§ 49-5. Address numbers.

A. 

Every structure, including one-family and two-family residences, located within the Town of Brookhaven shall have an address number and/or lettering posted in a clearly visible location from the street or roadway fronting the property as designated by the US Postal Service and/or the Town of Brookhaven.

(1) 

Address numbers and/or lettering shall be in a color contrasting with their background.

(2) 

Address numbers and/or lettering shall be arabic numerals or alphabetical letters.

B. 

Address numbers and/or lettering on residential, including one-family, two-family residences and multifamily residences, shall be a minimum of four inches in height and must be placed within the three-foot perimeter of the front entrance of the dwelling.

(1) 

In the event that the dwelling is more than 100 feet from the roadway, additional address numbers and/or lettering shall be displayed at the intersection of the roadway and driveway of the property.

C. 

Address numbers and/or lettering on commercial buildings shall be a minimum of six inches in height and must be placed in the center of the building where they can be easily read from the roadway.

(1) 

In the event that the building is more than 100 feet from the roadway, the address numbers and/or lettering shall be a minimum of 12 inches in height.

D. 

Violations. Failure of an owner or occupant to comply with § 49-5A through § 49-5C shall be deemed a violation of this section. Each and every day during which a violation continues shall be considered a separate violation punishable as described in § 49-7D.