All requests for the naming and renaming of streets, alleys, public buildings, parks or recreational facilities owned or controlled by the city, except proposals initiated by the City Council or the Planning Commission, shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Director on forms provided by the city.

(Ord. 1065, passed 3-1-2022)

   (A)   All requests for the naming or renaming of any public street, alley, public building, park, or recreational facility shall be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. If the request for naming or renaming involves a public building, park, or recreational facility under the authority of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the request for naming or renaming shall be referred to that body involved for recommendation prior to being referred to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may recommend the name proposed or recommend a different name.

   (B)   In reaching its decision the Planning Commission shall consider the following policy guidelines:

      (1)   Any street which is a continuation of, or approximately the continuation of, any existing street should be given the same name as the already existing street, in the absence of other overriding considerations.

      (2)   Streets, alleys, and other public facilities should not be given names which would cause confusion with other streets or public facilities or cause potential conflicts for dispatching Public Safety personnel.

      (3)   Names which achieve any of the following purposes should be promoted:

         (a)   A name which serves to identify the location of the subject by reference to distinct geographic, environmental or development features in the immediate area.

         (b)   A name which references the history of the subject site or its immediate area.

         (c)   A name which identifies a person or family who made an extraordinary donation of land or funds to promote the construction or improvement of the subject public facility.

         (d)   A name which recognizes a person or family who made a distinct, significant contribution to the well-being of the city, including past mayors, councilmembers, commission members, officers, or employees of the city.

(Ord. 1065, passed 3-1-2022)

   Prior to any change of name of an existing street, if the renaming would change the street address of one or more occupants of abutting property, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed street renaming. The Community Development Director shall endeavor to mail written notice of the proposed renaming to all such affected occupants at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing, but the failure of any such affected occupant to receive such notice shall not invalidate any determination to change the name of the street made pursuant to this subchapter.

(Ord. 1065, passed 3-1-2022)

   (A)   In cases other than those governed by § 25.29 of this article, the Community Development Director, the Planning Commission, or the City Council may set a public hearing on any request for the naming or renaming of any street, alley, park, building or other facility, subject to such notice as they deem appropriate.

   (B)   (1)   Following the decision of the Planning Commission under §§ 25.28 and 25.29 of this article, the Community Development Director shall prepare a report of the Planning Commission's action, summarizing the public input, if any, and the reasons for the Commission's recommendation. Such report shall be submitted to the City Council at its first regular meeting occurring at least 15 days after the Commission's action. The City Clerk shall provide notification of the date and approximate time of the Council's action to any person who requests such notification.

      (2)   The City Council may affirm the Commission's decision, remand the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration or make its own decision on the matter.

   (C)   Any person who desires may address the Council prior to the Council's action or may submit such opposition in writing prior to such time.

(Ord. 1065, passed 3-1-2022)

   The naming and renaming of streets, alleys and other public facilities may be revoked by the City Council. Any revocation of naming and renaming of street, alley or other public facilities will be considered by the City Council and a regularly scheduled City Council meeting.