§ 2.28.045. Powers and duties—Street naming.

A.

The commission shall study, investigate, and make recommendations to the city council for the naming of new streets in the city of Calexico.

B.

Procedure for Selection of New Street Names.

1.

All requests for street names are to be forwarded to the planning commission for review and its recommendation which will then be forwarded to the city council for its final approval.

2.

The following basic rules shall be followed by the planning commission in selecting names to recommend to the council:

a.

Street names shall be selected through a common theme within a particular neighborhood, subdivision, or sub-area;

b.

The extension of existing neighborhoods shall use the theme common to existing street names found within a neighborhood;

c.

Where possible, an attempt will be made to locate the name of local pioneers to those areas where they resided.

C.

Changing Existing Street Names and Addresses.

1.

Street names, or addresses, may be changed at the request of the city council, or under limited circumstances, at the request of property owner if an error has been made in assigning the original street name or address. Valid reasons to initiate a change include:

a.

To correct past errors in spelling and address;

b.

Duplication of layout as the result of redevelopment or consolidation of properties;

c.

Creation of conflict or confusion.

2.

All recommendations for change of existing street names or addresses shall be made only after consultation with the local United States Post Office administration.

3.

The city shall pay costs related to changes in municipal signage only. Residents and property owners shall be responsible for all private costs relating to a change in street name and address.

(Ord. No. 1172, § 2, 9-21-16)