Cloquet, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 10.3, 10.7 (2026) § 10.3.08
House, Building, and Lot Numbering
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10.3.08 House, Building, and Lot Numbering.
Subd. 1 Assignment. All streets and avenues in the City shall be assigned numbers in accordance with the
plan set forth in this Section
Subd. 2 Numbering Plan.
A. For the purpose of numbering houses or lots on streets or avenues
running in an easterly and westerly direction in the City, Broadway from Avenue A to
Prospect Avenue shall be used as a base line and starting point and all numbers of houses
and lots on streets or avenues running east and west from Broadway shall be designated
by the street and number as designated on the official numbering map referred to in this
Section as east or west of Broadway on the avenues or streets.
B. For all streets and avenues running north and south, Cloquet Avenue
from 18th Street to Broadway and Avenue "A" from Broadway to Chestnut Street and a
prolongation of Avenue "A" from its intersection with Chestnut Street, following parallel
with railroad tracks to the City limits, shall be used as base lines and starting points for
numbering houses and lots on streets and avenues running north and south from Cloquet
Avenue and Avenue "A." All houses and lots south of Cloquet Avenue from 18th Street
to Broadway shall be numbered as South and all houses north of the Cloquet Avenue
from 18th Street to Broadway shall be numbered as North.
C. It shall be further provided that numbers shall be assigned to every 25
feet of lots fronting on all north and south streets and avenues and the even numbers shall
be used on the southerly and easterly sides of streets and avenues. The odd numbers shall
be used on the northerly and westerly sides in accordance with the map prepared by the
City Engineer, which map shall be hereby designated and adopted as the official
numbering map for the City.
Subd. 3 Notice. It shall be further provided that the City Administrator of the City shall give public notice
of the adopting of the numbering maps, which the notice shall be published once each week for two (2)
successive weeks in the official newspaper of the City. After the publication it shall be the duty of all
owners and occupants of buildings upon the streets and avenues to obtain from the City Clerk the correct
numbers of their respective buildings, and to cause correct numbers to be placed on their buildings in
accordance with the numbering placed on the official map within sixty (60) days from the date of the
publication of the last notice as provided in this Section. Numbers shall be on the house, building or lot in
a way visible to the street posted. Numbers shall be at least 3-1/2" high and of a contrasting color to the
background on which they are mounted.Section 10.3.08 of the Cloquet City Code establishes a standardized system for assigning street numbers to all houses, buildings, and lots within the city, using Broadway and specific avenues as baseline reference points. Numbers are distributed in 25-foot increments along north-south streets, with even numbers on the south and east sides and odd numbers on the north and west sides. Once the City Administrator publishes the official numbering map in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks, all building owners and occupants have 60 days to obtain their correct number from the City Clerk and display it visibly on their building using numerals at least 3½ inches tall in a contrasting color.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10.3.08 of the Cloquet City Code, compliant property owners and managers ensure that each building displays its officially assigned address number, obtained from the City Clerk, within 60 days of the final published notice. Numbers must be posted in a location visible from the street, stand at least 3½ inches tall, and contrast clearly with the surface on which they are mounted. Operators who manage multiple properties generally verify that every building in their portfolio meets these display requirements and reflects the number shown on the city's official numbering map.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10.3.08 of the Cloquet City Code places the duty to post correct address numbers on both owners and occupants of buildings, meaning tenants share responsibility for ensuring the assigned number is visibly displayed. If a building lacks a properly posted number or the displayed number does not match the official city map, tenants can contact the City Clerk to confirm the correct assigned number and bring the discrepancy to the property owner's attention. Tenants who believe a violation exists may also reach out to the appropriate Cloquet city office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options under this provision.
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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