Mascoutah — Ch. 29 Art. III Environmental Requirements (Property Maintenance) § 29-3-16
Street numbers
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Each structure to which a street number has been assigned shall have the number so assigned displayed in a position easily observed and readable from the public right-of-way. The minimum size of the numbers and letters shall be four inches.
Section 29-3-16 of Mascoutah's Ch. 29 Art. III requires that any structure with an assigned street number display that number in a location that is clearly visible and legible from the public right-of-way. The displayed numbers and letters must be at least four inches in height. This rule applies to all such structures within the jurisdiction and sets a straightforward minimum standard for address visibility.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 29-3-16, compliant property operators ensure that the assigned street number is posted in a spot that can be easily seen and read from the street or public right-of-way, without obstruction from landscaping, fencing, or other features. The characters used must meet the four-inch minimum height requirement. Routine property inspections typically include verifying that address numbers remain visible, legible, and properly sized year-round.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 29-3-16 establishes that the structure where a tenant lives must display its assigned street number visibly from the public right-of-way, with characters at least four inches tall. If a building's address numbers are missing, obscured, or undersized, that may constitute a property maintenance violation under Mascoutah's code. Tenants who believe this requirement is not being met can report the concern to the local code enforcement or property maintenance authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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