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Settlement Name
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Chino Hills
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Has Policy?
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Yes
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Policy
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The City of Chino Hills has adopted Administrative Policy Section 3.4 to guide the naming of new streets within the city. The policy establishes guidelines to ensure that street names serve practical navigation purposes while supporting community identity and public safety.
Street names function primarily as navigational tools that allow residents and emergency services to easily identify and locate addresses. For this reason, the policy emphasizes clarity, consistency, and ease of recognition in the naming of streets.
Responsibility for reviewing and approving proposed street names rests with the Community Development Director or a designated representative. Proposed street names are reviewed in coordination with the Chino Valley Fire District to ensure that names do not create confusion for emergency response services.
The policy includes several requirements for street names. Names must not duplicate or closely resemble existing street names, must not be offensive or derogatory, and may not function as commercial advertising. Street names cannot be named after living individuals and must use commonly accepted spelling. Names are also limited to a maximum length of eighteen characters and may only include standard alphabetical characters, numbers, and spaces.
Developers proposing new streets are required to submit a map and a list of proposed street names along with alternate options to the Community Development Department. These names are reviewed by city officials and emergency service agencies before final approval is granted. Once approved, the city distributes the new street names and corresponding addresses to relevant agencies such as emergency dispatch services, utilities, and the United States Postal Service.
Through this policy, the City of Chino Hills seeks to ensure that street naming supports clear navigation, emergency response efficiency, and consistent address management throughout the community.
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Policy Score
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50
