AGENDA DATE: 10/20/2021
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Proposed Amendments to Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance and Manual
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Amendments to the Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance and Manual
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Filardo, McCulley, Pohl, Emerick
PRESENTER (S): Ruth Emerick
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: County Code Chapter 7, Article 2 provides standards and specifications for road naming, road signage, and property numbering. In 1992, the County adopted the Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance and Manual to improve delivery of emergency services and to assure consistent addressing and road naming standards and procedures. The most recent amendment on March 18, 2020, included updates for the agent, addressable structures, and signage (based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The proposed amendments include reorganization, clarifications, and updates to improve the understanding and administration of road naming and property numbering, including proposed stylistic clarifications from the County Attorney's Office. Among other proposed revisions:
1. Proposed County Code ? 7-200(C) would fix a current definitional gap and codify the longstanding practice of applying the regulations to private roads with at least three addressable structures, regardless of whether those roads were approved by the County through the Subdivision Ordinance.
2. County Code ? 7-204(D) would include a provision to co-locate road name signs on existing sign posts whenever practical. This specific revision reflects input received from the Board when the ordinan...
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