Chapter 12.05
STREET NAMES

Sections:

12.05.010  Naming of all public or private ways-of-travel required.

12.05.020  Naming of extensions of existing ways-of-travel.

12.05.030  Prior existing designations and names.

12.05.040  Renaming.

12.05.050  Notice of proposed name changes.

12.05.060  Name choosing.

12.05.010 Naming of all public or private ways-of-travel required.

The town council shall, by resolution, name all public or private ways-of-travel, now existing or hereafter created; provided, that no name shall be assigned to a private way-of-travel unless the same serves two or more properties other than the tract of which it is a portion and unless an easement has been granted by recorded deed. When a private way-of-travel has branches that have more than three houses or lots on a branch, the way-of-travel may be assigned a name. (Ord. 359 § A, 1994)

12.05.020 Naming of extensions of existing ways-of-travel.

Extensions of existing ways-of-travel may bear the name and designation of the existing way-of-travel. Those extending outside the former town limits of the town of Cathlamet may be assigned the Wahkiakum County designations and numbers. (Ord. 359 § B, 1994)

12.05.030 Prior existing designations and names.

Ways-of-travel, designations and names existing prior to the adoption of this chapter shall remain the same unless changed by resolution of the town council or upon application of a majority of persons having ownership of adjacent properties and approval of the town council. Ways-of-travel, names and designations called out on old plot plans that do not conform to this chapter may be changed to conform. (Ord. 359 § C, 1994)

12.05.040 Renaming.

Only entire way-of-travel lengths or distinct major portions of ways-of-travel shall be separately renamed by the town. For purposes of this chapter, "distinct major portions" shall mean a separate portion of a way-of-travel identifiable by either a directional shift of at least 45 degrees or an interrupted interval of at least one-quarter mile. (Ord. 359 § D, 1994)

12.05.050 Notice of proposed name changes.

Notice of proposed name changes shall be mailed to all property owners on the way-of-travel at least 20 days prior to action by the town. Such action shall be taken after a public hearing, and the proposal and date of hearing shall be published in a local periodical of general circulation at least 30 days beforehand. (Ord. 359 § E, 1994)

12.05.060 Name choosing.

When choosing a name, the council shall consider any applicant’s preferences, local history and culture, location and developmental characteristics of the way-of travel, and the impact of the change on existing businesses or residences and on emergency vehicle responsiveness. The council may reject names which are offensive or objectionable to the community or which could be confusing. (Ord. 359 § F, 1994)