Settlement Name

Union City

Province, Territory, or State

California

Country

United States

Keywords

street naming; street renaming; municipal street naming policy; city council authority; public street naming procedures; developer street name proposals; property owner petition; community identity; municipal naming guidelines

Has Policy?

Yes

Policy

The City of Union City adopted Resolution No. 4996-16 to establish formal policies and procedures for naming and renaming public streets, paths, and thoroughfares. Under the policy, the City Council holds final authority over all street naming decisions, and once a street name is selected it is intended to remain permanent unless changed through a full vote of the Council. Proposed names for new streets may be submitted by developers during development projects or generated by city staff, and these proposals are reviewed by the City Manager before being forwarded to the City Council for approval.
The resolution also establishes a formal procedure for renaming existing streets. Property owners along the street may petition for a name change, but the petition must be signed by at least 75 percent of the property owners before it can be considered. Once validated by the City Clerk and reviewed by the City Manager, the petition is forwarded to the City Council, which has the final authority to approve or reject the proposed change.

Contact Info

thaip@unioncityca.gov

Policy Score

50