WHEREAS Section 210(112) of the Municipal Act R.S.O., 1990, Chapter M45, authorizes the Councils of local municipalities to pass by-laws for the numbering of the buildings and lots along any highway or any other property in the municipality that is considered necessary to number by the Council, and for affixing numbers to the buildings and for charging the owner or occupant with the expense incident to the numbering of the lot or property; 

• 7.1 The property number erected shall be as assigned by the Municipality.
• 7.2 All numbers shall be a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) in height.
• 7.3 Property numbers shall read horizontally.
• 7.4 The property number shall be displayed in numeral form (eg. 116) and not written form (eg. one hundred and sixteen).
• 7.5 Where there are two dwelling units (or commercial units etc.) or more with separate outside entrances at a single address number, this number and the letter representing the unit portion of a civic address shall be displayed next to the exterior door which provides access to such unit. The property number shall be displayed as per 7.7.1.
• 7.6 A separate post is required for the number plate where the main building is greater than 9 m (30 ft.) from the edge of the road surface, except as provided for below, in accordance with the following provisions:
• 7.6.1 The municipal number must be of a reflective material in white or silver, in sharp contrast to a reflective dark green background upon which it is affixed, and affixed to both sides of the number plate.
• 7.6.2 The number plate shall be erected perpendicular to the road.
• 7.6.3 The number plate shall be erected at approximately 1.7 m (5.5 ft.) above grade but in no case less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) above grade, or in a manner approved by the Road Superintendent of the Municipality.
• 7.6.4 The post shall be situated approximately 1 m from the property line (e.g., between approximately 9 m and 11 m from the road centreline for a 20-m road allowance) and 1 m from the laneway or driveway that serves as the principal access to the property. The Road Superintendent of the Municipality may approve reasonable deviations from this standard. The first priority for the location is to ensure that there will be clear visibility of the number plate from the travelled portion of the road to allow the reflection of low beam vehicle headlights. The second priority is to minimize vandalism. The preceding provisions shall apply also in the case of a forced road or a private road, where there may not be a property line established between the road and abutting land, as if such a forced or private road was located in the centre of a 20-m road allowance.
• 7.7 Where the main building is within 9 m (30 ft) of the edge of the road surface and is clearly visible from the road, the number plate or number may be fastened to the main building in accordance with the following provisions:
• 7.7.1 The property number shall be displayed on the right-hand side of the door at a height not less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) and not greater than 1.8 m (6 ft.) above the door threshold. The property number shall not be displayed on the door.
• 7.7.2 Where the door does not face the road or street to which the civic address applies, the property number shall be displayed on the right-hand side of the wall facing the travelled road at 1.5 m to 2.1 m (5 to 7 ft.) above grade.
• 7.7.3 Where a new or replacement identification number is to be erected, it must be of a reflective material in white or silver, and be in sharp contrast to a dark background, preferably a reflective number plate, upon which it is affixed.
• 7.8 Where the main building is not within 9 m (30 ft) of the edge of the road surface, but it is within a built-up area that involves a series of adjacent properties with narrow frontages (up to about 30 m/100 ft on average), allowance may be made for sign posts only at the beginning and ending of such built-up area. Generally, the sign posts in these built-up areas should be installed on properties closest to street intersections and, from there, no further apart than about 200 m (660 ft.). The intervening properties may then follow Section 7.7 of this By-law, where a reasonable level of safety is maintained (generally if the main building to be signed is within 15 m/50 ft of the road surface and is clearly visible from the road). Reflective signs, as described in Section 7.6.1, must be used in these cases.
• 7.9 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owners of existing buildings with accurately posted civic address numbers will not be required to replace such numbers in order to comply with this By-law.
  
  
  Maintenance
  
  8- That owners of properties which are affected by provisions of this By-law shall keep and maintain in good condition their identification numbers or number plates, as the case may be.
  
  9- Every owner or occupant shall ensure that the property identification sign is visible at all times and kept unobstructed by vegetation, structures, snow accumulation or any other screening.

  Prohibition

  10- That no owner of property or any person shall relocate a property identification sign post without prior authorization by the Municipality, or remove a property identification plate or number once posted except for immediate repair by the owner or the Municipality.
   
  Replacement
  
  11- That where an identification plate or number is missing or illegible, the property owner shall repair or replace the number plate or numbers immediately and,
   
• 11.1 If the property does not have an identification number posted in accordance with the provisions of this By-law, the Clerk of the Municipality may give the property owner written notification that the number plate or numbers are missing, illegible or otherwise not in compliance with this By-law and that the owner is required to rectify, within 60 days of the mailing of notice;
• 11.2 If after 60 days of the mailing of notice, the situation is not rectified in compliance with this By-law, the Municipality may make any installations or repairs that it deems appropriate, at the cost of the property owner and in an amount sufficient to cover labour, administration and materials costs. 
  
  
  Liability
  12- The Municipality shall not be liable for any loss, cost or expense which the owners of land may incur as a result of a property identification sign or number plate being damaged, missing, obstructed or illegible.
   
  Costs and Supplier
  
  13- That the Treasurer be authorized to apply any uncollected costs associated with the provision of an identification number, number plate and/or the installation of a number plate and post to the corresponding property listing in the current tax roll for collection in the same manner as municipal taxes.
  14- That for the purposes of clause 7.6 and 7.8 above, the Municipality shall maintain a supplier for replacement identification plates and posts, and the owners of these properties shall obtain from the Municipality the appropriately numbered identification plates and posts at a price set by the Municipality.
  15- That for the purposes of clause 7.5, 7.7 and 7.8 above, the owners of these properties may obtain from the Municipality the appropriate numbers or numbered identification plates at a price set by the Municipality.
   
  Records of Civic Addresses
  
  16 - That, for purposes of civic addressing and public safety, the Clerk shall keep a record of civic addresses assigned.
  Violations and Penalties
  
  17- Anyone who contravenes a section of this by-law is guilty of an offence and subject to penalty as provided for under the Provincial Offences Act.
  General
  
  18- That should any section, clause or provision of this By-law be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the validity of the remainder of this By-law shall not be affected;
   
  19- That where a form, words or expressions are prescribed in this By-law, deviations therefrom which do not change the substance or are not calculated to mislead, do not invalidate them.
   
  20- That Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 of this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the final passage thereof.
   
  21- That Clauses 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this By-law shall come into force and take effect coincident with the initial installations of property identification numbers or number plates in the municipality, upon the final passage thereof.
   
  22- That any by-law or by-laws, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this By-law are hereby deemed repealed.
   
  23- That revisions or updates may be made to the Civic Addressing Policy (Schedule “A”) after the date of passing of this By-law if the changes are authorized by a Council Resolution.
   
  READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 21st day of March, 2000.
   
  READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 21st day of March, 2000.