Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-51
Uniform system of house numbers
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A. Establishment of uniform system. This section applies to all one- and two-family homes (hereinafter "homes") in the Village of Thomaston. All homes shall display address numbers in accordance with this section. This section shall apply to all homes erected, constructed, located or maintained in the Village on or after the date of enactment of this section. B. Assignment of address numbers. The Village Clerk, with the advice of the Building Inspector, shall assign address numbers to homes. Existing homes shall continue to use the existing address numbers, unless otherwise authorized by the Village Clerk. C. Numbers of new homes. Whenever any new home is erected or located in the Village, it shall be the duty of the owner and occupant of such property to procure the correct address number from the Village Clerk and to post and maintain the address number in a conspicuous location in accordance with this section prior to and during any period in which the property is occupied as a residence. D. Location and installation of numbers. (1) The address number of the home shall be displayed in a conspicuous location at the property as required by this section. (2) The address number of each home shall be conspicuously displayed immediately above or at the principal entrance to the residence, or, in the case of multiple entrances, at a location designated by the Village Clerk, and in such a manner that the number can be seen plainly from the street. (3) In the case of a home located 60 feet or more from the nearest public road, the address number shall be erected on a post and located so that the numbers are perpendicular to the roadway and the post is located not more than 10 feet from the right-of-way of the road and not more than 10 feet from the driveway serving the home. The address numbers shall be displayed not less than 3 1/2 feet nor more than 4 1/2 feet from ground level and shall not be concealed from view from the road. Address numbers shall be plainly visible and shall not be less than 2 1/2 inches in height. When placed on posts, the address numbers shall be displayed so as to be visible from oncoming traffic in either direction. In the event of any question as to the proper location of an address number, the determination of the Village Clerk shall be final. (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the display of additional address numbers at other locations on the premises. E. Violations and penalties. Any person who fails to display an address number as required by this section or who willfully disturbs, removes, defaces or damages any address number erected or maintained pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a violation and subject to penalties as provided in this Code.
Section 116-51 of the Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes a uniform house-numbering system for all one- and two-family homes in the Village of Thomaston. Every home must display its assigned address number in a conspicuous location visible from the street, with specific rules governing height, size, and placement depending on how far the home sits from the nearest public road. Numbers are assigned by the Village Clerk, and anyone who fails to display a proper number or who damages or removes one may be found guilty of a violation subject to penalties under the Village Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 116-51 generally obtain the correct address number from the Village Clerk before a new home is occupied and post it in a location that meets the section's visibility and placement requirements. For homes set 60 feet or more from the nearest public road, a compliant operator typically installs a post-mounted number perpendicular to the roadway, positioned within 10 feet of the right-of-way and between 3½ and 4½ feet above ground, with characters no less than 2½ inches tall. Maintaining the number in good condition and ensuring it is never obscured are ongoing responsibilities under this section, since willful removal or damage can itself constitute a violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 116-51, tenants who occupy a home in the Village of Thomaston share responsibility with the owner for ensuring the correct address number is posted and maintained in a conspicuous location before and during occupancy. If a number is missing, damaged, or improperly placed, tenants may wish to notify the property owner, since both the owner and occupant of a new home are specifically named in the section as having a duty to procure and display the number. Tenants who have questions about compliance or who believe a violation exists can contact the Village Clerk's office, which has final authority over address number placement determinations under this section, or consult a tenant-rights organization for further guidance.
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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