shaped roads which originate and terminate on the same road.

(c)

In cases where a public or private road runs on a diagonal in contrast to the regular orientation of "streets" (east-west) and "avenues" (north-south), the road designation (i.e. "street" or "avenue") and number shall be determined based on the grid direction which is most closely approximated.

(4)

Named roads:

(a)

The requirement of number designations for roads in the unincorporated county shall not apply to named roads established prior to the effective date of this chapter (October 1, 1990).

(b)

All new roads established in the unincorporated county shall be issued a number designation in conformance with the grid pattern as described herein, with the following exceptions:

1.

Continuations of existing, named roads (roads with name designations only), or

2.

Roads on the barrier island, or

3.

Private roads.

(c)

Proposed road names shall not duplicate, or closely approximate the name of an existing or approved road.

(5)

Road signs:

(a)

When roads are created in association with platted subdivisions or planned developments (PDs), the cost of required road signs shall be borne by the developer and/or development home owners' association.

(b)

Road sign design shall be reviewed by the county in accordance with subdivision and PD review requirements, as set forth in the county land development code.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90; Ord. No. 95-10, § 23, 5-31-95; Ord. No. 2000-036, § 1, 11-7-00)

The numbering of buildings and sites in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County shall be accomplished in accordance with the grid system as described in this chapter. The following methodology shall be utilized in determining the appropriate building and/or site number designation:

(1)

Basic grid reference.

(a)

All buildings and sites in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County shall be assigned whole numbers (no fractions) related to the existing basic grid system which establishes consecutively numbered "streets" and street projections as the north-south reference, and consecutively numbered "avenues" and avenue projections as the east-west reference.

(b)

All buildings and sites shall be considered to be located between two (2) consecutively numbered "streets" or "avenues" or their projections or extensions as they would appear on a grid laid out on a map of the county, regardless of whether or not the "streets" or "avenues" physically exist.

(2)

Number ranges. Numbers of all buildings and sites shall begin with the "hundred" (100) number of the lower of the two (2) consecutive "streets" or "avenues" (or equivalent grid projections) between which the site or building is located and will be evenly distributed between the intersecting "streets" so that any number on one street or avenue will occupy a corresponding location on a parallel "street" or "avenue" in any other part of the county.

(3)

Even and odd numbers. Except as provided for in section 951.06(4), even numbers shall be issued to building and sites on the north or east side of a public or private right-of-way. Odd numbers shall be issued to buildings and sites on the south or west side of a public or private right-of-way. Upstairs entrances shall be assigned a full number and no fractional numbers shall be used.

(4)

Numbering on "circle" and "square" road designations. On roads designated as a "circle" or "square", as described in section 951.05(3)(b), the building number sequence shall be as follows:

(a)

Building numbers shall increase sequentially in a clock-wise directions around the full perimeter of the "circle" or "square." Even numbers shall be designated for buildings on the inner side of "circle" or "square," and odd numbers designated for buildings on the outer side of the "circle" or "square."

(b)

Variation from numbering sequence. If it is determined by the county community development department that the numbering sequence described in section 951.06(4)(a) is not appropriate for a "circle" or "square" with reference to the surrounding grid pattern, the department reserves the right to issue road designations and building numbers in a manner best suited to the grid system.

(5)

Corner lot numbering. The assignment of numbers for buildings on corner lots shall be determined according to which public or private right-of-way the building faces, as determined by the community development director.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)

All buildings shall have the assigned building number displayed in a manner such that the number is visible from the public or private road on which the building fronts, whether or not mail is delivered to the building. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued for a new building or structure until the building number has been displayed, in accordance with the following criteria:

(1)

The number must be in Arabic numerals; approval will not be given for numbers which are difficult to read.

(2)

The numbering must be of a weather-resistant material and securely affixed.

(3)

Numerals shall be a color contracting with the immediate background material, and shall be clearly readable from the public or private road on which the building fronts.

(a)

One- and two-family dwellings shall post a minimum three-inch numerical address.

(b)

All commercial/multi-family buildings shall post a minimum six-inch numerical address or an all inclusive address if not readily apparent.

(c)

In addition to (b), commercial complexes with multiple suites/units shall post a minimum four-inch numerical address on or adjacent to the front and rear entry door.

(4)

A property owner or his agent shall have the responsibility of contacting the community development department to determine the correct building number or numbers to be assigned to all buildings located or constructed on his property in the unincorporated area of Indian River County after the effective date of this chapter. The owner or his agent shall post the building number in accordance with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90; Ord. No. 2001-016, § 8, 6-19-01)

The following regulations are established for the notification of change of address:

(1)

Notice to comply. Where the existing building number does not conform to the requirements provided in this chapter, the community development department shall provide a notice to comply to the owner and occupants of the building. A building number shall be considered nonconforming if it does not conform with the aforementioned grid numbering system, if a building number does not exist, or if a building number is not maintained in accordance with the provisions of section 951.07.

(2)

Contents of notice. A notice to comply shall contain the following:

(a)

The correct building number and a requirement that the property owner post the number in accordance with the requirements of this chapter within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice;

(b)

The name of the person notified;

(c)

The date of the notice. A copy of the notice to comply shall be kept on file in the community development department.

(3)

[Compliance.] Within thirty (30) days from the notice to comply, the owner of the property shall ensure that the building number conforms to the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)

(1)

Appeal of building address determination. If any owner shall feel aggrieved by any building address determination or demand made under this chapter, the owner shall have the right to an administrative review of such determination or demand. In order or exercise this right, the owner, within thirty (30) days following receipt of the notice containing said determination or demand, shall send a written notice to the community development department director requesting that the director review such determination or demand within thirty (30) days and shall come to a determination. The owner shall comply with the determination of the community development department director unless, within fifteen (15) days after such determination, the owner files a request for review by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. The board of county commissioners shall schedule a hearing to be held within thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice and shall notify the owner of the date and time of the hearing and shall permit him to present evidence and argument at that hearing. After such hearing, the board shall come to a determination on such matter, and such determination shall be the final position of the county.

(2)

Appeal of road number designation requirement. Any developer/applicant of a planned development (PD) or subdivision plat who wishes to appeal the requirement of road number designations, may do so concurrently with preliminary PD or subdivision plat plan approval. The appeal shall be in writing to the community development department, and shall be submitted along with written response to county staff's preliminary plat review discrepancy letter, as explained in Chapter 913, Subdivisions and Platting, of the county land development code. The road designation appeal shall be forwarded along with preliminary plat plans, applications, and staff recommendations to the county planning and zoning commission for review and consideration of approval. In reviewing the appeal, the board shall ensure that in no case shall a proposed road name duplicate or closely approximate an existing road name, and shall consider the effect of the proposed road names with regard to 911 emergency response. The decision of the planning and zoning commission shall be final, unless the determination is further appealed to the board of county commissioners.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)