Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-28
Numbering of buildings
Operative Text
All buildings defined by this chapter shall be designated by a street number as heretofore issued by the City of Jamestown. The number of such building shall be permanently affixed upon the front portion of that building, either numerically or by a combination of letters, which when taken as a whole correspond to the number which it purports to represent, and shall be large enough to see from the street upon which said building abuts and shall be of contrasting color to the remainder of the building.
Section 215-28 of Jamestown's Code of Ordinances requires that every covered building display its officially assigned street number on its front facade. The number must be permanently affixed, large enough to be read from the street, and rendered in a color that contrasts with the surrounding building surface. The number may appear as numerals, letters, or a combination of both, as long as the overall display accurately represents the assigned address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-28, compliant property operators ensure that each covered building carries its City of Jamestown–issued street number in a permanent, front-facing installation. The display should be sized so it is legible from the abutting street and should use colors that stand out clearly against the building's exterior finish. Routine property inspections are a common opportunity to verify that signage has not faded, been obscured, or become detached over time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-28 establishes that the building where a tenant lives must bear a visible, permanently affixed street number on its front, as assigned by the City of Jamestown. If a building's number is missing, illegible, or non-contrasting, that may constitute a code violation that tenants can report to the appropriate Jamestown municipal code enforcement office. Tenants who believe this provision is not being met may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation to gather and what complaint avenues are available.
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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