Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 14. USE OF STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY. |
Chapter 14-5. STREET NAME CHANGE. |
§ 14-5-4. ALLOWED REASONS FOR STREET NAME CHANGE.
The director may consider an application for a street name change if the name change is:
(1)
to establish continuity of a street name, including establishing one name for a roadway with staggered center lines that is commonly traveled as a single thoroughfare;
(2)
to eliminate duplication of name spelling or phonetics;
(3)
to correct a misspelling;
(4)
to enhance ease of location;
(5)
for consistency with the street numbering system designation, including compass direction;
(6)
to provide a necessary roadway designation, including: "street," "road," "lane," "circle," "drive," or "boulevard;"
(7)
to honor a person, place, institution, group, entity, or event; or
(8)
to enhance a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.
Source: 1992 Code Section 15-5-3(C); Ord. 031204-12; Ord. 031211-11.