The following nomenclature shall be used in the naming of streets:
(1) The term “freeway” shall be used to describe a divided arterial roadway for through traffic with full control of access, with grade separations at intersections. Whenever practicable, freeways shall be named after Hawaiian royalty;
(2) The term “highway” shall be used to describe a roadway generally serving through traffic on a continuous route providing the primary access between communities. Whenever practicable, highways shall be named after Hawaiian royalty;
(3) The term “parkway” shall be used to describe a major collector roadway, usually containing a medial strip with landscaped setback parklike areas on each side of the right-of-way, generally heavily planted with trees for its entire length;
(4) The term “boulevard” shall be used to describe a major collector with or without a medial strip, generally shorter than a highway, usually serving through traffic on a continuous route;
(5) The term “drive” shall be used to describe a long winding collector roadway, usually through a valley, mountainous area, or plateau, having scenic qualities;
(6) The term “street” shall be used to describe a fully improved through roadway serving local or minor collector traffic;
(7) The term “avenue” shall be used to describe a fully improved through roadway serving local or minor collector traffic, landscaped, and planted with trees;
(8) The term “circle” shall be used to describe a roadway having a circular form, with only one access point to the adjoining street;
(9) The term “loop” shall be used to describe a looped roadway having two access points off the same roadway;
(10) The term “place” shall be used to describe a cul-de-sac;
(11) The term “way” shall be used to describe a cul-de-sac which is off another cul-de-sac;
(12) The term “court” shall be used to describe a short roadway partially or wholly enclosed by buildings, giving the impression of a small open square;
(13) The term “mall” shall be used to describe a street or portions thereof on which vehicular traffic is to be restricted in whole or in part, and which is to be used exclusively or primarily for pedestrian travel or promenade;
(14) The term “road” shall be used to describe a collector roadway in the rural district, generally without full improvements such as curbs and sidewalks; and
(15) The term “lane” shall be used to describe a narrow and short roadway without curbs or sidewalks.
However, a roadway with the characteristics of a “road” or “lane” as above described shall be entitled to be given a name after the effective date of this article only in circumstances where such a roadway constitutes an extension of an already existing and named “road” or “lane.”
(Sec. 22-8.2, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 22, Art. 8, § 22-8.2)