All roads, streets, lanes, and drives shall
be designated by a name if it meets at least one of the following
conditions:
A.
If two or more dwelling units or business-related
buildings exist, or are proposed to be constructed, along the roadway
or area served by the roadway.
B.
If a dwelling is serviced by a driveway longer than
500 feet.
C.
If a structure is not visible from the main road.
D.
If the roadway is maintained by the Town of Ocean
View.
The following standards shall be used when selecting
names of streets:
A.
A street name should be appropriate, easy to read
(so that children can use the name in an emergency situation), and
add to community pride by promoting local heritage, history, and traditions
and reflect local geography and character.
B.
Names with the same theme (e.g., flowers, states)
are suggested for naming streets in an entire subdivision as a means
of general identification.
C.
Historically used road names should be retained where
possible.
D.
Names tending to be confused as homonyms, having the
same or similar pronunciation but with different spellings, are discouraged
within a municipality, zip code, or emergency service zone area (e.g.,
Smith, Smyth or Smythe; Ellis or Allice; Allen or Alan).
E.
Names that may be offensive (slang, double meanings,
etc.) shall be avoided.
F.
Use of frivolous or complicated words or unconventional
spellings in road names is discouraged.
G.
Names that sound alike (e.g., Bay View Drive, Bayview
Drive, or Brainard Lane, Barnard Lane) should be avoided.
H.
Special characters in road names such as hyphens,
apostrophes or dashes should not be used.
I.
The use of standard suffixes or directional suffixes
or directional suffixes or prefixes as road/street names (e.g., North
Boulevard, Court Street, Avenue of Pines) should be avoided.
J.
The use of family names or individual names, especially
living persons and politicians, should be avoided.
The following are acceptable suffixes, and the
abbreviation should be used at all times: [Please see Attachment 1
for the complete list of acceptable suffixes and where they can be
used.[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Attachment 1 is included at the end of this chapter.
New streets shall be named and approved by the
Town Council of Ocean View during the subdivision process.
The recommended character format for road/street
names follows.
|
Element of Name
|
Number of Characters
|
|---|---|
|
Prefix Directional
|
2
|
|
Street Name
|
20
|
|
Street Suffix
|
Up to 6
|
Existing streets with duplicate names and existing
streets that do not comply with other provisions of this chapter shall
be renamed in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section.
A.
Point system for resolving street name conflicts.
In the case of two or more conflicting street names, the Town Council
of Ocean View shall use the following point system to recommend which
street name should be changed. The street awarded fewer points will
be renamed.
|
Point System for Resolving Street Name
Conflicts
| |
|---|---|
|
Condition
|
Points
|
|
Older recognized name (if known)
|
1
|
|
Greater number of addresses
|
1
|
|
Arterial street
|
1
|
|
Historical relevance
|
1
|
|
Existing street signs
|
1
|
|
Relatedness of Town/subdivision names
|
1
|
B.
Eliminating conflicting street names.
(1)
Upon receiving the notification of conflict, the Town
Council shall determine which street is to be renamed.
(2)
The Town shall announce the need to change a street
name at a Town Council meeting within 30 days of receiving the notification
of conflict and that the property owners may request an alternative
name.
(3)
Property owners shall then have 30 days following
the date of announcement to provide street name requests to the Town.
(4)
The Town shall select an alternate name for the street,
and a second choice, within 60 days from receiving the notification
of conflict, giving preference to names requested by affected property
owners, which meet standards established herein.
Any street name change shall become effective
following expiration of a thirty-day period commencing from the date
said change was authorized by the Town or earlier at the discretion
of the Town.
Private lanes, which are not owned or maintained
by DelDOT or the Town of Ocean View, shall be named when there is
more than one addressable building located on the road.
