KENNEBUNK —Is your home or building clearly marked with your address? Is it visible from the road?

The Town of Kennebunk is asking all property owners to make sure your street address is properly displayed on your home or building.

“Having a visible number on your home or building is very important,” says Fire Chief Jeff Rowe. “We might be looking for your house in the dark or in bad weather and being able to locate you quickly is crucial. Your number needs to stand out for us.”

Kennebunk Police Lieutenant Eric O’Brien agrees.

“Seconds count during an emergency and finding your house quickly with visible street numbers may be the difference when a life is on the line,” he said.

Kennebunk’s Street Address Ordinance requires all structures to display assigned address numbers in an obvious location.

“If a home or structure is over 50’ from the edge of the road, the address must be displayed on a post, fence, wall, mailbox, etc. Address numbers should be a contrasting color with the background and should be at least 4” in height,” according to Tax Assessor Dan Robinson. “We ask that all property owners take a minute to be sure their street address number is properly displayed.”

If you have any questions about this ordinance please call 604-1310 or drobinson@kennebunkmaine.us.