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OCT 13 1987 BOOK 69 M`E,654 The main function of the grid is to provide consistency in designation; the road name, in itself, would then provide information as to the road's orientation in the county, for quick location reference. Issuance of road names/numbers and building addresses: It is acknowledged that road "name" designations are more aesthetic -sounding than road "number" designations. However, the numbering of roads serves an important function for 911 quick response purposes. The proposed ordinance requires that all new roads established in the unincorporated county have a "number" designation. Private roads may also have a "name" designation, but only in addition to a "number" designation. Private road signs for roads with both a name and number shall indicate both designa- tions; the cost of such signs to be borne by the developer and/or home owners association. As recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the proposed ordinance provides that public road names of historic significance shall be preserved in addition to assigned number designations (paragraph (d)'(1), on page 6 of the proposed ordinance). - Road signs existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance, without both designations, are to be considered nonconforming and subject to "nonconformity" provisions of the County Zoning Code (Section 15(j)). The numbering of individual buildings is also addressed in the proposed ordinance. Essentially, the ordinance provides for sequential numbering that would aid emergency services and citizens in locating buildings by means of a logical building numbering pattern. Procedure for building address chances: Section 18-62 of the proposed ordinance provides for the changing of existing building addresses, only in the event that a particular address does not conform with the overall grid numbering system. The section affords the county the option to correct inconsistencies that could result in possible emergency response delays. Admittedly, it is difficult to create a road addressing system that is perfectly appropriate for all road patterns that develop in the county. Factors of geography, meandering road directions, and previously established designations come into play. Even with the inadequacies, however, it is staff's position that the recommended ordinance is important and necessary for continued and improved service to the citizens of Indian River County, in the interest of health, safety, and welfare. RECOMMENDATION:~ Y Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt - the proposed Road Addressing System Ordinance, as revised according -to Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations. 12 M M M