ORD NO 01-2006 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 1 -2006
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING ADDRESS
NUMBERS WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, That there is a need to establish a system for assigning address
numbers for the City of Van Buren to prevent confusion and
establish conformity of procedures; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission, after notice and a public hearing, has
recommended that the City adopt a system for assigning address
numbers.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: Address Assignment Responsibilitv. Property addresses within
the Van Buren city limits shall be the responsibility of the City of
Van Buren. The Mayor's authorized representative, herein called
the City Representative, shall assign new property addresses in
accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 2: Numbering System. Within the City of Van Buren, the North
South addressing baseline is hereby designated as Arkansas
Highway 59 from the north city limits extending south to Hemlock
Avenue, then west to the west end of Hemlock Avenue, then south
along Highland Avenue to Elm Avenue and continuing south along
Major Henry to the Arkansas River and the East -West addressing
baseline is hereby designated as Main Street/ Kibler Road (AR.
Hwy 162) from the Arkansas River to the East city limits. All
avenues, streets and alleys running generally North and South shall
be numbered to increase from the East -West addressing baseline
consecutively to the city limits or the extremity of such avenue,
alley or street. Avenues, streets or alleys running generally East
and West shall be numbered to increase from the North -South
addressing baseline in the same manner.
One whole number shall have been assigned for every twenty -five
(25) feet of street frontage whether improved property or vacant lot
on every street within the corporate limits. Odd numbers shall be
assigned to the left side of the street on all North -South streets as
address numbers increase away from the East -West addressing
baseline, and even numbers on the right side. On East -West
0 streets, odd numbers shall be assigned to the left side of the street
as address numbers increase away from the North -South
0 addressing baseline, and even numbers on the right side.
All numbers assigned to property and buildings shall be assigned
on the basis of one for each 25 feet street frontage. Where a lot of
record is in excess of 25 feet of road frontage, with a single
building accessed by a driveway, the building address shall be the
nearest address number corresponding to the location of the
building's front door.
For a building located along a driveway or unnamed private road,
which is visible from a public street, the address number shall be
the nearest number corresponding to the junction of the driveway
with the public street.
All address numbers assigned to buildings shall be assigned to the
front (front entrance side) of the building.
SECTION 3: Platted Subdivisions. In platted residential subdivisions, the City
Representative shall assign each lot an address. Address numbers
will be assigned to the center of each lot. Address numbers shall
be assigned to Tots in the appropriate odd or even numerical
sequence in accordance with Article 2 above. Corner Tots shall be
assigned two (2) addresses. The City Representative, based on the
building permit site plan, will determine the official address for
corner lots. The front building entrance shall establish the front of
the building for purposes of addressing and determining building
setback requirements.
SECTION 4: Owners to Provide Numbers. Every property owner of improved
property for which a building permit is issued shall purchase and
display in a conspicuous place on said property the address number
assigned. The number herein required shall not be less than three
(3) inches in height and shall be of durable reflective material to
enhance visibility. The number(s) shall be conspicuously placed
on the front of each building so that the number is visible from and
oriented toward the street on which the number is based.
Whenever any building is situated so it is not clearly visible from
the street the number(s) assigned shall be placed near the driveway
or common entrance to such buildings. Numbers painted or
stenciled on shall not be a substitute for the display of address
numbers as described in this Article. No occupancy certificate
shall be issued for any improved property for which a building
permit is issued until the provisions of this ordinance have been
met.
0
SECTION 5: Variance Procedure. An appeal or application for variance may be
made to the Board of Adjustment by any person, firm or
corporation aggrieved, or by any governmental officer, department,
board or bureau affected by any decision of the City
Representative herein, based in whole or in part upon the
provisions of this Ordinance. The Board of Adjustment shall
publish a notice of the time and place of a public hearing upon
such appeal or application for variation; such notice shall be
published at least once, not less than ten (10) days preceding the
date of such hearing in an official paper or newspaper of general
circulation in Van Buren, such notice to contain the particular
location for which the appeal or variation is requested as well as a
brief statement of what the proposed appeal or variation consists
of. A sign three (3) feet wide and four (4) feet high shall be placed
upon the property by the building inspector giving the date, place
of the public hearing and what the appeal or variance consists of
fifteen (15) days before the date of the public hearing. The Board
shall also give notice of such hearing to interested persons and
organizations as it shall deem feasible and practicable. Upon the
date of the hearing any party may appear before the board in
person or by attorney. The applicant shall be required to pay a
filing lee of ten ($10.00) dollars to cover the cost of publishing and
mailing notices and such other expenses as may be incurred in
connection with such appeal or application.
SECTION 6: Severability. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are repealed to the extent of the conflict. The provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if provisions shall for
any reason be illegal or invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remainder of this Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS a 3' I)AY OF JANUARY, 2006.
MA RJOH IN
ATTE TED:
CITY CLERIC/TREASURER