A. Title: This chapter shall be known as the PRIEST RIVER STREET NAMING AND ADDRESSING SYSTEM ORDINANCE.
B. Authority And Jurisdiction:
1. This chapter is authorized by article XII, section 2 of the Idaho constitution and Idaho Code sections 31-714, 31-801, 40-604 and 67-6518.
2. In addition to the general authorities set out above, this chapter is authorized by Idaho Code title 50, chapter 13 and title 67, chapter 65. The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply to the naming of all streets and the addressing of all structures and parcels within the incorporated territory of the city of Priest River, or as mutually defined by both city and county under the requirements of Idaho Code 50-1306 or 67-6526.
C. Purpose And Applicability: This chapter further implements portions of the Priest River comprehensive plan and supplements the zoning and subdivision regulations. Its purpose is to provide city residents with a uniform and standardized system of street naming and addressing to:
1. Minimize future street name and addressing conflicts.
2. Provide a database for city records and enhanced 911 service.
3. Expedite property identification by emergency services.
4. Comply with the following addressing guidelines: National Emergency Number Association (NENA) addressing and mapping standards, Verizon E-9-1-1 addressing guidelines "practice 444-400-015", and U.S. postal service publication 28, "Postal Addressing Standards". (Ord. 523, 6-1-2009)