Settlement Name

Loma Linda

Province, Territory, or State

California

Country

United States

Keywords

City Council approved name list; predefined street name categories; Historical Commission involvement; developer and staff name selection; categorical naming framework; geographic relevance requirement; non-duplication rule; alphabetical naming system; continuity of existing street names; pronunciation and spelling standard; thematic naming by subdivision; restriction on reuse of names; institutional affiliation naming control; post-position naming restriction; administrative oversight in naming; structured name inventory system; cultural and historical alignment; multi-category classification system; standardized suffix usage (Way for private streets); proximity-based naming logic

Has Policy?

Yes

Policy

The City of Loma Linda implements a standardized and category-based approach to street naming through an officially approved Street Naming Program and Street Name List. Names for new streets must be selected from a predefined list approved by the City Council, ensuring consistency and administrative control. The program organizes potential street names into thematic categories such as historical, medical/university-related, military, and pleasant-sounding names, which are assigned to subdivisions based on their geographic or contextual relevance.
The policy emphasizes clarity and usability by requiring names to be easily pronounceable and spellable, while also preventing duplication with existing nearby street names. Continuity is maintained by preserving existing street names when they extend into new developments. Additionally, subdivisions are expected to follow a consistent naming theme and, where possible, maintain alphabetical order within naming groups.
Restrictions are also included to avoid reuse of names already assigned to university buildings and to delay naming after affiliated individuals until they are no longer in active positions. The policy further standardizes naming conventions, such as limiting the use of certain suffixes (e.g., “Way” for private streets). Overall, the program reflects a controlled, theme-based, and administratively guided approach to street naming, balancing consistency, cultural relevance, and practical usability.

Contact Info

larreola@lomalinda-ca.gov

Policy Score

111.11