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Below is the information on the Rockingham County Ordinance that list the requirements of how to number you home and what the proper way to number home is.

ARTICLE XII. SYSTEM FOR NUMBERING PROPERTIES

Sec. 2-162. Establishment of numbering system.

This article shall establish a uniform, county-wide address numbering system for numbering all dwellings, buildings and other habitable structures in Rockingham County and assignment of street addresses on all streets, roads and alleys in the county when named. Property shall be numbered in accordance with the provisions set forth in this article.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-163. Administration and interpretation.

(a) The director of public works or his designee is hereby designated as the agent responsible for the administration, implementation and enforcement of this article.

(b) The agent shall establish street address numbers in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this article.

(c) No building permit shall be approved until a street address number has been determined and assigned as herein provided.

(d) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the assigned address number has been posted as herein provided. The property owner shall be responsible for affixing the assigned address number and removing any different address number if present. The initial cost and continued maintenance of address numbers shall be the responsibility of the property owner.

(e) Henceforth, street addresses shall be assigned as provided herein by the agent to each lot or parcel shown on each subdivision plat after final approval of same, and a copy of the numbers assigned shall be maintained by the agent.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-164. Determination of street address numbers.

Street address numbers shall be assigned in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this article unless, in the opinion of the agent, the interests of the citizens of Rockingham County are better served by minor modifications to the system or when the circumstances dictate adjustments.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-165. Size and location of street address numbers.

(a) Street address numbers for a residence shall not be less than four (4) inches in height and shall be made of a durable and clearly visible material. The numbers shall be conspicuously placed on, above or at the side of the main entrance of the structure so that the number is discernible from the street. Whenever a structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street right-of-way or seventy-five (75) feet from the street center line, when no right-of-way exists, or when the entrance to the structure is not visible from the street, the number shall also be placed along a walk, driveway, or another suitable location so that the address number is discernible from the street.

(b) Street address numbers or letters shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are mounted.

(c) All commercial and industrial structures shall display street address numbers of not less than eight (8) inches in height as follows:

(1) When possible, the number shall be displayed over the main entrance to the structure.

(2) There shall be no other wording or numbers within two (2) feet of the building number.

(3) Apartments, townhouses, shopping centers or other similar groupings where only one (1) number is assigned shall display such a number at the main entrance way. Said address numbers shall have a minimum height of eight (8) inches. Numbers for individual units or establishments within the complex shall be displayed on, above or to the side of the main doorway of each unit or establishment.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-166. Enforcement/penalties.

(a) Upon receipt of written notification designating a property address, the property owner shall have six (6) months from receipt of said notification to post the house numbers in accordance with section 2-165 above.

(b) Whenever the agent has reason to believe there has been a violation of any provision of this article, he shall give notice of such violation to the person failing to comply and order said person to take corrective measures within thirty (30) days from the date of notification.

(c) If such person fails to comply with the duly issued notice, the agent shall initiate necessary actions to terminate the violation through criminal and or civil measures.

(d) Any violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor. Subsequent to the thirty-day period following notification of violation, each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-167. Effective date.

This article shall become effective upon implementation of the structure numbering system, which may be accomplished in phases, as determined by the board of supervisors

Historic Turtle Found - PJS - 1913 was the carving on the bottom of a turtle that was found recently on a farm on the north side of Paul's State Forest. PJS is believed to be Paul J. (Pete) Simmers the father of one of Clover Hill Fire Company's life members Frankie Simmers. Pete's father was Frank Simmers who owned a farm on the north side of Paul's State Forest during this time frame. Frank was known to spend hours carving initials and dates on the bottom of turtles. Pete would have been two years old in 1913.

There was an article along with a picture of Frank Simmers in the Daily News Record approximately 40 years ago about a turtle that was found with Frank's initials on the bottom with an early 1900's date. As you can see from the picture, the carving was done well and still is in excellent condition.

Blue Ridge Run Camp: Thanks to all of the members who helped with the standby for the Blue Ridge Run Camp. There were around 200 runners all three days. Because it was very hot this year, Company 17 was asked to bring engine 172 to help cool the runners off at the end of each run.

The annual Clover Hill 4th of July parade was enjoyed by many residents on Monday, The weather cleared up just in time to have a great parade that was topped off by fire works later that night. Below are a few pictures from the 4th.

Clover Hill Fire & Rescue Cookbooks!!! Cookbooks are now on sale for $10.00. Cookbooks include recipes from members and their families. Contact a CHFD member for a cookbook.

Smokey Sign Is Down For Summer, Will Be Back In Service September 1st!!! Be sure to look for the new Virginia Department of Forestry fire level danger sign located at the entrance of CHFD. The sign was obtained by a grant through VDOF, it was donated to CHFD as long as CHFD made arrangements to put the sign up. Smoky shows the daily class of fire weather for the public to see. Thanks to all members who helped with this project.

On January 22, 2005, Clover Hill Fire Department held its second annual dinner for its members and their families. We would like to thank everyone for attending and helping it to be another great success this year. A special thanks to Whitney Stover for planning and organizing the dinner. Also, a special thanks to Gary Grogg for preparing much of the food. We hope to be able to continue this tradition again next year. (Below are a few pictures from the dinner):

The new generator was placed in service on October 15, 2004. With the recent active hurricane season and with Winter fast approaching, the new generator will be replacing the under-sized portable generator that was used in the past. When power is lost, the new generator will be able to power the entire CHFD station for extended periods of time.