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britishcolumbia_spallumcheen
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Settlement Name
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Spallumcheen
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Has Policy?
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Yes
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Policy
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A. CRITERIA TO BE USED FOR SELECTING NAMES FOR NEW ROADS: 1. That names be relatively easy to pronounce and spell. 2. That names not consist of more than two words (eg: "Beech Street" versus "Beech Nut Street"). 3. That names that have some historical significance in the Township of Spallumcheen and/or City of Armstrong be of a primary consideration if applicable. 4. That names not be duplicated from area to area in the Regional District of North Okanagan. 5. That the publication entitled "Historic Spallumcheen and Its Road Names (1986)" be consulted for historical accuracy of family and other names. 6. That first names may be used if deemed a more appropriate choice than a last name. 7. That names not be based on frivolity. 8. That names for streets within a multi-road development may be grouped according to a topic or theme. 9. That "Way" may be used in urban areas for a road, as in a collector or arterial, linking two other collectors or arterials. 10. That "Drive" be used in urban or rural areas where a distinct north-south or east-west alignment is not present, and that Drive be used in the Industrial Park. 11.That "Road" be used in rural areas only. 12. That "Crescent" be used where the road alignment forms a shape similar to a half-circle, and can be accessed at either end by another road. 13. That "Place" be used in urban areas where the road ends in a cul-de-sac and which serves ten or less residences. 14. That the Emergency 9-1-1 Administration at the Regional District of North Okanagan be consulted as to any proposed street names to avoid duplication, and confusion for emergency personnel within the Region.
B. General Conditions 1. When all of the applicable criteria in Section A have been followed, administration staff will prepare a report for Council, with a recommendation. 2. Council upon receipt of a report outlined in subsection 1, may approve, reject, or refer the recommendation back to staff.
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Place Name Tools
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Application form on OneDrive
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Contact Info
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cindy.webb@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
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Policy Score
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67
