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RevelstokeCITY OF REVELSTOKE s-4 Pase I of9 REFERENCE: Street Naming and Addressing Policy PURPOSE: To provide a process on how City street names are approved based on the location and type of roadway under consideration. EXTRACT OF RESOLUTION: "THAT Council hereby establish a policy on the selection and assignment of City street names." PROCESS: All requests for street names are to be forwarded to the Planning, Building and Bylaw Enforcement Department for review. Street names are to be selected in accordance with the attached list of names as approved by Council (Schedules A and B). Recommendations for the selection and assignment of street names will be forwarded to Council for final approval. ASSIGNMENT OF STREET NAMES: Street names shall be linked through a common theme within a particular neighbourhood, subdivision, or sub-area. The extension of existing neighbourhoods shall use the theme common to existing street names found within the neighbourhood. Where possible, an attempt will be made to locate the name of local pioneers to those areas where they resided. Only last names are to be used for street names. The existing street name will be used for all street extensions. I 2 J Amended April 14, 2009 a Planning, Building & Bylaw Enforcement Department I)ecember L1,2000 March 26,2007 April 14,2009 Policy Title: Street Naming and Addressing Policy a a POLICY MANUAL CITY OF REVELSTOKE s-4 Pase 2 of9 Street name suffixes will be assigned in reference to the nature of the road they are describing. The following terms will be applied as follows: (a) Avenue A through local, collector or arterial road generally carrying east - west traffic. (b) Boulevard An arterial road or major collector carrying predominantly express traffic. (c) Crescent A local roadway or minor collector curvilinear in nature and shaped as a crescent. (d) Court A non-through local roadway (cul-de-sac) (e) Drive A lengthy collector or arterial road. (Ð Lane A through local roadway serving only a limited number of dwellings. (g) Place A non-through local roadway (h) Road A roadway serving rural or rural residential area. (Ð Street A through local, collector or arterial road generally carrying north - south traffic. Mackenzie Avenue is the boundary division between east and west. 0) way An arterial road or major collector carrying predominantly express traffic. ASSIGNMENT OF STREET ADDRESSES: All properties fronting a Cily street shall be assigned a civic street address in accordance to the appropriate address grid maps. All owners of a building shall be required to post the assigned civic street address in a conspicuous place at the front of their premise. The minimum height of street numbers shall be 7.62 centimetres (3 inches) POLICY MANUAL CITY OF REVELSTOKE s-4 Pase 3 of9 CHANGE OF STREET NAME / ADDRESS: A street name or address may be changed at the request of the City or, under limited circumstances, at the request of the owner if an error has been made in assigning the original street name or address. Valid reasons to initiate a change include: a a (Ð To correct past errors in spelling and addressing, (b) Duplication of street names or civic addresses, (c) Change in layout as a result of a redevelopment or consolidation of properties, (d) Creates conflict or confusion. If a street name or address change is required, the Planning, Building and Bylaw Enforcement Department will request approval from Council prior to the proposed change. Staff from the Planning, Building and Bylaw Enforcement Department will notifu all affected residents and owners. The City shall be limited to paying costs relating to the change in municipal signage only. Residents and owners shall be responsible for the payment of all private costs relating to a change to a street name and I or address. CertifÌed Correct: -4æ L. Ross M Chief Administrative Officer a o POLICY MANUAL CITY OF RTVELSTOKE s-4 Pase 4 of9 SCHEDULE A List of Pioneer Names as selected in consultation with the Heritage Advisory Committee. A detailed biography for each pioneer is available at the Planning, Building and Bylaw Enforcement Department. Pioneer Names Amended April 14,2009 PIONEER NAMES William Martin Brown William Cowan Abrahamson Family Clarence Burpee Hume Charles Holten Francis Beddoes Wells Robert Tapping William Fleming & W.G. Fleming Bews Family Thomas D. Kilpatrick James M. Kellie Dr. William Henry Sutherland Anselmo Pradolini J. Guy Barber Domenic Gallicano Albert Edgar Miller Reverend William C. Calder Selma (Turnross) Upper Turnross Hill Ozero Family Moran's Hill Andrew Kitson Charles Granstrom Hans Gunnarsen Ed Adair & Family Ainslie Family Belinski Family Berarducci Family (similar to Beruschi Rd) T.W. Bradshaw & Family Burridge Family POLICY MANUAL s-4 Pase 5 of 9 CITY OF REVELSTOKE SCHEDULE A (Continued. ..) PIONEER NAMES (Continued.. .) Antonio Cancelliere & Family Angelo Caponero & Family Andrew Carlson & Family Luigi Catlin & Family Lun Ching (similar to Chung) Wah or Wing Chung (or Chong) (símilar to Ching) Cocoroch Family Corson Family Isabel Coursier Cretelli Family G.O.P. Davis & Family Desimone Family W.J. Dickey C.M. Field Fuoco Family Blake Franklin Hooley Family C.B. Hume James Jamieson Kwong Family Joseph Lanzo Laughton Brothers Bob Lynburne J.A. or V/.4. McDonnell John Mclnnes Dan Mclntosh Tom McMahon Paul Mair Frank Marino JackMatz Joseph Morgan Meehan Family John Palmer Pugsley Family CraigRutherford Sanservino Family POLICY MANUAL CITY OF REVELSTOKE s-4 Pase 6 of 9 SCHEDULE A (Continued...) PIONEER NAMES (Continued. . .) Saporito Family Sawyer Family Dan Robinson (similar to Robson St) Domenic Sirianni John & Mary Smith (similar to Smythe Rd) Thomas Steed Charlie Sing William Tomlinson V/illiam Watson John Yates PIONEER SKI NAMES o Isabel Coursier: Born in Revelstoke in 1906. One of the first women in the world to jump unassisted, and the Women's World Ski-Jumping champion in the late 1920s. Blake Franklin: lnvolved with the first cat skiing on Mount Mackenzie. Gunnarsen Family: Came to Canada from Norway in 1913 and settled in the Big Eddy. Jorgen Gunnarsen was a cross-country ski champion and ski maker, and his wife Anna was a cross-country ski champion from 1915 into the 1930s. Actively involved in the formation of the Revelstoke Ski Club ín 1914, and in the early V/inter Carnivals beginning in 1915. All four sons, Carl, Hans, Gunnar and Emil were skiers and ski jumpers. Hans was expected to become a world class jumper, and was slated to attend the Olympic Games in Germany in 1936, along with Bob Lymburne, but there weren't sufficient funds for them to travel. Hans was killed in action in 1944 during the2nd World War. o Bob Lynburne: (known locally as Bob Lymburne). Canadian and World Ski Jumping Champion in the 1930s. Selected to attend the Olympic Games in Germany in 1936 but couldn't attend due to f,rnancial constraints. McCrae Family: The whole family was active in skiing, beginning with their father, Alex McCrae Sr., who used skis to get to his mining claims in the 1890s O a O a a a o o o o o a POLICY MANUAL CITY OF REVELSTOKE s-4 Pase 7 of9 Don McCrae was partners with Craig Rutherford in the construction of Heather Lodge. Three of the McCrae brothers and one other man made a 193 mile ski trip from Revelstoke to Golden around the Big Bend Highway in 1939. Alex McCrae Jr.'s wife, Mary McCrae, wrote a ski column in the Revelstoke Review for many years. The family was active in the local ski club for many years. John Mclnnes: On the Canadian Ski Team from 1965 to 1971. 'Won the Canadian ski-jumping championship twice and the North American championship in 1979. Still living in Revelstoke. a o a o Paul Mair: Active in the development of Mount Mackenzie. Nels Nelsen: born in Norway in 1894. Came to Revelstoke with his family in 1913 and settled in the Big Eddy. He participated in Revelstoke's first winter carnival in 1915 and won the jumping contest and came 2ndinthe 8-mile race. He set the Canadian Amateur Record and the World Amateur Record for several years in the 1920s. Craig Rutherford: An active member of the Revelstoke Ski Club from the 1930s onward. Became an official ski-jumping judge with the Westem Canada Ski Association. He and the McCrae families were responsible for Heather Lodge being built on Mount Revelstoke. Don Sinclair: Active in the development of Mount Mackenzie. a POLICY MANUAL CITY OF REVELSTOKE s-4 Pase I of 9 SCHEDULE B List of street name categories as selected in consultation with the Advisory Planning Commission. Sample names are provided to clarify the types of names which may be considered in each category. HISTORIC SITES . Arrowhead, Craigellachie, Farwell GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES Amended l|rlarch26, 200'l Amended March26, )oo1 Amended March26, )oo'7 Amended March26, )oo'7 TREES a Begbie, Cartíer, Frisby, MacPherson, Revelstoke, Monashee, Summit, Williamson, Copper, Catamount, McGill, Sifton, Shaughnessy, Rogers, Macdonald, Afton, Abbott, Bostock, Durqnd, Fidelity, Christiana, Albert, Woolsey, Coursier, Inverness, Tangier, Carnes, Keystone, Boulder, Stoney, Sonata Esplanade, Palmer, Sorcerer, Gothics, Glacier. Aspen, Alder, Balsam, Beech, Chestnut, Cypress, Hawthorn, Hemlock, Larch, Poplar, Sumac. WINTER RELATED Alpine, Alpenglow, Crevasse, Crystal, Glacier, Meadow, Nordic, Snowplow, Telemark, Traverse. INDIGENOUS ANIMALS INDIGENOUS FLOWERS OR OTHER FLORA a a WATERBODIES POLICY MANUAL CITY OF REVELSTOKE s-4 Paqe 9 of 9 SCHEDULE B (Continued...) STATION NAMES * Beavermouth, Connaught, Donald, Ottertail, Palliser, Pritchard, Redgrave, Stoney Creek, Sturdee. Station names are to be selected from names within the Revelstoke Area of the CPR between Field and Kamloops and south to Arrowhead.
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RichmondNOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION but details below on the policies: For road names, staff explore potential names from an existing list and follow the established criteria outlined in the City of Richmond Road Naming Policy. Road names and designations follow certain criteria to select names which have local, historic or geographic significance to the area. The naming of public buildings, parks or places follow a similar policy and criteria in selecting names which honor or pay tribute to an individual or association. The final decision regarding the naming of roads, public buildings, parks or places used in Richmond rests with City Council, who will choose to use a name through a resolution adopted by majority vote.
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Richmond HillMunicipal Addressing and Street Naming: 1.0 STREET NAMING The naming of new public and private streets is the responsibility of City Council. Street names proposed by the proponent of a development which incorporate new public or private streets, any interested body, or any City citizen are subject to Council approval. The Planning and Infrastructure Department is responsible for processing street name requests for consideration by Council including the coordination of approval with the Region of York’s Community Planning and Development Services Department and the City’s Emergency Services staff. Street name requests are evaluated for suitability and appropriateness based on conformity with the street naming and addressing policies contained herein. Approved street names are to be placed on the City of Richmond Hill Approved Street Name List for future use. Only approved street names may be assigned to public and private streets. The Planning and Infrastructure Department is responsible for maintaining the Approved Street Name List and all records related thereto. Council may, at any time, direct that a street name on the Approved Street Name List be used for the naming of a specific street. 1.2 Categories of Street Names Honouring Those Who Have Given Their Life in Public Service 1. The City will facilitate the naming of streets after City residents who have served and lost their lives in the Canadian Armed Forces. Secondly, the names of those who have lost their lives in public service either through the York Regional Police or the City of Richmond Hill Emergency Services shall also be honoured. Where street names are proposed in a new development, a minimum number of street names honouring those who have given their life in public service, 2. Consent is to be given by the person’s family. 3. Special signage containing the Poppy symbol is to be used for all veteran street names. Charitable Auction Names 1. Any local charity may request permission from Council to auction an opportunity to name a street as part of a fundraising event. The local charity must meet the following criteria: the charity office should be based in Richmond Hill or have a local affiliation; and, the charity must provide a letter indicating where the funds to be raised will be directed. 2. Prior to the fundraising event, the charity must first obtain Council’s approval to auction the opportunity to name a street. 3. If Council grants approval to auction the opportunity to name a street, the charity must submit written details about the proposed display and wording for the fundraising item for approval to the Planning and Infrastructure Department. The display and wording must clearly indicate that the winning bidder’s proposed street name will be: a) subject to the review by Region of York and the City’s Fire Department; b) be in accordance with the City’s street naming policies; and, c) subject to Council’s approval, whose decision is final and binding. 4. The display must also indicate that if the fundraising item is not related to a particular development within the City, the street name (if approved by Council) would be entered into the City’s Approved Street Name List, and is subject to being selected at some future date by a user and is not specific to a particular street or neighbourhood. 5. The charity, at its fundraising event shall display an up-to-date copy of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Street Naming and Addressing Guide and the City approved display and wording. 6. Upon completion of the fundraising event, the charity shall notify the City of the winning bidder’s proposed street name for consideration by Council. 7. At all times, the charity will deal with the winning bidder and the City will deal with the charity or its representative. Honouring Individuals for Community Service, Local Historical Reasons, National Reasons or International Reasons 1. Generally, a proposed street name will be of historic importance to the City, or be a name which is of importance either nationally or internationally, or lastly, be a name of a person who has been of public service to the City. A written description explaining the individual’s contribution to the City and why the honour should be given, shall be submitted in writing to the City. Staff shall research any names proposed by Council. 2. Consent for the use of the name must be given by the person’s family. Other Names 1. Names that promote pride in the City, acknowledge local heritage, history, and recognize unique features and geography are appropriate. Proposed street names should meet one of following criteria: a) commemorate local history, places, events, culture; or, b) strengthen neighbourhood identity to reflect the character of the area; or, c) recognize native wildlife, flora, fauna, natural features; or, d) recognize communities that contribute to the public life of the City. 2. Names that represent specific themes are encouraged as they are easily recognizable for Emergency Services and provide consistency in large developments. Priority for Selection of Street Names A proponent shall select names from the Approved Street Name List in the following priority order: a) Names Honouring Those Who Have Served Canada; b) Names Honouring Those who have given their Life while in Public Service; c) Charitable Auction Names; d) Names Honouring Individuals – Local Historical; e) Names Honouring Individuals – National or International; f) Names Honouring Individuals – Community Service; and, g) Other Names. 1.3 Suitability and Appropriateness of Street Names In addition to the policies of Section 1.2 Categories of Street Names, the following policies have been developed to assess the suitability and appropriateness of street names. Ease of Spelling and Pronunciation Street names should be easily pronounced, recognized and use conventional spelling to avoid difficulties in emergency situations. Street names should be spelled the way they are pronounced. Individuals Streets named after individuals shall be a posthumous honour and Council shall consider such names provided that written consent is obtained from the individual’s surviving family. The honouring of a living international or national public figure requires the individual’s consent. Two Word Names Proposed street names consisting of two words should be changed to one word. Only a person’s last name should be used unless additional identification is necessary to prevent duplication with an existing street name in the City or surrounding municipalities within the Region of York. Street Name Characteristics Names should generally not exceed ten characters in length (including spaces). This helps ensure that the above mentioned criteria are met and that standard street signage across the City and Region are consistent. Names to Avoid a) Names that could be construed as advertising a particular business; b) Cumbersome, corrupted, modified names, discriminatory or derogatory names from the point of view of race, sex, colour, creed, political affiliation or other social factors; c) Names with any sexual overtones, inappropriate humour, parody, slang or double meaning; d) Names that have a secondary negative or offensive connotation; e) Names spelled differently but sounding alike (i.e. Crosby Lane and Crosbie Lane) or having similar pronunciation but are spelled differently (i.e. Heirloom Street could be pronounced with the ‘H’ dropped (Eirloom Street); f) Use of complex words (ex. Quetico Drive); and, g) Names with hyphens, apostrophes or dashes are discouraged and only considered on a case by case basis provided other criteria have been met.
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Rideau LakesPrivate Road Naming: Naming 1. The Township has the authority to name private roads under Section 48 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 2. Where resources allow, at the discretion of Council, a private road may be named. 3. Priority shall generally be given to the naming of private roads which are currently unnamed, or are named using a civic address number. Sequential road system names (R', 'O', 'B', 'UB', 'LB') shall not be renamed until a wider policy decision is made by Council. 4. At the time of a private road naming the corresponding civic address numbers may be updated to align with emergency services practices and protocols.Road Name Criteria 5. Road names must be distinct and unique from any other road name in the County, or proximate areas of adjacent municipalities. 6. Road shall not use the same or a similar word as that of adjacent roads 7. Road names must be appropriate, and cannot be derogatory, negative, or inappropriate in any other way at the sole discretion of Council. 8. Road names that highlight the natural and cultural heritage of the municipality, or the specific local history of the area are encouraged. 9. Road names should be easy to pronounce and convey verbally and in writing. 10. Road names shall not include any of the following: abbreviations (except approved road type designations), initials, periods, apostrophes, hyphens, numbers, symbols or other punctuation marks. 11. Private road names shall end in 'Lane'.Seeking Suggestions 12. The Township will inform road users of the intention to name a private road and seek name suggestions. A minimum of 4 weeks shall be provided for suggestions to be received. 13. The address and contact used will be based on most recent available information contained in the Township's GIS system. 14. There shall be a limit of one suggested name per property (i.e. no second or third choice). 15. There shall be a limit of one vote per property 16. The vote must be documented in writing and supplied to the municipality and include an email address or phone number to allow for follow-up communication. 17. The road name must meet the required name criteria.Selecting a Name 18. When suggestions are received municipal staff shall review the suggested names and disqualify any which do not meet the criteria. 19. If a suggestion does not meet the road name criteria staff shall seek to contact the property owner to seek a new suggestion if an email address or phone number is provided. Generally one week for a response shall be provided. 20. If no suggestions which meet the road name criteria are received by the prescribed deadline, municipal staff shall select an appropriate name. 21. When road names suggestions that meet the name criteria and are received by staff by the prescribed deadline a road name with 51% or greater support among received votes shall be given first priority. If the 51% or greater level of support noted in (20) does not apply (including a tie) municipal staff will perform a blind draw of the submitted road names that meet the name criteria based on one ballot per vote.