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Coaticook1.2 Objectifs La présente politique vise à : Mettre en valeur l’histoire et le patrimoine de la Ville de Coaticook par la dénomination de ses rues, de ses routes, de ses chemins, de ses bâtiments, de ses lieux et de toute autre entité géographique; Éliminer toute ambiguïté dans la dénomination afin d’assurer la sécurité reliée à la recherche d’une adresse civique pour divers services (ambulancier, policier, incendie, etc.). Développer le sentiment d’appartenance des citoyens par la dénomination; Établir une démarche respectueuse avant de procéder à une dénomination. 4.0 PROCÉDURE Toute requête de dénomination reçue par la Ville de Coaticook est acheminée au comité de toponymie. Le comité de toponymie analyse la demande et transmet, au besoin, sa recommandation au conseil municipal. Dans le cas d’une décision favorable par ce dernier, la résolution est transmise à la Commission de toponymie du Québec, qui officialise la nomination. Celle-ci entre en vigueur lors de la réception d’une réponse d’officialisation de la Commission de toponymie du Québec. La Ville achemine alors l’information aux services concernés (urbanisme, travaux publics, communication, culture, Poste Canada) Si la proposition ne peut être attribuée à court terme, elle est alors insérée à la banque de noms. 5.0 RÈGLES DE DÉNOMINATION Avant de choisir un nom pour un lieu donné, les aspects suivants sont examinés : La nature du lieu : voie, parc, place publique ou immeuble; les qualités du lieu à nommer : sa fonction, sa localisation géographique et son contexte, qu’il soit résidentiel, commercial, industriel ou culturel; l’histoire du quartier sur les plans urbain et social; la toponymie existante : afin d’éviter les doublons ou homonymes, et d’harmoniser les nouvelles désignations avec le patrimoine toponymique du secteur; le profil biographique de la personne dont la mémoire est honorée; l’importance de certains événements et leur impact social; l’association naturelle entre la personne, la communauté résidante concernée et le lieu à nommer 5.1 Critères fondamentaux La politique de désignation toponymique et odonymique doit permettre d’identifier le meilleur choix de toponymes en s’appuyant sur certains critères fondamentaux soit : Éviter les dénominations dépourvues de tout contenu culturel ; Tenir compte du contenu enrichissant qu’offre les noms issus de l’histoire et du patrimoine local ou national ; Éviter le choix d’un nom dont l’attribution pourrait provoquer une controverse ; Éviter les noms à consonance semblable (homonyme) ou doublons qui pourrait confondre le repérage par les services d’urgence ; Faciliter le repérage du lieu nommé ; Honorer une seule fois une même personne ; Exclure les noms de personnes vivantes ou décédées depuis moins d’un an ; Attribuer un seul nom officiel à tout lieu ou entité géographique. 5.2 Critères spécifiques Pour la dénomination des voies de communication (rue, chemin, sentiers) ainsi que des édifices municipaux, places publiques ou monuments, il est important que l’attribution d’un nom soit représentative du milieu historique, culturel ou communautaire. Ainsi, il est recommandé de fixer le choix sur les critères suivants : Favoriser le nom des personnes qui se sont particulièrement illustrées au sein de leur communauté ; Favoriser le nom des pionniers qui ont bâti la municipalité ; Favoriser le nom de l’ancêtre d’une famille ancienne ; Favoriser le nom d’une personnalité publique qui a apporté une contribution exceptionnelle au développement de la ville ; Éviter la nomination désignant seulement la fonction de l’édifice. Pour la désignation des parcs et espaces verts municipaux, dont les principaux utilisateurs sont les gens du milieu environnant, il convient de suivre les critères suivants: Premièrement, donner le nom de la rue adjacente au parc pour permettre un meilleure repérage de celui-ci par les usagers ; Deuxièmement, favoriser le nom de l’ancêtre d’une famille ancienne ayant habité dans le secteur concerné ou ; Favoriser le nom des personnes qui se sont particulièrement illustrées au sein de leur communauté dans le secteur visé, ou dans la municipalité.
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CobourgOBJECTIVES 2.1 The Town of Cobourg shall have the authority to name any municipally owned property and the name shall be based upon a criteria established by this policy. The main objectives of this policy shall include: • To continue the current practice of naming municipal property, buildings and parks after significant geographical, neighbourhood and historical elements. • To recognize, on an exceptional basis, significant contributions that organizations or individuals have made to public life and the well-being of the residents of Cobourg. • To provide direction on how to apply for approval to name, rename or dedicate a municipal street, park, or facility. • To ensure the application of a defined consultation process to encourage community/public participation through public engagement. • ensure proper approval process and the importance of the role of Municipal Council and Advisory Committee's approval and support; • ensure a clear, efficient and timely naming process; • ensure the application of key criteria to determine the validity of a name; • ensure that all municipal streets, municipally-owned parks and facilities are easily identifiable; • ensure that the given names of municipal streets, municipally-owned parks and facilities are consistent with the values and character of the area or neighbourhood served; • encourage the dedication of lands, facilities or donations by individuals, business, developers and/or groups. 3. NAMING PRINCIPLES 3.1 When a municipal street, facility, or park is named, renamed or dedicated, the following principles shall be applied when a name is being considered: • names should give a sense of place, continuity, belonging and celebrate the distinguishing characteristics and uniqueness of the Town of Cobourg; • names should promote civic pride in the Town of Cobourg, acknowledge local cultural heritage, history and recognize unique features and geography (such as names that relate to local history, places, and events, native wildlife and natural features or unique characteristics of a neighbourhood or area.) • the rationale associated with the use of particular names shall be understandable to the majority of Town of Cobourg residents. • names may recognize the contributions of organizations such as a partnerships with or without financial contributions. 3.2 Priority shall be given to naming, renaming or dedicating a municipal street, facility, or park after: • the area or street in which the property or building is located to provide a geographical association to help the public to locate a park, bridge, neighbourhood or building more easily; • an historical name related to the Town of Cobourg's cultural heritage and/or history; • an organization or individual to recognize particular activities and significant contributions to the community, and/or outstanding contributions and/or sponsorships made toward the development and/or enhancement of a property or building. 4. PROCESSES 4.1 The naming of municipal parks, streets, and facilities and other municipal assets may involve a different process which will depend on the circumstances surrounding the request/requirement for naming. A. Naming a Municipal Street • The process for naming of new municipal streets shall occur as part of the final subdivision/development approval process and prior to the Town of Cobourg acquiring title to the lands as a road allowance. The process for re-naming an existing municipal street shall begin once the Town of Cobourg has received a written request which includes the background and rationale for considering the street name change, as per the criteria established by this policy. The Cobourg Planning Department receives a written request by the proponent or developer for a name(s) which includes the proposed municipal street name(s) and an explanation of the significance of the name. In the absence of a submission for consideration of a name by the developer or proponent, Planning Department staff will provide the Coordinator of Planning and Development Services with the names available for use as recommended by municipal staff for the specific municipal street(s). The proposed street name(s) will then be included in the Planning Departments report to Council as part of the subdivision/development final approval process or municipal street re-naming process as the case may be. • Conditions of property donation and/or property improvements or development as agreed upon by the donor/developer and the Town shall be honoured regarding the naming of the municipal street(s) subject to this policy and final approval by Council resolution. • Processing of an application for a municipal street name request involves confirmation criteria including; submission of relevant background justification by the developer or proponent, discussion with the developer or proponent, discussion with and review by Cobourg municipal staff, including emergency services, and the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee where deemed necessary (within the Heritage Districts), and consultation with the Council Coordinator of Planning and Development Services. The Planning Department shall inform the developer or the proponent if the name is known to conflict with existing street names or is otherwise unacceptable to any of the parties consulted and shall provide a reason why the name is not acceptable. Commemorative municipal street name(s) shall be the responsibility of the Planning Department and the Town of Cobourg. Where a request for a commemorative street name has been made, the name shall be evaluated through the criteria and evaluation process of this policy and the processing may include consultation with additional stakeholders as deemed necessary. B. Naming of a Municipal Park or Facility • The process for naming of municipal parks or facilities should begin when the Town of Cobourg acquires titles to lands or within twelve (12) months after the Town has acquired titles to lands and once the lands have developed into a park or facility. • Proposed park and facility names are either: 1. Specific to a particular park or facility site (as in the case of the development of a new park or the renaming of an existing park); or 2. Generic park or facility names not related to a specific site. • Where proposed names are site specific, staff shall undertake to weigh the significance of the proposed name against the policy guidelines for park or facility naming, as well as against those names contained in the parks name listing as maintained by the Recreation and Culture Division. • All requests for naming municipal parks or facilities are to be submitted in writing and by completing the Naming Application Form as attached to this policy as Schedule "A" to Cobourg Recreation and Culture Division and providing sufficient information as to how the proposed name satisfies the criteria pursuant to the policy. Adequate historical or descriptive information shall be provided to validate the proposed name, in order for Recreation and Culture Division Staff to have a clear understanding and appreciation for the request. In the absence of a submission for consideration of a name for a municipal park or facility, Recreation and Culture Division Staff will provide the Coordinator of Parks and Recreation Services the names as recommended by Municipal Staff for the specific park or facility. • Where proposed names are site specific, staff shall undertake to weigh the significance of the proposed name against the policy guidelines for municipal park or facility naming, as well as against those considered in the parks name listing inventory as maintained and updated by the Recreation and Culture Division. • Processing the application involves confirmation of criteria, discussion with the applicable town departments/external stakeholders, including emergency services, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee in consultation with the Coordinator of Parks and Recreation Services. • Each application/nomination will be reviewed and evaluated initially by Cobourg Recreation and Culture Division Staff, and each application/nomination that meets the policy requirements will be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for review. • The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall review all applications and nominations for municipal park or facility names as forwarded by the Recreation and Culture Division. The Committee shall recommend a name to be forwarded to Council for approval by a committee motion based on the criteria as outlined within this policy. • When a name is recommended for approval, a report shall be drafted by municipal the Recreation and Culture Division Staff outlining the process that was conducted and the applications received containing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommendation for the municipal park or facility name. • Once the recommendation is submitted, Council may approve the name through a formal resolution which will confirm the official naming of a municipal park or facility within the Town of Cobourg. The applicant that submitted the official nomination for the name will be notified of Council's decision. 5. COMMEMORATIVE NAMING 5.1 Where the commemorative naming of a municipal street, facility, or park, is being requested, only one of the following criteria shall apply: • the nominated individual shall have demonstrated excellence, courage or exceptional service to the citizens of the Town of Cobourg, the Province of Ontario, and/or Canada, including past Mayor's and veterans of military conflicts; • a direct relationship or association that existed between the place of residence and the community efforts undertaken by an individual and the property, building or element to be named; • an individual may be recognized for a significant financial contribution to a park or facility, where that contribution significantly benefits the community that the park or facility serves, in accordance with the Municipal Sponsorship Policy. 5.2 Where the name of an individual/organization is used, approval shall be obtained from the individual (his/her family) or the organization for such naming. 5.3 The names of municipal parks, streets, and facilities, as well as major elements of such municipal assets named commemoratively should not be changed unless it is found that the individual's personal character is or was such that the continuous use of their name for a park, street, or facility would not be in the best interest of the community. 5.4 The following criteria shall be used in determining the appropriateness of the municipal street naming designation: a) Person who served as a Mayor in the Town of Cobourg; b) Fallen World War 1, World War 2 and Boer War veterans (as endorsed by the Cobourg Legion); c) Fallen Canadian Armed Forces Service Personnel; d) A person, developer, group, or feature particularly identified with the land or a nearby facility; and e) Local names of cultural or historical significance, to the community (as endorsed by the Cobourg Heritage Committee). 6. EXEMPTIONS This Policy is not intended to address: • Individual memorial dedications such as commemorative benches, trees or plaques. • Naming Rights/Sponsorships opportunities addressed under the Town of Cobourg Sponsorship Policy. or • The naming of Town owned facilities leased to commercial tenants.
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CochraneNaming of Streets and Public Areas: Policy Statement: The Town will name municipal parks, pathways, natural areas or other public facilities to honour individuals or groups in recognition of their historical significance, volunteer contribution or national/international celebrity status. The Town will ensure that all local streets and major roadways are named in accordance with this Policy. 1. Reason for Policy 1.1 The Town of Cochrane believes in the naming of public areas to honour individuals, families and/or organizations that have made significant contributions to the community. Contributions that have been made in the following areas may be recognized: Volunteerism Historical Celebrity Honorary 1.2 The Town of Cochrane believes in naming streets to provide a sense of community within developments, and to recognize natural, historical or environmental features, and/or contributing persons and organizations of the Town, in the naming of major roadways. 1. General Guidelines 1.1 The Parks and Facilities Section will maintain a list of all public areas that may be named in honour of individuals, families or organizations. Public parks/natural areas to be named should be not less than one acre in size. Pathways to be named shall have a natural start and end point and should be not less than one kilometre in length. 1.2 The Planning Services Section will maintain a database of all street names and will work with developers to ensure that no local street or major roadways names are duplicated within the Town of Cochrane. 2. Naming of Streets 2.1 The names of collector or arterial streets which traverse more than one subdivision or community area should reflect natural, historical or environmental features, or contributing persons/organizations of the Town (i.e. Big Hill, Bow River, Quigley, George Fox etc.). 2.2 A list of recommended names for major roadways shall be prepared by Planning Services, with the assistance of the Cochrane and Area Heritage Association or the Cochrane Historical Archival and Preservation Society as required. 2.3 Planning Services shall provide a recommended list of names for major roadways to landowners over which a major roadway will traverse. 2.4 Local streets and major roadway names shall be suggested by developers at the time of subdivision and approved as part of the Subdivision Approval process. In the event that a major roadway is developed outside of the subdivision process, the Senior Leadership Team will determine roadway name. 2.5 Where suitable, the name of local streets shall be prefixed with the name or names associated with the subdivision or community area in which they are located (i.e. Gleneagles Close, Eagleview Way). 2.5 Where suitable, the name of local streets shall be prefixed with the name or names associated with the subdivision or community area in which they are located (i.e. Gleneagles Close, Eagleview Way). 3. Naming of Public Areas 3.1 In naming a public area, the name shall not be duplicated nor shall it approximate phonetically the name of any other public areas, already named within the Town of Cochrane or within the urban fringe area having regard to the possibility of future annexation. 3.2 The name may have some historical significance to Cochrane such that the name shall reflect aboriginal activity and original names in the local area, early pioneers; or pioneering ethnic groups who resetiled and developed the town and surrounding areas; or persons who have contributed to and/or pafticipated in a broad range of public services and / or com mu nity activities. 3,3 The Town of Cochrane shall encourage suggestions for the naming of public areas. Suggestions should clearly state the historical significance; volunteerism, contribution, or celebrity of the individual, family or organization to be honored. 3.4 All suggested names will be referred to the Cochrane and Area Heritage Association and the Cochrane Historical and Archival Preservation Society for review and recommendation to Council. 3.5 Council will review the recommendations from the Cochrane and Area Heritage Association and the Cochrane Historical and Archival Preservation Society and designate public areas to be named in honor of the organization, individual, or family suggested. 3,6 All submissions shall be received confidentially and reviewed "In Camera" by Council. Only submissions that are chosen will be identified publicly. 3,7 The Parks and Facilities Section will prepare and install appropriate signage identifying the names of public areas 3.8 Parkland that is dedicated for the development of schools and school playfields should be named by the school jurisdiction constructing the school. Quote from the city: “We informally use Airdrie’s street naming policy for neighbourhoods (which encourages the use of a neighbourhood theme and a variety of suffixes to denote the style of roadway such a cul-de-sac vs a main entrance, vs a crescent,etc) while having a numbered grid system in the traditional downtown. We do not have a name bank, but when asked we do partner with the Stockman’s Library (which is a local archival library), CHAPS (the Cochrane Historical Archival & Preservation Society) and our organization is slowly making more connections with the indigenous nations that abut our municipality to provide some options. Situated in the foothills in between Calgary and the Rocky Mountains, we are surrounded by and sit within significant natural landscape features that also offer plenty of name options. For the most part, new neighbourhood names are first offered by the landowner/developer and we go from there.”
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ColchesterStreet Name Policy: In respect of streets which do not have a name assigned to them by the Municipality’s Property Information Department or in respect of which the Municipality’s Property Information Department initiates re-naming under paragraph (c) ofsection 4 of this Policy, it is the policy of the Municipality of the County of Colchester: (a) Subject to paragraph (b) and (c) of this section, to permit a majority of property owners whose lots have or are required to have a civic address on the street to name the street; (b) To permit Municipal staff, in accordance with such administrative procedures as may be developed by the Property Information Manager and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer from time to time, to name a street if the majority of property owners referred to in paragraph (a) of this section either refuse to name it or cannot obtain majority consensus upon a name within a reasonable time; (c) To permit Municipal staff, in accordance with such administrative procedures that may be developed by the Property Information Manager and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer from time to time, to reject any street names that do not conform with road naming standards and guidelines promulgated by the Province of Nova Scotia or the Municipality from time to time, including but not restricted to guidelines designed to avoid confusion or duplication in the naming of streets. RE-NAMING STREETS 4. In respect of streets which have a name assigned to them by the Municipality’s Property Information Department (including names developed or adopted by previous owners or others and accepted by the Municipality’s Property Information Department), it is the policy of the Municipality of the County of Colchester: (a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this section, and in accordance with such administrative proceedings as may be developed by the Property Information Manager and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer from time to time, to permit a two-thirds majority of property owners whose lots have or are required to have a civic address on the street to re-name the street by submitting a signed petition to the Property Information Manager; (b) To permit Municipal staff, in accordance with such administrative procedures that may be developed by the Property Information Manager and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer from time to time, to reject any street names that do not conform with road naming standards and guidelines promulgated by the Province of Nova Scotia or the Municipality from time to time, including but not restricted to guidelines designed to avoid confusion or duplication in the naming of streets. (c) To permit Municipal staff to initiate the renaming of a street in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of this Policy, if the Municipality’s Property Information Manager determines that a name previously assigned by the Municipality’s Property Information Department was assigned in error or does not conform with road naming standards and guidelines promulgated by the Province of Nova Scotia or the Municipality from time to time, including but not restricted to guidelines designed to avoid confusion or duplication in the naming of streets.
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Cold LakePublic Infrastructure Naming Policy: 1.0 Policy Intent This policy seeks to guide the City in selecting appropriate names for addition to the Names Reserve List to be used in the naming of development areas, parks, roads and municipal facilities. 2.0 Purpose 2.1. Define the criteria for recognizing noteworthy persons associated with the City ofCold Lake whose names shall be placed on the Names Reserve List. 2.2. Outline the process for adding names to the Names Reserve List. 2.3. Define the principles to be used in the naming of development areas, parks, roads and municipal facilities. 2.4. Outline the procedure for naming a development area, park, road or municipal facility. 3.0 Policy Statement The City shall establish and manage a Names Reserve List to be used in selecting names for development areas, parks, roads and municipal facilities that recognize: noteworthy persons associated with the City of Cold Lake; the City's history; or the flora, fauna and natural features ofthe community and region. Managerial Guidelines - Names Reserve List CRITERIA FOR ADDING NAMES TO THE NAMES RESERVE LIST 3.1. To be considered for addition to the Names Reserve List, the name of a person must meet one or more ofthe following criteria: 3 .1.1. A person who demonstrates excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service that brings special credit to the City of Cold Lake, the province or country. 3.1.2. A person who volunteers and gives extraordinary help or care to individuals, families or groups, or supports community services or humanitarian causes. A person who fosters equality and reduces discrimination. A person who has acted to save or protect others at significant personal risk. 3.1.5. A person who achieves a deed or activity performed in an outstanding professional manner or of an uncommonly high standard that brings considerable benefit or great honor to the City, Province or Country. Names, other than person, representing a service club or corporation may be used in the naming of a public facility where that service club or corporation has made a significant contribution to the development ofthe facility, or where a corporation has entered into a naming rights agreement with the City of Cold Lake. Names, other than a person, reflecting historical events significant to the City of Cold Lake may be added to the Names Reserve List. Names, other than a person, that recognize flora and fauna found in the local area or names of geographical and topographical features ofthe local area may be added to the Names reserve List. As per Section 4.2.1 ofthe City's Addressing Bylaw (336-DA-08), Developers may submit names to the Names Reserve List and have those names listed as "assigned" for use in future phases of a development. Names that have been listed as "assigned" to a development but not used within a reasonable period oftime as determined by the Addressing Officer, shall be relisted as "unassigned" and be available for use in another development. Once a particular name has been selected for use in naming a development area, park, road or municipal facility, the name shall be removed from the Names Reserve List. 3.8.3. 3.8.4. PROCEDURE FOR ADDING NAMES TO THE NAMES RESERVE LIST 3.8. The process for adding a name(s) to the Names Reserve List shall be as follows: 3.8.1. A request to have a name added to the Names Reserve List must be submitted to the City's Planning and Development department. 3.8.2. Administration will prepare a report for Council and notify the applicant ofthe opportunity to be heard by Council. The request is heard by the Council. Administration shall notify the applicant of Council's decision. Managerial Guidelines - Naming of Development Areas, Parks, Ronds ancl Municipal Facilities GENERAL PRINICIPLES FOR NAMING DEVELOPMENT AREAS, PARKS, ROADS AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES 3.9. Naming a development area, park, road or municipal facility after a person should be commensurate with the contributions ofthe person being honored and having regard to the person's achievements or areas ofinterest. 3.10. Whenever possible, preference should be given to those names that have been on the Names Reserve List the longest but have not been selected. 3.11. Development areas may be assigned a theme, with neighborhoods, roads and parks within the development area assigned names associated with that theme. 3.12. Municipal facilities may be named after the neighborhood in which they are located, the name of a person, geographical or topographical feature, or historical event. PROCEDURES FOR NAMING 3. 13. Requests for naming shall be submitted to the City's Planning and Development department. 3.14. In the case of naming a development area or road, the applicant must submit a current list ofthe property owners within the development area or owners of property fronting on the road to be named, and document the consent ofthese property owners for the proposed naming. 3 .15. Administration shall notify any affected City department for comments, and prepare a report for Council. 3 .16. Administration shall notify the applicant ofthe opportunity to be heard by Council. 3.17. The request will be heard by Council 3.18. Administration shall notify the applicant and any affected City departments of Council's decision. Public Art, Monuments Policy: Members of the public have shown interest in placing commemorative memorials on public lands throughout the community to create a lasting dedication to honor, remember and pay tribute to a person or event. The City of Cold Lake recognizes that permitting commemorative memorials to be located within the City, where specifications and regulation of memorials is managed, can result in well-kept memorials that compliment and contribute to the overall esthetic of public spaces and a healthy community. The purpose of the policy is to: 2.1. Define the application process, acceptance criteria and conditions for the public to apply to the City for Donated Memorials and Commemorative Public Art to be placed on public lands. 2.2. Ensure that the design, placement, and maintenance of Commemorative Public Art, and Donated Memorials enhance the aesthetic, recreational or cultural value of the public space in which it is located. The City of Cold Lake is committed to providing an open and transparent application and acceptance process for Donated Memorials and Commemorative Public Art, to be placed in public spaces. The City of Cold Lake acknowledges that specifications and regulation for memorials and their placement is necessary to ensure the memorials remain well-kept, compliment and contribute to the overall esthetic of public spaces and a healthy community, without creating a safety issue or in the community. This policy does not apply to Donated Memorials or Commemorative Public Art placed within a City cemetery. Memorial items placed in a City cemetery are regulated by the City of Cold Lake's Cemetery Management Bylaw and Policy.