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§ 19-67 MARTINSVILLE CODE lines. The numbers shall run one hundred (100) to each block as designated on the Key Map on file in the office of the department of public works. (Code 1971, § 15-31; Ord. of 2-8-83, § 15-31) Sec. 19-68. Designation of number in cases of doubt. In case of doubt, or where a question arises as to the proper number to be assigned to any lot or building, the director of public works shall decide the question and fix the number of such lot or building. (Code 1971, § 15-32; Ord. of 2-8-83, § 15-32) Sec, 19-69. Determination and erection of number when building permit issued. When a building permit is issued, the number of the lot will be determined and assigned by the building official and the number is to be erected by the owner in accordance with this article. (Code 1971, § 15-36; Ord. of 2-8-83, § 15-36) Sec. 19-70. Display of numbers. (a) All buildings erected or fronting on any street or alley shall have conspicuously placed. on such buildings or at such location as may be designated by the building official the number provided for by this article. -' - (b) The number plate placed upon any building or erected upon the property upon which the building is situated shall be of metal or other material approved by the building official or, [where this is] impractical, the number may be painted on the front of the building, door or transom. The numbers shall be at least three (3) inches in height [and shall be] so [placed] as to be easily seen from the street. (c) When the proper number has been designated and assigned by the city in accordance with the provisions of this article, it shall be the owner or ]essee's responsibility to obtain and affix the number, at his own expense. (Code 1971, §§ 15-33, 15-34; Ord. of 2-8-83, §§ 15-33--15-35) Sec. 19-71. Replacement of defaced numbers. When any number [displayed in accord with this article] becomes defaced in any manner, the owner or lessee of the building shall have, at his expense, the number replaced. (Code 1971, § 15-36; Ord. of 2-8-83, § 15-36) Sec. 19-72. Removal or destruction of numbers. ~ ~ ; ~ No person shall willfully remove or destroy any number on a building [displayed in accord with this article, except for the purpose of replacement as required by section 19-71]. (Code 1971, § 15-37; Ord. of 2-8-83, § 15-37) Supp. No. 1 1134: