It is the duty of the owner or occupant of every building in the city to number such building in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and with the numbers assigned by the city engineer. The city engineer shall assign to every building its proper number. The expense of such numbering shall be paid by the owner or occupant of the building. (Ord. 14 Art. 4 §1, 1962)

In numbering the buildings upon the streets of the city, all even numbers shall be on the south and east side of each street or avenue, and all odd numbers shall be on the north and west side of each street or avenue; provided, however, that where a street or avenue curves or changes direction, the street or avenue shall nevertheless be numbered in accordance with the principal direction thereof. (Ord. 14, Art. 4 §2, 1962)

It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of any building to place assigned numerals in a conspicuous position at the front of each building and, upon notice from the city engineer or police department, such numerals shall be so placed within thirty days after service of the notice. (Ord. 14 Art. 4 §3, 1962)

All numerals shall be of some metallic, glass, porcelain, or other durable material, or gilt lettering on the inside of a glass transom or door, and shall be distinctly legible and at least three inches in height. (Ord. 14 Art. 4 §4, 1962)

It is unlawful for any owner or occupant of any building to use or permit to be used upon any building any number other than the number assigned by the city engineer. (Ord. 14 Art. 4 §5, 1962)

The city engineer shall prepare, or cause to be prepared from time to time when directed by the city council, a map of the streets of the city showing the numbers of all buildings and lots and the names of all streets. (Ord. 14 Art. 4 §6, 1962)

Upon proper application and payment of a fee of $1.00, the city engineer shall issue to the owner or occupant of any building or lot a certificate designating the proper number for such building or lot. Any certificate so issued shall pertain to the number of only one building or lot. (Ord. 14 Art. 4 §7, 1962)

The city council shall have the power to name or rename any of the streets or public highways of the city, and the city council shall have the power to divide or subdivide any of the streets, public highways, or public lands into streets, roadways, gutters, sidewalks, and parks. (Ord. 14 Art. 4 §8, 1962)

Addresses may be painted on curbs adjacent to the property only under the following conditions:

(A) The numbers shall be black, four inches tall, on a white background. Such background shall be at least one inch larger than all lettering.

(B) The property owner must consent in writing before any numbers, background, or other markings are painted on the curb.

(C) Any person painting addresses on curbs, other than in front of his or her own property, must first register with the city engineer on forms provided by the city. The city engineer may revoke permission to paint addresses on curbs for violation of any of the terms of this section.

(D) Any person painting addresses on curbs, other than in front of his or her own property, must first obtain all applicable permits, licenses, and approvals required by this code, including but not limited to the licenses required by chapter 5-20, B.M.C.

(E) Along with the registration required by this chapter, the person painting addresses, other than in front of his or her own property, shall post a two-hundred-dollar performance bond, in a form and content acceptable to the city attorney.

(F) It shall be unlawful to paint addresses, backgrounds, or other marks on curbs except as provided in this section. (Ord. 854 §1, 1989)