Road Naming Policy: Policy Statement Council for the Township of Wellington North identify that the naming or re-naming of roads should be determined in a manner that incorporates local history, culture, and environmental features. Additionally, organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions to the municipality or society as a whole may be considered. Purpose The purpose of the Road Naming Policy is to establish procedures for naming and re-naming roads within the Township of Wellington North. Scope This Policy applies to developers, staff, individuals or organizations with respect to naming or renaming of roads within the Township of Wellington North. Road Naming Whenever possible, the naming or re-naming of roads in the Township will be determined by reference to: i. the surnames of local pioneer families in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development or existing road; ii. the names of prominent current and/or former residents who contributed through community involvement / athletic / business acumen; iii. the names of local servicemen who served their country; iv.any prominent geographic or other natural feature which makes a site unique or identifiable; or v. a historic name which once identified the location. Developers, individuals or organizations making the request are responsible for conducting the research necessary to establish an appropriate name for proposed roads. The duplication of names that are used in adjacent municipalities shall be avoided. Only one name is to be used for road naming throughout the whole Township.
Naming Principles a) Names shall be unique; name duplication and similar sounding names shall be avoided. b) Names should give a sense of place, continuity, belonging and celebrate distinguishing characteristics and uniqueness of Wellington North; c) Names should maintain a long standing local area identification with the residents of Wellington North; d) Names shall be understandable; e) Names shall not be discriminatory, derogatory or political in nature; f) Names shall assist with emergency response situations by being consistent with street names and geographical locations;
