A. Street numbers will be assigned by the city planner. For purposes of this chapter, “city planner” shall mean any member of the Talent planning department or any other department as determined by city council. Street numbers will be assigned in accordance with a policy adopted by resolution of the council, designed to provide a logical and uniform system consistent with other systems generally in use. The city planner shall prepare a map of the city and indicate there the numbers used to designate the premises, which map shall be maintained on file with the city recorder.

B. If the city council determines that any street number in actual use is out of sequence or incorrect, a street number change may be initiated by motion of the council and a new number assigned. Before assigning a correct number, the council will give notice to the owner of the premises and an opportunity to be heard at its next council meeting. Thereafter, the council shall take such action as it deems appropriate and forthwith notify the owner in writing of the number assigned, in the event of a change.

C. For all buildings hereafter completed or occupied for the first time, numbers will be assigned by the city planner. For new construction, the number will be assigned when the building permit is issued. For new occupancies, a number will be assigned on an application of the owner or occupant prior to occupancy; or in the event that no such application is made, the number shall be assigned by the city planner and written notice given to the owner or occupant.

D. Assigned numbers shall be posted on each existing building within 90 days of the date of enactment of the ordinance codified in this title. Buildings hereafter erected or occupied will be provided and posted with the assigned numbers not later than 30 days after completion, and in any event prior to occupancy of the building.

E. The numbers shall be placed on either side of the main entrance, upon the porch or piazza, or on the gateway, or in such manner that the same may be plainly seen from the street in front of the property and will not be hidden from view from the street in front of the property by any trees, bushes, shrubs or other obstructions. The numbers shall be of such size and color that they will be easily read from the street by a person with reasonable vision. [Ord. 817 § 8-3M.420, 2006.]