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alberta_airdrie
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Settlement Name
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Airdrie
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Alberta
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Policy
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Street Naming Policies:
2. COMMUNITY AND ROADWAY NAMING GUIDELINES
Names are generally proposed by the developer, submitted to the City, and reviewed by administration.The area should carry the name with which it has been identified in the past, providing such name is historically meaningful for such things as a historical event, or person's name, etc.Where appropriate, an area may be named for some natural geographic feature or landmark.Subdivision names should be unique within Airdrie (names proposed should not duplicate or phonetically resemble those of any other street and/or development name used within Airdrie).The first syllable(s) of a proposed name should not be used as the first syllable(s) of a subdivision in another part of the City, unless the two subdivisions are adjacent and in the same quadrant.Abbreviations in subdivision names should not be permitted.6.
Hyphenated or apostrophe names are discouraged.7. Subdivision names with three or more words are discouraged.In the event that a theme is assigned to a development area, the name of the neighbourhoods within the development arca shall be associated with the theme (e.g. Bayside of the Canals).Area Structure Plans should be named based on a historical event or figure, geographic feature, theme, or other significant landmarks relative to the land to be developed.
4. SELECTING ROADWAY NAMES
1. Thoroughfare names within a neighbourhood may follow a theme, but the theme need not relate to the neighbourhood. e.g. East Lake Boulevard (Theme Naming - see Section 5.)The name assigned to a road shall begin with the first letter of the neighbourhood name (e.g.
Thorbum Estates - Thorleigh Way).Roadway names selected shall be distinct from those used for roadway names elsewhere in Airdrie, by not sharing similar syllables or plural forms.Words used as street types, e.g. Green, Park, View etc., shall not be permitted for use in compound names selected as roadway names.Roadway names in use and/or shown on plans of subdivision for areas annexed into the City shall be subject to change. (Municipal Government Act Section 58(1))
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Roadway names selected shall not exceed 14 characters in length.Prefixes and abbreviations within roadway names are not permitted.Hyphenated or apostrophe names are not permitted.Two-worded roadway names are generally discouraged.Roadway names with three or more words are not permitted.Thoroughfares that incorporate slight separations for traffic flow or which are separated from the main roadway, need not be named differently in name or in type from the designation given to the main roadway.In general, cul-de-sac street types are to be used solely for non-through streets with only one intersection.Where appropriate, cul-de-sac streets accessible from the same roadway shall share the same name as the through street.The practice of qualifying cul-de-sacs sharing the same name and type by placing the block number as a prefix (e.g. 100 Meadowbrook Bay) is to be continued and encouraged, where cul-de-sacs are accessible from the same roadway.Where possible, roadways designated as Crescent and/or Close will share the same name as that used for the intersecting roadway.Street types shall be applied to roadwa names based on expected traffic flow, topography, design configuration, and other geographical features.Street types WAY & BAY, and ROAD & DRIVE shall not be used with the same roadwayAlphabetical roadway names, (e.g. A Street or B Street), shall not be permitted.
Grid numbered streets and avenues are not permitted to deviate significantly from their assigned
alignments.Where transportation requirements dictate a deviation of a thoroughfare from its theoretical grid alignment, the roadway shall be named as opposed to being numbered, commencing at a major intersection.Thoroughfares within new subdivisions shall, be numbered only if the roadway traverses a significant and meaningful distance along specific alignments with minimal deviations, and either:
• The roadway intersects with major roadways, or
• The roadway intersects with other numbered thoroughfares of significant lengthNumbered thoroughfares oriented in a north/south fashion shall bear "Street" as a street type and numbered roadways bearing east/west designation shall bear "Avenue" as a street type.
"Street" and "Avenue" may also be used with named roadways.
Where roadway and/or community names include MC or MAC as part of the name, MC and/or MAC shall be displayed in uppercase.
5. THEME NAMING GUIDELINES FOR ROADWAYS
Theme naming is an alternative approach and method for naming communities and roadways.Roadway names must comply with Section 4(2) (Selecting Roadway Names).Theme names must be simple and commonly understood unless reflecting a theme of Canadian national, or local significance.Theme names and those associated with the theme should represent individual or events of importance, and should be generally well known and respected.Theme names should be able to stand the test of time (e.g. a theme relevant today may not be 20 years hence, fads etc.).
Proposed themes must not be used if there are roadway names already in use elsewhere within the City that may be perceived as being associated with the theme areas.
Names used for roadways must be clearly associated with the theme. Names should be easily recognized as being related to a given theme by individuals not well versed or regarded as
'expert' with respect to the theme.Names used for roadways must be clearly associated with the theme. Names should be easily recognized as being related to a given theme by individuals not well versed or regarded as
'expert with respect to the theme.
Where words used within a theme are not easily recognized as being associated with the theme, prefixes or other qualifiers may be used, e.g. Mt. For the names of mountains, or St. for the names of saints.Names proposed need not be English; however, a name will be rejected if a potential conflict is created when translated into English, e.g. Uno Avenue (Spanish) vs. 1 Avenue.Differences in spelling, e.g. Wolf vs. Wolfe are not sufficiently distinctive and would require some qualification, e.g. Thomas Wolfe vs. Virginia Wolf. Qualification of the same does not imply acceptance.
SPECIAL THEME NAMING FOR OLD AIRDRIE & THE DOWNTOWN
Exceptions to Section 5(1) will be permitted to allow Roadway Names to begin with different letters as long of the names are of historical significance.Private and public roadway names are required to be taken from the list of suggested historical names provided by the City.
6. PRIVATE ROADWAY NAMING
1. Where warranted, private roadways shall be named by the City and shall be signed where the private road intersects with the public roadway.Roadways internal to the development site shall be signed by the developer/property owner at their expense.
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Private roadway signs installed by the developer/property owner must comply with the City's street signing standards for colour, size and reflective characteristics.Private roadway names shall be appropriate to the neighbourhood in which the roadway is located.
8. STREET NAME CHANGES
Application may be made to the City to process a street name change.Street name changes will be processed only when the requested change conforms to current street naming policies.Where a street name change is requested, it shall be in writing and be accompanied by a fee as
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set by council. The applicant may be responsible for the polling of affected parties and resolution of issues that may arise from the proposed change.Where the City instigates a street name change it is responsible for polling all those affected by the proposed change.Written representation may be submitted by the affected residents to City Clerks Department seven days prior to City Council's consideration of the proposed street name change. (Street name changes are not public hearing items unless otherwise requested by City Council.)
Recreation Facilities Naming:
POLICY STATEMENT:
The City of Airdrie recognizes that it has an important and unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of community spirit and collective heritage through the naming of municipally owned recreation facilities. It is also an opportunity to recognize the contribution of individuals, organizations and businesses that have made a significant contribution towards the development of sports and recreation in the City of Airdrie. This policy provides general guidelines when establishing new names for new or existing municipally owned recreation facilities
A) Naming Process
The City will not maintain a pre-approved list of community names for any of its recreatio facilities and amenities.Names may be elicited for a recreation facility and amenities from the following sources:
• The general public
• City administration
• Community groups
• Community Services Advisory Board
• City Council
• Corporate CommunityB) Name Approval Process
1) The applicant will submit their proposed naming recommendation along with all relevant supporting documentation to the City of Airdrie Community Services Department.
The Community Services Department will review the request and ensure all information is complete and follows the criteria set out in section D. Staff will complete a report on behalf of the applicant and bring a recommendation to the Community Services Advisory
Board.
2) The Community Services Advisory Board will evaluate all suggestions for naming the specific recreation facilities and/or amenities based on the guidelines as set out in Section
D. The Community Services Advisory Board will make a recommendation to City Council3) City Council will review the recommendation and have final approval of all names to be attributed to recreation facilities and amenities.
D) Guidelines
The naming of recreation facilities and amenities shall be done in consideration of following criteria:
a) The individual's contribution must be very significant to the community over a perio time.
b) Whenever possible, names should be reflective of the region's heritage, geograp features, community spirit or another attribute that is representative of the City or regioc) The naming of a recreation facility or amenity after a person or family shall be considered when the individual or family for whom the facility is to be named after meets one or more of the following criteria:
•Volunteers that give extraordinary help or care to individuals, families, or groups, or supports community services or humanitarian causes
• Historical names that celebrate a historic event or moment in time
• Individuals who have risked their life to save or protect others
• Outstanding contribution by an individual to the City of Airdrie
• An individual, organization or business entity may become a title sponsor of an amenity or municipal facility in recognition of funds, good and services and or service or support.d) Names which may be interpreted as solely an advertisement or being discriminatory or connoting political affiliation shall not be used.
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Policy Score
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