Morrisville Code of Ordinances - publishing_20231101

ARTICLE III.

STREET ADDRESS NUMBERING SYSTEM*

__________ * State Law References: Development of a coordinated street system, G.S. 136-66.2; authority of municipalities regarding streets, G.S. 136-66.4. __________

Sec. 54-71. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Address administrator means the town employee designated to assign street address numbers to properties in the town area.

Building means a totally enclosed structure having a roof supported by columns or walls. For the purpose of this article, each separate and distinct unit within a single structure shall also be considered a separate building.

Driveway/private street means an accessway owned and maintained by private interests leading to a building, use or structure.

Official address number means the street address assigned by the address administrator which uniquely identifies a particular building or lot. This term is synonymous with "street address number."

Public street means a dedicated and accepted public right-of-way for vehicular traffic. (Ord. No. 91-8, § 2, 2-11-91) Cross References: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 54-72. Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of this article is to provide a uniform system of road addresses for all properties and buildings throughout the town in order to facilitate provision of adequate public safety and emergency response services and to minimize difficulty in locating properties and buildings. (Ord. No. 91-8, § 1, 2-11-91)

Sec. 54-73. Administration and application.

(1) The town will be responsible for the interpretation and administration of this article, including:

(a)

Assigning all numbers for properties and buildings.

(b)

Maintaining address records of each property and building.

(c) Changing existing addresses when necessary to achieve sequential house numbering

CD54:10

Supp. No. 10