A.

The provisions of this Article shall apply to all streets—whether public or private, properties and buildings within the City of Watford City, North Dakota.

B.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter the authority to make decisions on street names and property/building numbers shall lie with the City of Watford City.

(Ord. No. 422, 11-2-2015)

A.

The purpose of this Article is to maintain a uniform street name and property/building numbering system within the Watford City, North Dakota in order to provide for emergency response, postal service and the provision of utility services.

B.

When necessary to further its purposes, this Article shall be amended by the City of Watford City.

(Ord. No. 422, 11-2-2015)

Reasonable fees sufficient to recover incurred costs shall be charged pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the City of Watford City City Council.

(Ord. No. 422, 11-2-2015)

Unless as otherwise herein required, an appeal of any decision of the Administrator or the Watford City Planning Commission shall be made in writing to the Watford City City Council within thirty (30) days of the date of the decision. Fees for an appeal shall be set by Resolution of the Watford City City Council.

(Ord. No. 422, 11-2-2015)

A.

GENERALLY

The words and terms used in this Chapter shall be defined as follows unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended. All words used in the singular shall include the plural and the plural the singular. Each gender shall include the others; any tense shall include the other tenses. The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive.

B.

DEFINITIONS

1.

Address. Provides the physical location of a property or building, and contains several of the following address elements: street number, street direction, street name, street suffix, post street direction, prequalifier, qualifier, apartment (or unit, space, etc.) number, city, state, zip code. An example of the use of address elements is as follows:

The address:

1001 W Somewhere Blvd NE
Bldg. 200, Suite 899
Watford City, ND 58854

Contains the following elements:

Street number—1001
Street direction—W
Street name—Somewhere
Street suffix—Blvd
Post street direction—NE
Prequalifier—Bldg. 200
Qualifier—Suite
Apartment number—899
City—Watford City
State—ND
Zip code—58854

2.

Administrator. The Watford City Planning Director or his/her designee.

3.

Apartment Complex. A building or group of buildings, each building of which is arranged in several suites of connecting rooms, each suite designed for independent housekeeping.

4.

Apartment Number. The portion of an address indicating the number of letter(s) of an apartment, unit, space, etc.

5.

Apartment Unit. One (1) or more rooms with private bath and kitchen facilities comprising an independent, self-contained dwelling unit in a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units.

6.

Baseline. The north-south line (Main Street) or east-west line (Park Avenue) used as a zero starting point for street numbering purposes.

7.

Block Indicator. A number used on street signs generally located at street intersections which sequentially increases in increments of one thousand (1,000) per mile as the distance increases in a direction away from the Watford City zero street baseline.

8.

Watford City City Council, or Council. The governing body of Watford City.

9.

Building. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind.

10.

Building Owner. The legal or beneficial owner or owners of any building to which the Article applies.

11.

Dedicated Street. Means any street, road or easement which has been previously dedicated to and accepted by Watford City; or for which an easement has been granted in favor of Watford City. Watford City must also have assumed maintenance responsibilities for such dedicated streets, determination of dedicated streets shall be upon the concurrence of the Public Works Director and Administrator.

12.

Duplex. A free standing building, exclusively for residential use by two (2) families but not more than two (2) families.

13.

Dwelling Unit. One (1) or more rooms, designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as a separate living quarter, with cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single family.

14.

Dwelling, Accessory. An independent or detached structure that is located on the same lot as a principal residential dwelling.

15.

Lot. A designated parcel, tract, or area of land established by plat, subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, to be separately owned, used, developed, or built upon.

16.

Lot, Corner. A lot or parcel of land abutting upon two (2) or more streets at their intersection or upon two (2) parts of the same street forming an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees.

17.

Lot, Flag. A large lot set back from a street that is only accessible by way of a narrow, private right-of-way or driveway.

18.

Lot, Through. A lot that fronts upon two (2) parallel streets or that fronts upon two (2) streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot.

19.

Lot, Reverse Frontage. A through lot that is not accessible from one of the parallel or nonintersecting streets upon which it fronts.

20.

Lot Frontage. That portion of a lot extending along a street line.

21.

Mile. A linear measure equal to five thousand two hundred eighty (5,280) feet, one thousand seven hundred sixty (1,760) yards, or 1.6 kilometers.

22.

Multi-Family Residential Development. Any residential development containing three (3) or more dwelling units in one (1), or in each of more than one (1), separate building(s). This term includes apartment complexes, townhouse developments, garden apartment developments, and condominium developments.

23.

NDCC. North Dakota Century Code.

24.

Parcel. One (1) or more lots designated by the Watford City Assessor to be a single entity, for the purpose of assessment of real property.

25.

Planning Commission. The duly designated planning commission of Watford City as appointed by the Watford City City Council.

26.

Point-of-Origin. The intersection of the north-south and east-west baselines establishing zero at the intersection.

27.

Post Street Direction. The portion of an address that is used after the street suffix, and which is typically used to indicate directional differences in two (2) aligning culs-de-sac of the same name that are intersected by a street, and portions of circular and curvilinear streets.

28.

Prequalifier. The portion of an address that describes a separate building on a multi-building property (e.g., Bldg. G, Bldg. 200, etc.).

29.

Property. A lot, parcel, or tract of land upon which buildings or structures could be located.

30.

Qualifier. The portion of an address that describes the unit type (e.g., suite, apartment, penthouse, room, unit, space, etc.)

31.

Right-of-Way. All public and private streets.

32.

Section. An area of land, typically one (1) square mile.

33.

Street, Private. Any street, road or easement for which Watford City has not accepted an offer of dedication or maintenance responsibilities.

34.

Street, Public. Any vehicular way that: 1) is an existing State, County, or municipal roadway; 2) is shown upon a plat approved pursuant to law; 3) is approved by other official action, whether improved or unimproved. The definition includes streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, lanes, alleys, viaducts, public easements, rights-of-ways, and other ways.

35.

Street Direction. The portion of an address which indicates the direction a street travels from the baseline such as "N" Linda Street (north of the Park Avenue baseline) or "W" Irene Street (west of the Main Street baseline). "Street Direction" is typically used in an address in front of the street name.

36.

Street Name. The portion of an address which is neither a "Street Direction" nor a "Street Suffix," and which is typically located between a "Street Direction" and "Street Suffix" (W. Park Avenue).

37.

Street Number. The portion of an address which is used as the property or building identifying number along a street.

38.

Street Sign. A sign that typically displays street direction, street name, street suffix, and a block indicator.

39.

Street Suffix. The portion of an address indicating the street type designation such as "Court (CT)," "Way (WY)," "Place (PL)," or "Lane (LN)."

(Ord. No. 422, 11-2-2015)

A.

NEW STREET NAMES FOR DIVISION OF LAND MAPS

1.

Prior to submittal of a final subdivision or final large parcels map, or upon initial application of a parcel map, the applicant shall submit to the Administrator a written request to reserve any required new street names on forms provided by the planning department. The applicant shall include one (1) copy of the map or other acceptable document indicating where the street names are proposed to be used.

2.

Street names shall be approved by the Watford City City Council prior to the recording of division of land maps.

3.

Street names approved pursuant to this Section shall be reserved until recordation or expiration of the map.

4.

The provisions of the Article shall be followed in requesting new street names.

5.

Street name signs must be installed prior to issuance of building permits for new divisions of land.

B.

PROCEDURE FOR NAMING EXISTING UNNAMED PUBLIC STREETS

1.

Should a Watford City agency or abutting property owner request a street name for an unnamed "public street" street the following procedure shall be followed.

a.

The Town agency or abutting property owner or authorized agent shall complete and submit a "Request for Street Name" form.

b.

For unnamed streets, upon receiving a "Street Name & Address Request Application" the Administrator shall review all existing recorded maps and documents that created said street to determine if a name was given at the time of recording. If a name was given, the Administrator shall evaluate if the name conflicts with an existing street name. If no conflicts exist the original name shall be used, and no action of the Planning Commission, or City Council is required.

c.

If a street name was not assigned at the time of creation of the street, or if the name for a street that was originally assigned is in conflict with an existing street name the City Council shall select a new street name.

d.

The Watford City Public Works Department shall be responsible for the installation of all signage and hardware as funds allow.

C.

PROCEDURE FOR RENAMING A STREET

1.

A Watford City Agency, or abutting property owner desiring to have an existing public or private street renamed shall fill out a Request for Street Name form and submit that form with requested name(s) to the Administrator. Should the request be for the renaming of a private street proceed to Number 3. below.

2.

Where a "public street" is proposed to be renamed, the Watford City City Council must, by majority vote of the members present, determine whether to proceed with a hearing to consider the renaming of a public street. Should the vote to proceed with a hearing fail the applicant shall be advised in writing and no further action shall be taken. Should the vote to proceed with a hearing pass, proceed to Number 3. below.

3.

The Administrator shall check existing and reserved street names to avoid duplication. The Administrator shall then provide, by mail, written notice to all property owners abutting on the street of the proposed street name change, and date of the meeting at which the City Council will hear the request, and that they may attend the meeting or provide written comments to the City Council.

4.

Where the applicant for a street renaming is an abutting property owner or authorized agent he/she shall, within sixty (60) days after the date of approval of the new street name, make payment to Watford City for all costs of new street signage as determined by the Department of Public Works, and any other fees required pursuant to Section D. Failure to make payment within sixty (60) days shall cause termination of all proceedings.

D.

NOTIFICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW STREET NAME OR STREET RENAMING

1.

All street names or street renaming approved by the City Council shall become effective following expiration of a sixty-day period commencing from the date the change was approved.

2.

Property owners and other affected agencies shall be notified of approved street names or street renames by written notice from the Administrator.

E.

STREET NAME DIRECTORY

The Watford City Planning Department shall be responsible for maintaining and publishing the Street Name Directory at such intervals and in such quantities as may be deemed necessary. All street names and related information shall be entered into the Street Name Directory.

F.

GENERAL STREET NAME REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES, AND CONFIGURATION STANDARDS

1.

Street names are restricted to a maximum of fourteen (14) letters and spaces, fifteen (15) if the name contains an "i".

2.

Street names should be pleasant-sounding, appropriate, and easy to read (so that the public, and children in particular, can pronounce the name clearly and correctly in an emergency situation).

3.

Street names that have different spellings but sound the same (e.g., Knight and Night, Our and Hour, etc.) are not acceptable.

4.

Street names that are likely to cause confusion or uncertainty with existing street names because of spelling or pronunciation (e.g., Donna and Donner) are not acceptable.

5.

Street names with the same theme (e.g., flowers, states, names of presidents, etc.) are suggested for naming streets within an entire subdivision.

6.

Street names that are used as two (2) words cannot be used as one (1) word and vice versa (e.g., Bitterroot and Bitter Root) are not acceptable.

7.

Street directions ("N," "S," "E," or "W") are required when a street alignment crosses the Watford City baseline streets, but street directions should not be part of a street name, (N "West" Moon).

8.

Circular street addresses should not use street directions or post street directions. The name for a circular street should be used from its origin to its point of termination and should not include the use of street direction or post street direction elements.

9.

Requirements for Private Streets.

a.

All private streets which provide the only means of access to a minimum of three (3) properties or buildings shall be named and signage shall be provided in accordance with this Article.

b.

A sign bearing the words "Private Street" may be mounted directly below the street name sign by the street owner(s).

c.

All private street signage and hardware, as well as the expense for the material, shall be the responsibility of the landowner, and shall conform to the design standards in effect at the time of installation.

10.

Requirements for Section and Quarter-Section Lines. All streets, roads and easements lying along the continuation of a section or quarter-section line in its progression from section to section should bear the same name.

11.

Requirements for Straight Streets.

a.

If a newly developed street is to be connected to an existing street, or if its centerline is within fifty (50) feet of the centerline of an existing street, the new street should assume the name of the existing street.

b.

In the event the centerlines of two (2) newly developed streets fall within fifty (50) feet of the centerline of an existing street, the existing street name should go to the closest new street.

c.

Any street that is not aligned with or is not an extension of any other street shall receive a separate name.

d.

Once a street name is assigned to an alignment, no other name should be assigned to that alignment unless a new street segment, in the future, cannot connect to the existing street segments.

12.

Requirements for Culs-de-sac.

a.

When a cul-de-sac is located at the end of an existing street right-of-way or alignment, it should be given the same name of that street with the same street suffix.

b.

When two (2) culs-de-sac approach each other from opposite directions and are on the same alignment and do not join, they should be assigned different street names.

c.

When two (2) culs-de-sac extending in opposite directions are in direct alignment, divided perpendicularly by a cross street, the cul-de-sac should be assigned one (1) street name and a post street direction.

d.

When a cul-de-sac exists or is constructed at the end of an existing street right-of-way or alignment, it should be given the name and suffix of that street, whether the cul-de-sac is straight, curves or meanders.

e.

No more than one (1) cul-de-sac (two (2) if on the same alignment) may bear the same street name as the principal street it intersects. In such cases the cul-de-sac street name should use a post street direction.

13.

Requirements for Loops, Curves, Horseshoes.

a.

A loop street should not use the same or similar street name as that of the principal street.

b.

Where a street curves in excess of forty-five (45) degrees thereby changing its predominant direction, but does not exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet in length before intersecting with another street, then no new street name should be required.

c.

Where a street curves in excess of forty-five (45) degrees thereby changing its predominant direction, and exceeds one hundred fifty (150) feet in length, and does not resume its original direction, a new street name or directional prefix may be required either at the curve's midpoint or, if existing, at an intersecting street or other "natural" break which is in close proximity to said curve's midpoint.

d.

A horseshoe shaped street should carry the same name (from end to end) but should be numbered in such a way that the lowest odd and even number for a lot or structure should begin at that part of the street that is closest to the Watford City baseline streets and terminate with a progressively higher number at the street's second intersection.

14.

Requirements for Curvilinear streets.

a.

A street which leaves its alignment by not more than one hundred fifty (150) feet should retain the name of the original alignment.

b.

A street which leaves its alignment and returns to the original alignment should retain the name of the original alignment.

c.

A street which leaves its alignment by more than one hundred fifty (150) feet or curves in excess of forty-five (45) degrees and does not return to its original alignment may retain the original name of the alignment if it does not connect to another street having the same alignment. It may be required to have a post street direction after the suffix (e.g., Dandelion Street and Dandelion Street S).

d.

A curvilinear street may be subject to a name change if the street it connects to precedes the existence of the curvilinear street.

15.

In-Line But Not Abutting Street Segments. All highways, streets, roadways, and easements which would join if continued along the course on which they lie should be known by the same name, unless interrupted by subdivisions, railroads, freeway, etc., and eventual connection is not probable; in which case the segments should bear different names.

16.

Street Suffixes. Street suffix abbreviations shall be equivalent to the United States Postal Service standards. The following street suffix guidelines should be followed. The use of any other suffix must be approved by the City Council.

a.

AVENUE: A street usually running in an east-west direction.

b.

BOULEVARD: a street with a median reflecting the boulevard character implied in the name.

c.

CIRCLE: a street that starts and ends on the same street or itself or a cul-de-sac with an island.

d.

COURT: a dead end street such as a cul-de-sac that does not have any side streets.

e.

DRIVE: a curvilinear street.

f.

PARKWAY: a special scenic route street or park drive.

g.

PLACE: a dead end street such as a cul-de-sac that does not have any side streets.

h.

ROAD: a limited thoroughfare that is frequently used, has heavy traffic volume and runs in any direction.

i.

STREET: a street usually running in a north-south direction.

j.

TERRACE: a special scenic route street, usually with a view.

k.

TRAIL: a curvilinear street, usually with a scenic appeal.

l.

WAY: a street one (1) mile or less in length that is open at both ends.

17.

Exceptions to Guidelines. Requests for exceptions to these guidelines must be made in writing, and shall only be approved by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 422, 11-2-2015)

A.

PROPERTY/BUILDING NUMBERING GUIDELINES

1.

Base Dividing Line Streets (Baseline Streets)

a.

For the purpose of this Chapter the dividing lines shall be Park Avenue between the north and south areas of the City, and the Main Street between the east and west area of the City. Where the Park Avenue Quarter-Quarter section line extends beyond where the road ends will also be the north and south division line.

b.

In general, address numbers shall be assigned based on property's orientation to the base dividing lines.

2.

Street Direction Designation

a.

Streets running north and south, that cross Park Avenue and that use the same street name on either side shall use a street direction of "N" (north of Park Ave) or "S" (south of Park Ave).

b.

Streets running east and west, that cross Main Street and that use the same street name on either side shall use a street direction of "E" (east of Main St) or "W" (west of Main St).

3.

Assignment of Property/Building Numbers

a.

Numbering System—General

i.

Property/building numbers should typically be assigned based on distance from the base line with five hundred (500) being available between section lines (approximately one (1) mile distance, or a "block").

ii.

"Accessory Dwellings" (see definition) should have the same street address in addition to a letter of the alphabet assigned to the original address for the property (e.g., 1946 Mt. Charleston Ave for the principal dwelling and 1946-A for the accessory dwelling).

iii.

For all types of development the correct property number must be shown on properties/buildings as follows:

a.

Correct property numbers (and complete address) must be shown on building permit and other applications, or the permit or other application shall not be issued. Building permit and other application type applicants shall be directed to the Administrator when necessary to have a property number assigned.

b.

Prior to calling for the first building inspection the address number(s) must be permanently or temporarily affixed to the property in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

c.

Prior to calling for a final building inspection the address number(s) must be permanently affixed to the property or building pursuant to the provisions of this Article.

b.

Use of Odd and Even Numbers

i.

On streets running east and west, all properties/buildings on the north side of the street shall be numbered with even numbers and all properties/buildings on the south side of the street shall be numbered with odd numbers.

ii.

On streets running north and south, all properties/buildings on the west side of the street shall be numbered odd numbers and all properties/buildings on the east side of the street shall be numbered with even numbers.

iii.

On circular streets the property/building numbers shall begin at the agreed upon entry point and starting number, and continue clockwise with even numbers on the interior side of the street and odd numbers on the exterior side of the street, using five hundred (500) address numbers per mile.

4.

Minor and Major Renumbering Procedures

a.

Minor Renumbering Procedure. The "minor" renumbering procedure allows the Administrator to determine address problems and make corrections and adjustments in instances where not more than ten (10) properties are affected.

i.

Minor corrections may be made by the Administrator in instances such as, but not limited to, an error in assignment of addresses, errors in the property numbers such as even and odd numbers mixed, out of sequence, or on the incorrect side of the street, or after consulting with emergency service providers the Administrator has determined that confusion may exist that will affect emergency service response.

ii.

When it is necessary to correct an existing minor property numbering problem, all affected property owners shall be notified in writing of the proposed action by the Administrator. The written notice shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of the notice.

iii.

Appeals of any such decision made by the Administrator shall be heard by the City Council without any charge or fee.

b.

Major Renumbering Procedure. The "major" renumbering procedure requires action by the City Council, and is followed to make corrections and adjustments in instances where more than ten (10) properties are affected.

i.

Major corrections must be made by the City Council in instances such as, but not limited to, an error in assignment of addresses, errors in the property numbers such as even and odd numbers mixed, out of sequence, or on the incorrect side of the street, or after consulting with emergency service providers the City Council has determined that confusion may exist that will affect emergency service response.

ii.

When it is necessary to correct an existing major property numbering problem, the City Council must first determine, by majority vote of the members present, that a major problem exists. The City Council shall set a date for hearing the matter, and the Administrator shall provide, by mail, written notice of the meeting to all affected property owners, advising that they may attend the meeting or provide written comments to the City Council.

iii.

The Administrator shall provide written notice to all affected property owners advising of the City Council's action, and that any action to renumber properties shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of the notice.

5.

Retention of Old Addresses. Upon notification to any property owner, owners or agent that property/building numbers must be changed, the old numbers may be temporarily retained, in addition to the new numbers, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days after the official notice of the required change.

6.

Display of Address Numbers, Responsibility, Display Regulations

a.

The owner, owners, or authorized agent of any property used for residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes, exempting agriculture, whether used continually or intermittently, shall place, or cause to be placed, so as to be readily seen from the street, the appropriate address number assigned to such property/building as herein specified in this Article.

b.

To ensure prompt delivery of emergency and routine services, it is important that assigned property/building numbers be displayed on each property/building. Postal regulations require that each mailbox be identified; however, along many streets, mailboxes are not suitably located to provide for the identification and location of each building. Therefore, many properties will require display of property numbers on both mailboxes and properties/buildings.

c.

Display of Address Numbers on Residential Properties that are Less Than One (1) Acre Net in Area; and all Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Other Property Uses.

i.

Numbers shall be affixed in a place visible from the public or private street, or access area.

ii.

Whenever possible numbers should be displayed near a light source to improve visibility at night.

iii.

Numbers shall be placed on a background of contrasting color (light on dark, dark on light).

iv.

Numbers shall be large enough to be read from the street.

v.

If the principal building is not visible from the street, the numbers shall be displayed on a mailbox, gate post, fence, tree, planter box, or other conspicuous location on the property near the driveway.

vi.

If the principal building is shared with another person who has a separate entrance and each entrance has been assigned an individual address number, then each should display his/her number near his/her doorway, and as required in Sections i. through v. above.

vii.

On corner lots, the number must be displayed to face the street which is part of the address.

d.

Display of Address Numbers on Residential Properties that are One (1) Acre Net or Larger in Area.

i.

In order to improve emergency response in rural areas on properties that are one (1) acre net in size or larger upon which one (1) or more single family residences or a duplex exists a reflective address number placard shall be permanently attached to the front of the property near the driveway for each single family residence on the property. The placard(s) should be placed on a mailbox, post, gate post, fence, tree, planter box, or other conspicuous location on the property near the driveway.

ii.

Compliance with section i. above shall be required within two (2) years of the effective date of this Article.

e.

Where applicable, a person owning any property or building, or the agent thereof, being otherwise in compliance with the requirements of this Article may, pursuant to this Section, paint or cause to be painted upon the outer (street) side of the street curb to the front of the property/building and within extended property lines the number of such property/building, but no other number or letter shall be shown. All property/building numbers placed on curbs shall be a minimum of three (3) inches in height, and shall be of a high quality black enamel paint centered on a white enamel background.

7.

Numbering Corner Lots

a.

The initial address for a vacant corner lot having frontage on two (2) streets, shall be based on the narrower of the two (2) linear street frontage measurements.

b.

In such cases where a building is constructed on a corner lot upon which the front of the building does not correspond with the address originally assigned to the lot, said address shall be changed to reflect the correct address for the building.

8.

Initial Assignment of Numbers

a.

Numbers shall be assigned by the Administrator, and shall be made available to property owners and agents as soon as practicable. Numbers must be displayed as required on all buildings within ninety (90) days of availability.

B.

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS

1.

Multi-Family Residential developments shall be assigned an address corresponding to the primary street from which the major ingress and egress occurs. The development address shall be called the "Main Parcel Address."

2.

All buildings within the development shall be assigned a separate building address number. The addition of any other building(s) to the development shall require a separate building address number(s). All individual dwelling units within any building in the development shall have an apartment or suite number assigned.

3.

A building address shall be assigned to the primary street from which the major ingress and egress occurs to that building. In a development that includes one (1) or more private streets accessing three (3) or more multi-family buildings, the building addresses shall be assigned to a private street which is named in accordance with this Article.

a.

If the multi-family residential building is a multi-story structure, with less than one hundred (100) total units per story for the entire development, an apartment or suite number shall be assigned for each unit starting at the primary entrance and continuing counterclockwise as follows:

i.

Addresses for a multi-story building with less than one hundred (100) units per floor:

101—199 for the first floor units
201—299 for the second floor units
301—399 for the third floor units

ii.

The apartment numbers shall "line-up," one above/below the other as follows: 301—399, third floor directly above the apartments of 201—299 which are located on the second floor, which in turn would be directly above the units of 101—199 located on the first floor.

C.

MOBILE HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

1.

Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks (Park) shall be assigned an address, which shall be called the "Main Parcel Address." Consecutive lot, row and space numbers shall be issued to each space within the Park, and shall be numbered using a system acceptable to the Administrator. Space numbers shall be displayed at each space using numbers large enough to be easily seen.

2.

Parks existing prior to the effective date of this Article shall be allowed to continue any existing numbering systems unless the Administrator has determined that the confusion may exist that will affect emergency service response.

D.

COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES

1.

All separate and distinct commercial, office and industrial complexes having multiple tenant accommodations shall be assigned an address. This address shall be called the "Main Parcel Address."

2.

All principal buildings within a complex shall have an address number assigned. The addition of any other building(s) to the complex shall require separate building address numbers. All individual businesses within any building in the complex shall have a suite number assigned.

3.

The building address shall be assigned to the primary street from which the major ingress and egress occurs to that building. In a complex that includes one (1) or more private streets accessing three (3) or more principal buildings, the building address numbers will be assigned to a private street which is named in accordance with this Article.

4.

For strip-mall type shopping center and business office complexes one (1) address number shall be assigned to the strip-mall, and each individual business shall have a unique suite number.

(Ord. No. 422, 11-2-2015)