Reminder: House numbers needed on all Ocean Pines homes

(Sept. 16, 2020) The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) would like to remind homeowners that house numbers are required on each home in Ocean Pines. 

According to Section 500.1(A) of the ARC guidelines:  

“The street address house number shall be posted to be visible from the street. It may be displayed on the front of the house or on a sign in the front yard (note: the house number is not the same as the lot and section number and can be obtained from the CPI Department office). House numbers shall not be less than four (4) inches or no greater than eight (8) inches in height, a contrasting color, and visible from the street.” 

Director Steve Tuttle, the liaison between the ARC and the Ocean Pines Board, said making sure each house has a visible number should help reduce the number of violations reported to the Compliance, Permit and Inspections (CPI) Department of Ocean Pines Public Works.  

“It will allow CPI to focus on more serious violations,” Tuttle said. “House numbers are also important to help police, fire and other emergency personnel respond to calls for help more quickly.” 

Street number plate signs are available from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, for $42 for a sign or $50 for a sign and post. Purchase signs in person at the south station on 911 Ocean Parkway, or download an application at www.oceanpines.org/documents/20124/91011/RSP.jpg/c7460bb3-7ece-2dac-ad88-b6ddb65f5b99. 

All hardware is included, and installation is available. All proceeds go to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. 

Additionally, homeowners may buy house numbers at Home Depot or other retailers. 

To view the current Architectural Review Committee Guidelines, visit /documents/20124/117959/ARC%20Guidelines%20Final%20Form%203-25-20%20APPROVED%20by%20ARC%20and%20BOD.pdf/b8b67b5e-af72-c26b-3c23-6bcd98391697. 

For questions, email [email protected].