HomeMy WebLinkAbout2741 Street Naming StandardsORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 13.24 TO THE ASHLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR NAMING OR
RENAMING STREETS
THE PEOPLE Of THE CITY Of ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following Chapter 13.24 is added to the Ashland Municipal Code:
Chapter 13.24
STREET NAMES
Sections:
13.24.010
13.24.020
13.24.030
13.24.040
Criteria for Naming or Renaming a Street.
Procedure for Change of Street Name.
Application Fee.
Council-Initiated Action to Rename Street.
13.24.010 Criteria for Naming or Renaming a Street. A. Streets may only be named:
1. After a prominent person who:
a. Achieved prominence as a result of his or her significant, positive
contribution to the history of the world, United States, the State of Oregon, Southern
Oregon, or the City of Ashland,
b. Is a real person, and
c. Has been deceased for at least five years.
2. For a geographical place name of prominence.
3. For flora, fauna, or geologic materials.
4. After a commemorative event which:
a. Achieved distinction as a result of a significant and positive
contribution to the world, United States, the State of Oregon, Southern Oregon, or the
City of Ashland, and
b. Actually occurred.
5. For a description of the area in which the street is located or a prominent
landmark nearby.
B. No street name shall be approved if it is similar to or pronounced the same as the
name of any other street within the city.
13.24.020 Procedure for Change of Street Name. The following procedure shall be
used in considering changes in street names:
A. A person who desires a street name change shall submit a written request
together with the application fee to the planning department. The request shall state
the reasons for the proposed name change and shall include a scale diagram of the
street.
B. Any proposed name change must meet the requirements of AMC 13.24.010.
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C. The planning department shall consider the request and may schedule a public
hearing before the planning commission. If a hearing is scheduled:
1. Notice of the public hearing shall be mailed to the owners of property
fronting the street.
2. The scope of the hearing shall be limited to the change of the street name.
3. At the close of hearing, the planning commission shall make a
recommendation in writing to the council and identify the factors supporting the
recommendations.
4. No recommendation for a name change shall be made unless the
commission finds that a public need for the change exists, confusion will be eliminated,
or it is desirable for the convenience of the general public.
5. The applicant's request for the name change and the planning commission
recommendation shall be submitted to the council for its consideration. The council
may, but is not required to, hold a public hearing to gather additional information. If a
hearing is held, notice shall be given in accordance with AMC 13.24.020.C.1. The
council shall have complete legislative discretion to change the name of any street in
the city.
D. Street name changes shall be made by resolution.
13.24.030 Application Fee. A street name change application fee shall be established
by resolution of the council.
13.24.040 Council Initiated Action to Rename Street. Notwithstanding other provisions
of this chapter, the council may rename a street in order to correct errors, to eliminate
confusion or to further the public interest. Actions initiated under this section shall be
exempt from the procedure set forth in section 13.24.020.
The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X,
Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the 16th day of August, 1994, and duly PASSED
and ADOPTED this ~; 7~f day of September, 1994.
Nan E. Franklin, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
Approved as to form:
Paul Nolte, City Attorney
day of ~, 1994.
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Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
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