§ 54-35. House and building address procedure.  


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  • The Knoxville/Knox County metropolitan planning commission addressing department shall designate the number of each lot or building within the county as follows:

    (1)

    Buildings on the south and east sides of streets or easements shall receive even numbers.

    (2)

    Buildings on the north and west sides of streets or easements shall receive odd numbers.

    (3)

    Numbers shall be assigned every 25 feet progressively outward from the base lines of the community.

    (4)

    Multiple principal structures on a lot shall receive a unique number or letter for each structure.

    (5)

    Multiple occupants of a principal structure may be assigned multiple numbers across the linear frontage of structures or a unique number or letter for each occupant in addition to and distinct from the structure's designation.

(Ord. No. O-91-1-102, § 5, 2-19-91)