How to get or change a building address

(a) Assignment of new address. The director is authorized to assign an appropriate number to each building upon application for a building permit or upon request by the property owner, lessee, tenant, renter or government agency. If circumstances indicate a reasonable need for consultation and consent by the property owner to any new or change of address application by a nonowner, the director may require such consultation and consent before issuing a new or change of address. (1) For existing buildings without an address, the following information shall be provided to the director when applying for an address: (A) Tax map key number of the property. (B) Name of the property owner, and name of the applicant (if not the owner). (C) Plot plan of the parcel showing all driveways and buildings. (D) The director may request additional information as needed to determine the assignment of the correct number. (2) Prior to the assignment of an address, the street that is to be part of the address shall have an official name. If the street does not have an official name, the applicant shall work with the planning department to name the street in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in Street Names, division 3 of the article. SUPP. 1 (1-2017) 14-34 GENERAL WELFARE § 14-82 (3) Provided the street has an official name, within fourteen calendar days of the filing of the application with the director, the director shall assign a building number and notify the applicant in writing of the assigned building number and any special requirements as to posting location, number size or other requirements. (4) For new buildings, the director will assign building numbers as part of the building permit process. If the location of the driveway to the property should change after the issuance of the building permit, the applicant or the applicant’s builder must notify the planning department prior to occupancy to determine whether a change in the building number is necessary. (b) Changing an address. (1) The director may change an address when it is out of sequence, does not conform to the numbering standards established in this article, is confusing, or might delay emergency response. If an address is changed, the director must notify the owner in writing at least thirty days before the effective date. (2) A property owner may apply for an address change for personal reasons by submitting an application for number change and paying a fee of $50. The director may deny the application if the proposed address does not meet the requirements of this article. (2004, ord 04-82, sec 2.)14-82