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ontario_southgate

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Settlement Name

Southgate

Province, Territory, or State

Ontario

Country

Canada

Has Policy?

Yes

Policy

Street Naming Policy: 1.0 OVERVIEW: 1.1 All requests for street and municipal parks names shall be made in writing. The requests shall include background information concerning the rationale for the request, geographical association (if applicable), biographical information and documentation providing support for the request. The applicant must assume responsibility for obtaining the support for the request where applicable. 1.2 Where the name of an individual is used, approval shall be obtained from his/her family if available. 1.3 Potential street and park names will be compiled into a list by the Planning and Development Services. 1.4 All potential Street names will be forwarded to the Planner, with distribution to the Public Works Manager, for their review prior to being forwarded to Council for consideration and approval. 1.5 The Planner will be responsible for assigning street names either individually or through the subdivision agreement process. 1.6 6 Street names can be added to the compiled list from time to time as they are suggested through submission with a complete justification and history from citizens or public service groups and are formally adopted by Council. 4.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES a) Street names that exhibit the following elements will be given preference:
• Names that are easily pronounced;
• Names that are spelled how they are pronounced;
• Names that represent specific themes;
• Names that reflect local heritage, traditions and character;
• Names that recognize local features and geography;
• Names that recognize native wildlife, flora, and fauna. b) Street names that exhibit the following elements will not be considered:
• Names that are already in use within the Grey County;
• Names with complex or unconventional spellings;
• Names that may be spelled in a number of different ways;
• Names with elements such as hyphens, apostrophes or dashes;
• Names that are spelled differently but sound similar to existing or reserved street names;
• Names that could be pronounced in several different ways;
• Names that may cause confusion in an emergency situation, such as names of a well-known location (i.e. Lakefront) or emergency services terminology (i.e. Chase);
• Names that use numbers;
• Names that denigrate individuals or groups;
• Names based on identifiable ethnic or racial groups, or religious affiliations;
• Names generated for marketing needs;
• Names that may be considered offensive due to inappropriate humour, parody, slang or double meanings. 1. Two-Word Names Single word street names are preferred, but because of the number of existing streets in the Grey County, two-word street names will be considered. Where possible, these names will be changed into one-word street names. 2. Use of Prefixes Street name prefixes are words that precede a street name. The prefix “Old” should only be used to rename a separated part of an existing street. The alterative spelling of “Olde” shall be avoided to eliminate any spelling confusion. The prefix “New” shall not be used under any circumstance. The prefix “Saint” shall be written out in full, rather than in short form (St.).

4. Individuals a) Living Individuals Streets named after living individuals are discouraged as the individual may encounter future circumstances that lead to inappropriate connotations for his or her name. Use of a living person’s name requires written consent of the individual, a written description detailing the individual’s contribution to the Township and/or community, and Council (or its delegated authority) approval. b) Posthumous Streets named after an individual posthumously require written consent from the individual’s surviving family, a written description of the individual’s contribution to the Township and/or community, and Council approval (or its delegated authority). Names of individuals who are national or international public figures do not require written consent from surviving family members. c) Former Reeves & Mayors A list of former Southgate Reeves and Mayors (which will be updated following each development application) for consideration is attached to this policy as Schedule A for the Village of Dundalk, Township of Egremont, Township of Proton and the Township of Southgate. No street may be named after an elected official unless they have retired from public service. d) Veterans Streets named in honour of Township residents who served or who lost their lives while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces or the Police or Fire departments are encouraged. Special signage entailing a poppy symbol may be used for all streets named in honour of military veterans. 5. Businesses or Industries Streets named after existing businesses and industries shall not be considered as such names represent a form of advertising that may affect other businesses or industries in the area. 6. Intersecting Streets Where a minor road or collector road crosses an arterial road or a major collector road, each section of the minor road or collector road shall be assigned a different name. This is to ensure that emergency services may reach a destination in a timely and efficient manner. When a road that runs North and South or East and West has a 90 degree turn in the roadway to continue in a third direction must be named with a different street name to avoid confusion for emergency response. 7. Street Names as Prizes Street names shall not be used as a prize or as a silent auction item. 8. Naming of Parks Where a past Mayor or Reeves name cannot be used for a street name because of a Grey County policy conflict, the Township should consider using those names for naming of Parks and Sports Fields in the community. 9. Naming of Community Facilities The Township policy for naming of community facilities is to generate where possible, revenues to support the operating costs of these types of buildings. Businesses and corporations with interest in naming rights will execute a 5 to 10 year agreement to benefit both parties with the signage, promotion and exclusivity.

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Street Name Bank Bottom of Document: https://www.southgate.ca/en/local-government/resources/documents/By-laws-and-Policies/Policy-Listing/69_Street-Naming-Policy.pdf

Policy Score

67