19.27.02 Procedures

All proposed street names shall be coordinated with City Staff to avoid duplication. The following procedures shall be adhered to with new development and proposed changing of street names: 1. New Address (i.e. Annexation, Subdivision, Site Plan). Street names shall be proposed by City Staff and shall be placed on the final subdivision plat by the developer before plat recordation. a. Street coordinates and house numbers shall be assigned by City Staff and shall be placed on the final subdivision plat by the developer before plat recordation. 2. Duplicate Street Names. The City Staff may change duplicated street names without a petition when it is determined that the change is related to public safety. a. No duplications of street names or numbers used as names within the boundaries of the city shall be approved. Examples include: i. duplications, where there are identical names on two or more streets, and; ii. phonetic name duplications, where there are street names which have duplicate or similar pronunciations, but are spelled differently. b. The following criteria shall be used in eliminating street name duplications: i. historical significance; ii. the number of the buildings addressed on the street; iii. the length of time that the name has been in use; iv. the length of the street and the amount of traffic; and v. compatibility with adjacent street names. 3. Changing Existing Street Names. Except for duplicate street names, to change an existing street name, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed name change. At least 10 days before the public hearing, the City shall mail written notice of the public hearing on the proposed change to all owners of property on the street affected and shall post public notice at the entrance of the road where the majority of the traffic accesses the street. A change of street name is a legislative decision and shall be affirmed by a court of competent jurisdiction if it is reasonably debatable that the change could promote the general welfare. Any person who petitions for a change in the name of a street or alley shall pay an application fee, the cost of the public notice, and the cost of making and installing new street signs required by the name change, and all related costs of the name change including but not limited to recording and postage costs. 4. Adding Names to Existing Numbered Streets. To add a name to an existing numbered street, the process in subsection 3. Above shall be followed. Any person who petitions for a change in the name of a street or alley shall pay an application fee, the cost of the public notice, and the cost of making and installing new street signs required by the name change, and all related costs of the name change including but not limited to recording and postage costs. A change of street name is a legislative decision and shall be affirmed by a court of competent jurisdiction if it is reasonably debatable that the change could promote the general welfare. 5. Changing Existing Property Numbering. City Staff may approve a change in existing property numbering upon consultation with the Fire Chief and Police Chief. A person who petitions for a change in existing property numbering shall pay an application fee and all City costs such as recording fees and postage costs. If the change is approved, City Staff shall record a notice with the Utah County Recorder, applicable dispatch service for the City, and U.S. Postal Service. A change of street numbering is an administrative decision and shall be affirmed by a court of competent jurisdiction if there is substantial evidence on the record supporting the decision and the decision is not otherwise arbitrary, capricious, or illegal. a. Requests for changes based upon personal reasons, numerology, or superstition shall not be approved. b. Approval of requests for numbering changes may be made under the following circumstances: i. the address is out of sequence or not in reasonable juxtaposition with other addresses on the street; ii. the address spacing with other addresses is such that it creates confusion; iii. the address has an incorrect odd or even designation; or iv. the address conflicts with an address on a parallel street. 6. Records Change and Notification. When street name or number changes are approved, the City will change its records to conform to the change. The City will also send notice of the change to the Utah County Recorder, applicable dispatch service, and U.S. Postal Service. Property owners who file an application for a name or number change shall pay for the City’s costs for recording and mailing notices. Property owners are responsible for notifying all other public and private entities of the approved change including but not limited to utility companies, financial institutions, and mortgage companies.