§ 16.30

This chapter provides a process for the naming of streets and renaming of streets. The process provided below shall be used for both public and private streets. (Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

• A. Submittal of Proposed Names. All proposed names for new public or private streets shall be submitted as part of a tentative map, tentative parcel map or submitted separately to the Community Development Director.

• B. Street Naming Criteria. Street names shall meet the following criteria:

  1. No Duplicates. Street names shall not duplicate the spelling or phonetic sound of any existing street name within the City and the County area contiguous to the City.

  2. Name Length. Street names shall not exceed 12 letters.

  3. Naming Street Extensions. A street which is an extension of an existing street shall have the same name as an existing street.

  4. Easily Pronounced. Street names shall be easily pronounced and spelled as nearly as possible to the phonetic sound.

  5. Naming After a Person. If a street is named after a person it shall only be the first or last name, unless specifically authorized by the City Council.

  6. Three or Fewer Addresses. Streets with three or fewer potential addresses shall not have separate names.

• C. Agency Review. All proposed street names shall be circulated to the Fire Department, Police Department and post office in order to avoid name conflicts and duplications.

• D. Planning Commission Approval. The Planning Commission shall approve or reject the proposed street names. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning Commission decision.

• E. Expiration of Names. Approved street names shall expire if the streets are not constructed prior to the expiration of any tentative map or tentative parcel map.

• (Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

• A. How to Initiate. A request to rename an existing street or to rename a street or streets on an approved tentative map or an approved tentative parcel map shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Director. Requests to rename existing streets may be initiated by the following:

  1. A petition signed by 60% of the property owners fronting on the street.

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City of Live Oak, CA

LIVE OAK CODE

§ 16.30.030

§ 16.30.030

2. By motion of the Planning Commission.

3. By motion of the City Council.

• B. Process for Renaming Existing Streets. Upon receipt of a request to rename an existing street, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing. Written notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given 10 days in advance of the hearing to all property owners abutting the street proposed to be renamed as shown on the latest assessment roll of Sutter County. The notice shall state the existing and proposed street names. At the conclusion of the hearing the Planning Commission shall approve or deny the request to rename the street.

• C. Appeal. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. Upon an appeal the City Council shall hold a public hearing. Preceding the hearing, written notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given 10 days in advance of the hearing to all property owners abutting the street proposed to be renamed as shown on the latest assessment roll of Sutter County. The notice shall state the existing and proposed street names. At the conclusion of the hearing or at a time determined by the City Council the City Council shall approve or deny the request to rename the street.

• D. Process for Renaming Proposed Streets. A request to rename streets on an approved tentative map or tentative parcel map shall be approved by the Planning Commission. No public hearing is required.

• (Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

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City of Live Oak, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.32.010

§ 16.32.050

CHAPTER 16.32 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS