15.42.030 General provisions.
A. The city building director shall not permit occupancy of any multiple dwelling unit complex, or for any dwelling unit therein, unless he finds that the complex satisfies the following requirements:
1. Each dwelling unit is marked by a distinguishing letter or number at least four inches in height and contrasting in color with the background, mounted on the exterior of the unit within twenty-four inches of the front door to the unit and of any entry way leading to the front door, and visible from a distance of not less than twenty feet; and
2. Each separate building within a complex is identified by numbers or letters at least six inches in height and contrasting in color with the background, mounted on the exterior of the building, and visible from each walkway approach to the building; and
3. If the complex contains twenty or more dwelling units, site plans shall be displayed on the premises as directed by the building director. The building director shall consult with the fire chief and the police chief in determining the number and location of site plan displays required. Not less than one nor more than three site plan displays shall be required for each fifty dwelling units, or fraction thereof, in the complex. A site plan shall be submitted for approval at the time of application for a building permit for each multiple dwelling unit complex as to which no building permit has been issued as of the effective date of the ordinance enacting this chapter.
B. The owners of any multiple dwelling unit complex occupied as of the effective date of the ordinance enacting this chapter shall bring the complex into compliance with the requirements set forth in subdivisions 1 through 3 of subsection A of this section within one year of such effective date. For purposes hereof, the property owners’ association and each owner of a dwelling unit within a condominium project shall be jointly and severally responsible for the satisfaction of such requirements.
C. The owners of any multiple dwelling unit complex shall be responsible for upkeep of the site plan display and of the unit and building identifications required by this chapter, including protection from deterioration by the elements and removal of landscaping interfering with full visibility. Within any condominium project, such upkeep shall be the joint and several responsibility of the property owners’ association and each owner of a dwelling unit within such project.
D. Upon approval of a site plan by the building director, a copy of such plan shall be filed and maintained at the police/fire communications center.
E. The provisions of this chapter specify requirements in addition to those set forth in Chapter 15.42. Should any provision of this chapter conflict with any provision of Chapter 15.52, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. (Ord. 2682 § 1, 1982)