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(5) For all new roads, addresses shall be assigned along roads with odd numbers on <br />the left and even numbers on the right. <br />(6) Address ranges for new roads in a subdivision will begin with either even or odd <br />integers but not both. If a right turn must be taken to enter the subdivision from <br />the road of origin, all address ranges will begin with an even integer. If a left turn <br />must be taken to enter the subdivision from the road of origin, all address ranges <br />shall begin with an odd integer. <br />(7) Numbers shall run in an ascending order from east to west on streets to the west <br />of the north-south axis. Numbers, likewise, shall run in an ascending order from <br />west to east on streets to the east of the north south base line. Numbers shall run <br />in an ascending order from south to north on streets to the north of the east-west <br />axis. Numbers, likewise, shall run in an ascending order from north to south on <br />streets to the south of the east-west axis. <br />(8) All dead-end streets shall begin numbers at the open end, no matter which <br />compass direction they follow. <br />(~) Streets with both ends opening from the same direction shall begin numbering on <br />the end closest to the axis. <br />(10) Streets which do not run north-south or east-west shall begin numbering at the <br />end closest to the axis. <br />(11) Streets which connect to both axes shall begin numbering on the end stemming <br />from the north-south axis. <br />(12) Each block shall begin a new series, for example, 101, 201, 301. <br />(13) Any irreconcilable conflicts between the provisions of subsections 6-35(d)(1) <br />through (6) and subsections 6-35(d)(7) through (12) shall be resolved by giving <br />priority to the provisions of subsections 6-35(d)(1) through (6). <br />(e) Display of Road Address Numbers. Once assigned, road address numbers must be <br />clearly displayed so the location can be easily identified from the road. <br />(1) Subject to Section 6-35(e)(2) the official address number must be displayed on the <br />front of a building or at the entrance to a building, which is most clearly visible <br />from the street or road during both day and night. <br />(2) If a building is more than seventy-five feet from any road, the address number <br />shall be displayed at the end of the driveway or easement nearest the road, which <br />provides access to the building. <br />8 <br />