06-05-13: STREET NAMES:

The naming or renaming of streets or private roads in the County shall be subject to the following standards:

   (1)   There shall be no duplication of street names by sound or spelling within Canyon County including within the incorporated areas.

   (2)   Differentiation of street names shall not be by the addition of a street designation such as road, street, avenue, lane, etc.

      A.    No street designations shall be used other than the one that is approved by the County.

   (3)   Where the proposed street is on the alignment and continuation of the existing street, or where the street is on the same alignment but not linked to an existing street, the name of the existing street shall be applied; provided, there are not natural barriers such as lake, river, interstate, highway, etc., in which case the name may be changed. This standard shall apply to public and private roads.

      A.    A proposed street or private road shall be considered in general alignment with an existing street or private road, if the centerline of the proposed street or private road is no farther than one hundred feet (100') from centerline of an existing street or private road.

      B.    Where a proposed street or private road connects or aligns with two (2) differently named streets, the director shall decide the name to be used, giving consideration to the length, road classifications, and number of residents affected.

      C.    A proposed street or private road which aligns with an existing street or private road should carry the correct street designation even though the existing street designation may be incorrect.

   (4)   If a street makes a very obvious change in direction, a new street name may be assigned.

   (5)   Both portions of an "L" shaped street shall carry the same name if either leg is one hundred feet (100') or less in length; all others shall carry two (2) names.

   (6)   A cul-de-sac that has an overall length of more than one hundred feet (100') (as measured from the centerline of the principal street to the point of radius) shall carry a new name, and must be named in accordance with the provisions herein.

      A.    A cul-de-sac that has an overall length of one hundred feet (100') or less shall carry the same name and the same designation as the street from which it emerges.

   (7)   Street names for a proposed subdivision shall be shown on the preliminary plat and approved prior to the filing of the final plat in accordance with the provisions of this article and:

      A.    No plats shall be approved until all provisions of this article have been complied with;

      B.    Applicants shall erect street name signs at their own expense, in accordance with the county standards.

   (8)   All new road/street designations shall adhere to the following:

      A.    Avenue: A north-south street generally running in a straight line.

      B.    Boulevard: A major roadway that may meander or run in any direction. The use of these terms must be approved by the director.

      C.    Circle or loop: Short streets which return to themselves or begin and end in the same street.

      D.    Court: An east-west cul-de-sac.

      E.    Lane: A private road.

      F.    Place: A north-south cul-de-sac.

      G.    Drive: A street generally meandering in an east-west direction.

      H.    Road: A designated street which extends through urban and rural areas.

      I.    Street: May run generally in an east-west direction.

      J.    Way: A street generally meandering in a north-south direction.

   (9)   No streets and/or private roads should begin with the prefix north, south, east or west and shall not be used as a differentiation between new street names.

   (10)   In determining street names along Base Line Road: When a north-south running street exists along Base Line Road, that portion of roadway south of Base Line Road shall carry the suffix "South" after its proper designation when there is a continuation of that roadway north of Base Line Road. This may include renaming existing roadways that do not meet this standard.

   (11)   Changing an existing street or private road name requires a public hearing by the board and an affirmative action by the board before any name change shall take effect. All property owners having frontage on the affected street or private road shall be notified by mail of the public hearing at least thirty (30) days before the hearing.

   (12)   Where there is an existing unnamed street providing access to more than two (2) permanent residences and it is determined by the director that such creates erroneous, ambiguous and/or confusing circumstances or when additional residences are added to such a street the director may assign a new road name and addresses. This provision shall apply to public and private roadways.

   (13)   Words that are difficult to spell or pronounce are generally prohibited. The director may reject a street name if the street name is found to be vulgar, rude or offensive. A street name shall not contain punctuation. If the parties who have the legal right to utilize the road cannot agree on a name, development services department will take suggestions from all parties and make the final decision and approval. (Ord. 11-008, 5-23-2011; amd. Ord. 21-019, 8-3-2021)