2-1-6: NAMING NEW STREETS:

   A.   Application:

      1.   Applications to name new streets may only be submitted in conjunction with a development application, such as for a subdivision, condominium, or private road.

      2.   Applications may only be submitted by the property owner listed on the associated development application, their authorized representative, or a government agency.

      3.   An application to name a new street shall contain the following:

         a.   A completed application form, provided by the county assessor.

         b.   A map or plan that accurately depicts the location and names of existing and proposed streets. If the application is associated with a proposed subdivision or condominium, a legible copy of the preliminary or final plat must be submitted.

         c.   If the application is associated with a new private road, a copy of the private road application from the appropriate development service department must be included.

   B.   Application Review:

      1.   The county assessor shall review proposed street names for conformance with the requirements of this chapter and shall grant preliminary approval for applications found to be in compliance.

      2.   As part of the review process, the county assessor shall forward the application to certain agencies for review, and those agencies shall be given ten (10) business days to provide comment on the application's compliance with this chapter and the agency's standards. The county assessor shall consider these comments in determining whether to approve or deny an application. Applications must be sent to the following agencies for review: Ada County Highway District, Ada County Sheriff Dispatch, Ada County Development Services, the fire department responsible for properties accessed by the subject street, and the appropriate city's representatives if the street is located within an incorporated city or the City of Boise area of impact.

      3.   The county assessor shall notify the applicant of the results of the review. If an application is denied, the reasons for denial shall be provided.

   C.   Preliminary Approval:

      1.   Upon granting preliminary approval for a proposed street name, the county assessor shall reserve the street name for the exclusive use of the applicant, pending final approval of the associated development application.

      2.   Preliminary approval shall be rescinded for the following reasons, in which case the applicant must reapply to use the street name:

         a.   The applicant changes the layout of a proposed street after preliminary approval.

         b.   Final development approval is not obtained within twenty four (24) months of preliminary street name approval.

         c.   Another development application receives final approval before the applicant's development, and that development's street names, or layout cause the applicant's proposed names to be out of compliance with this chapter.

      3.   When a preliminary approval is rescinded, the applicant is required to submit a new application to reserve a street name.

   D.   Final Approval:

      1.   If no circumstances require that the applicant's preliminary approval be rescinded, final approval of the street name is granted automatically with final approval of the associated development application.

(Ord. 1001, 9-9-2025)