Blue Mountains

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ontario_bluemountains

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Settlement Name

Blue Mountains

Province, Territory, or State

Ontario

Country

Canada

Keywords

Wyandot

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Has Policy?

Yes

Policy

Policy for naming and renaming parks, trails and facilities:

POLICY INTENT The purpose of this policy on naming/renaming Town parks, open space lands, trails and facilities is to ensure that an appropriate framework exists in which to review and report on proposed names. This policy, generally, seeks to establish names for parks, open space lands, trails and facilities which ensure that:
• Appropriate consideration is given to the selection of parks, open spaces, trails, and facilities names given that the names will endure over several generations.
• Duplication of names is avoided.
• The public is given the opportunity to comment and have input during the name selection process. This policy establishes “criteria and procedures” for naming/renaming Town parks, open space lands, trails and facilities. Based on this policy, the Town’s Senior Management Team will evaluate proposed names and forward recommendations to Council. In the development of this policy Recreation Staff have reviewed adopted policies from other similar municipal environments.

SECTION 3 – CRITERIA FOR NAMING/RENAMING 3.1 Guidelines In adopting any name for Town parks, open space lands or facilities, Council shall consider the appropriateness of a name based on the following guidelines; a. The physical location (e.g. adjacent street name, community name). b. Historical significance of the area (e.g. Jack Acres Park, Wyandot Park) c. Unique geographic or physical characteristics of the site (Bayview Park, Nippising Ridge) d. Specific functional use or theme e. Broadly acknowledged and enduring significance of name within the community. f. On special request, naming/renaming of Town parks, open space lands, trails and facilities in honour of individuals or groups shall be done with the intent to memorialize or otherwise recognize substantial gifts and donations, and individuals designated by donors or individuals who have made exemplary or meritorious contributions to the Town.

Names of individuals or groups shall be considered on the basis of the following; a. significant contribution to the quality of life in the Town. b. significant historical or cultural connection to the Town. 8 c. A significant contribution toward the environmental preservation, conservation or enhancement of the Town. d. A significant contribution to the acquisition, development or conveyance of land or building and/or its subsequent development/renovation (beyond specific legislative requirements). e. A significant contribution to recreation in the Town. f. A significant contribution to Ontario, Canada or internationally by a Canadian. Names to Avoid; a. Names that are in conflict with other names within the Town or County of Grey. b. Names that could be construed as advertising a particular business, product or brand. c. Cumbersome, corrupted. modified names, discriminatory or derogatory names from the point of view of race, sex, colour, creed, political affiliation or other social factors. d. Names with any sexual overtones, inappropriate humour, parody, slang or double meanings. e. Names that have a secondary negative or offensive connotation. f. Names spelled differently but sound alike or have similar pronunciation but are spelled differently (ie. Crosby Park and Crosbie Parkette) g. Use of complex words (eg. Quetico Park)



Street Naming Policy: Policy Statement - 1. The naming of a new public street shall be the sole responsibility of the Town. 2. The naming of a private street, wherein individual properties are numbered in accordance with the Town’s Numbering Policy (and therefore within the Emergency Services directory of individual properties) shall be the sole responsibility of the Town. Examples of private streets that meet this description include those within a Plan of Subdivision or Condominium which contains Parcels of Tied Land (“POTL”) (such as is found in Lora Bay East and Georgian Bay Estates). 3. The renaming of all existing public and private streets shall be the sole responsibility of the Town.

Purpose - The purpose of this Policy is to: 1. Clarify the process related to street naming; 2. Clarify that street names for private roads are subject to this Policy; 3. Create an Inventory of Acceptable Street Names; 4. Include within the Inventory a list of Street Names that are relevant and important to the Community as a whole; 5. Require a minimum of 1 street name within a Plan be from the Approved Street Name List and no less than 50% of all street names to come from the list. 6. Provide flexibility for the use of Other Street Names provided certain conditions are met



Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy: Policy Statement The Town of The Blue Mountains welcomes and encourages sponsorships and advertising undertaken to assist in the provision of Town services and projects. All sponsorships and advertising shall be consistent with the Town’s vision, mission and values and will not compromise or contradict any By-law or policy ofthe Town, or reflect negatively on the Town’s public image. All sponsorship and advertising agreements shall be established in a manner that ensures access and fairness, and results in the optimal balance of benefits to the Town and the community. Purpose The purpose of the policy’s parameters and guidelines is to safeguard the Town’scorporate values, image, assets, and interests while increasing the opportunities for revenue generation. Application This policy applies to all relationships between the Town and businesses, organizations and individuals that contribute either financially or in-kind to Town programs, services or facilities in return for recognition, public acknowledgementor other promotional considerations. The policy applies to the following:
• Program and special event sponsorship
• Naming/renaming of Town property, buildings, and structures
• Paid advertising on Town property, at Town events, and in Town publications

Place Name Tools

Approved Street Names List: file:///Users/Kate/Downloads/Street_Naming_Policy_w_Schedule.pdf

Park and facilities application: file:///Users/Kate/Downloads/DOR%2009%2004%20policy%20for%20naming%20and%20renaming%20parks,%20trails%20and%20facilities.pdf

Contact Info

kdunlop@thebluemountains.ca

Policy Score

61