Avenal Municipal Code Ch. 5 Street Names

Sections: 7-5.01 Regulations concerning street names. 7-5.02 Proposed street names. 7-5.03 Preliminary approval. 7-5.04 Approval of street designation. 7-5.05 Final approval. 7-5.06 Street name changes. 7-5.01 Regulations concerning street names. The following regulations shall apply to street names:

Title 7 PUBLIC WORKS Avenal, California, Code of Ordinances Page 9 (a) There shall be no duplication of or similarity to existing names of streets located within the City of Avenal. (b) The length of the name shall not exceed the capacity of a three (3′) foot street sign plate. (c) In cases of subdivisions, a theme of names shall be encouraged to provide identity to the area and assist with emergency response. (d) Streets may be named for public officials only when the public official no longer holds office. (e) Streets named for persons shall utilize only the person's surname, not a first name or middle initial. An exception may be made if approved by the Council for a person who has made a significant historical contribution to the City or the area; however, the restrictions set forth in subsection (d) of this section still apply. (Ord. 96-03 § 1 (part), 1996) 7-5.02 Proposed street names. Requests or suggestions concerning street names shall be made in writing to the City Clerk of the City of Avenal, 919 Skyline Boulevard, Avenal, California 93204. (Ord. 96-03 § 1 (part), 1996) 7-5.03 Preliminary approval. Street name proposals shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for preliminary consideration and approval. The Director of Public Works shall consider and determine the compatibilityof the proposed name with the provisions of this section. The Director of Public Works shall then refer approved names to the Planning Commission for further consideration and approval. (Ord. 96-03 § 1 (part), 1996) 7-5.04 Approval of street designation. Once the Director of Public Works has given preliminary approval to a street name, the Planning Commission shall determine whether the designation following the name, such as "street," "road," "drive," "lane," "avenue," "court," or "place," is appropriate for the type of street being named. In making its determination, the Planning Commission shall take into consideration the appropriate designations generally utilized for different types of roadways, such as arterials, collectors, local streets and cul-de- sacs. The Planning Commission shall then make a recommendation and refer the matter to the City Council for final approval. (Ord. 96-03 § 1 (part), 1996) 7-5.05 Final approval. Once a proposed street name has been considered and approved by both the Director of Public Works and the Planning Commission, the proposed street name shall be submitted to the City Council. The proposed street name shall be placed on the City Council's consent calendar for final approval. (Ord. 96-03 § 1 (part), 1996) 7-5.06 Street name changes. Street name changes shall be accomplished in the following manner:

Title 7 PUBLIC WORKS Avenal, California, Code of Ordinances Page 10 (a) Prior to any street name change, the City Planning Commission shall give notice and conduct a public hearing. The Planning Commission shall then submit a report and recommendation to the City Council. (b) Once the recommendation of the Planning Commission has been considered, the City Council may change the street name. Street name changes shall be accomplished by resolution, following the procedure for such changes set forth in Section 5026 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, as it presently exists or may be hereafter amended or superseded. (c) The Council City shall not be bound by the Planning Commission's recommendations or actions. (Ord. 96-03 § 1 (part), 1996)