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Chapter 12.10 CHANGES TO EXISTING STREET NAMES
Chapter 12.10CHANGES TO EXISTING STREET NAMES
12.10.010 Purpose and intent.
12.10.030 Manner of initiation.
12.10.040 Hearing on name change.
12.10.050 Procedure.
12.10.080 Appeals.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for a consistent process by which the name of a street, road, way, avenue, etc., can be changed. The process established by this chapter is intended to be used when property owners on an existing platted street desire to change the name of that street without going through the platting process in KIBC Title 16, Subdivisions. This process can be used when the change will not result in a change to any of the boundaries of the street or any of the adjacent lots. This process does not apply to state roads or highways. [Ord. 2001-06 §2, 2001].
For purposes of this chapter, the following are all synonymous and will be described by using the word “street”:
A. Street, road, avenue, way, circle, court, drive, lane, and similar words designating a dedicated right-of-way. [Ord. 2001-06 §2, 2001].
Changing the name of a street may be initiated as follows:
A. By the commission upon its own motion; or
B. By petition of owners of at least 50 percent of the lots on that street. [Ord. 2001-06 §2, 2001].
The commission shall review and approve or deny all requests for a street name change. Notice of the petition shall be sent to all property owners of lots adjacent to that street. [Ord. 2001-06 §2, 2001].
A. The petition shall be reviewed within 30 days of receipt according to the following standards:
1. The proposed name shall be appropriate and shall not duplicate existing street names in spelling or sound, which could result in confusion.
2. To the extent possible, names should be consistent with other street names previously established in the area.
3. If an individual’s name is proposed, it is recommended that it be a surname of historical significance, or in memorial of an individual.
4. The proposed name shall not be offensive or derogatory.
5. No objection is expressed by local emergency response authorities and the support of a majority of street property owners is provided.
B. Upon reaching a determination, the commission shall adopt a resolution changing the name of the street.
C. Upon adoption of a resolution and completion of the appeal period, owners of the lots affected by the decision, as well as proper emergency response agencies and utilities, shall be mailed official notification by the community development department.
D. Upon adoption of a resolution and completion of the appeal period, the resolution shall be filed at the recorder’s office to provide legal documentation of the street name change. [Ord. 2001-06 §2, 2001].
Appeals may be taken from a decision of the planning and zoning commission as provided in Chapter 16.90 KIBC. [Ord. 2001-06 §2, 2001].