150.01 DEFINITIONS.
For use in this chapter, the following terms are defined:
1. "Owner" means the owner of the principal building.
2. "Principal building" means the main building on any lot or subdivision thereof.
Municipal Code
Chapter 150 – Building Numbering
Regulations governing the assignment, display, and enforcement of building numbers on principal buildings within the City, including the Clerk's responsibility to prepare and maintain a building numbering map.
Chapter 150
Building Numbering
Chapter Contents
150.01 Definitions
150.03 Building Numbering Map
150.02 Owner Requirements
150.02 OWNER REQUIREMENTS.
Every owner shall comply with the following numbering requirements:
1. Obtain Building Number. The owner shall obtain the assigned number to the principal building from the Clerk.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[3d])
2. Display Building Number. The owner shall place or cause to be installed and maintained on the principal building the assigned number in a conspicuous place to the street in figures not less than three (3) inches in height and of a contrasting color with their background.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[3d])
3. Failure to Comply. If an owner refuses to number a building as herein provided, or fails to do so for a period of thirty (30) days after being notified in writing by the City to do so, the City may proceed to place the assigned number on the principal building and assess the costs against the property for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[3h])
150.03 BUILDING NUMBERING MAP.
The Clerk shall be responsible for preparing and maintaining a building numbering map.