In the electoral areas of the Regional District, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is the authority for naming and maintaining roads. House numbers or civic addresses are assigned by the Regional District. These house numbers and the road name are used to identify homes and businesses for emergency 9-1-1 services.
Getting a house number
A house number is issued based on the location of a home on a property and its driveway access to the main road. New house numbers are most commonly issued during the Building Permit application process. The following information is required to issue a house number:
- the distance (in feet or metres) of the building site from the front property line
- the distance of the building site from at least one of the side lot lines
- the location of your driveway in relation to the property line along the road
- the location of your driveway in relation to any nearby driveways located across the road to ensure that numbers increase or decrease in odd or even sequence along the road
Every home should be assigned a house number. If you do not have a number, or need a number confirmed, contact Development Services.
Displaying your house number
It is important to clearly post your house number for emergency services response. Home owners are responsible for purchasing and installing house numbers. Some guidelines for effective signage include:
- dark or reflective numbers on a white background
- numbers 7.5 to 13.5 cm (3 to 5 inches) high
- posted at least 1.4 metres (4 feet) off the ground
- out of the path of snow clearing equipment or vegetation
- location of driveway is clearly marked to vehicles on the main road