Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 15 — CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT CODE, INCLUDING REVISIONS›Part V — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
Fresno Municipal Code Art. 62 Street Names and Addressing
Fresno Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fresno
Cite as: Fresno Municipal Code Article 62 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 15-6201. - PURPOSE.¶
This article shall establish the procedures for the assignment of street names.
(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).
Sec. 15-6202. - DETERMINING STREET NAMES.¶
A. Street names shall be reviewed and approved by the City. The Director may approve street names as deemed appropriate, however at their discretion; the Director may refer street name-related issues to the Planning Commission for consideration.
(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).
Sec. 15-6203. - GENERAL STREET NAME PROCEDURES.¶
A. Where streets are continuations of existing streets, as determined by the Director, the existing street names shall be used.
B. Proposed street names shall not duplicate or approximate phonetically the name of any street in Fresno or its environs.
C. The word "Street," "Avenue," "Boulevard," "Road," "Place," or other designation shall be spelled out in full on the map and shall have the prefix of "East," "West," "South," or "North," with the exception of downtown streets as determined by City policy.
(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).
Sec. 15-6204. - STREET NAME CHANGES.¶
Street name changes shall comply with adopted City policies regarding Street Name Procedures.
(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).
Sec. 15-6205. - ADDRESSING.¶
The Director shall cause addresses to be established per City policy.
(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).
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