In reviewing a proposed honorary street name, City staff and/or the City Council shall consider the proposed honorary street name using the following criteria:
A. An honorary name shall not duplicate any official street name.
B. When an honorary street name has been assigned, no other honorary naming proposal shall be considered for that segment of the street.
C. Names that could be considered derogatory to a particular person or organization or to any racial, religious or ethnic group or to disabled persons shall not be considered nor shall names that could be considered obscene, blasphemous, insulting or offensive.
D. The name of any individual may be considered only if it is determined that it is in the public’s interest to honor the individual or the individual’s family for historical or commemorative purposes.
E. The name of the individual shall not be given consideration unless the individual portrays a positive image.
F. Names of individuals who have made contributions in arts, entertainment, and business shall be considered along with the names of individuals known for outstanding careers of public service.
G. Names of individuals that have generously volunteered their time and efforts for the betterment of the world shall also be considered.
H. Names of individuals that have served the U.S. forces or community safety forces for the protection of the community and country shall also be considered.
I. The individual may be considered only if the individual is deceased or has attained the age of 70 years.
J. The honorary naming of streets is limited to one individual name and/or one organization per year.
K. State Highway 29 (Main east of Broadway) and U.S. Highway 81 (Broadway) cannot be considered.
L. City staff has the authority to deny application based on criteria listed in this section. (Ord. 452, 2-21-2023)