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(a) A city naming committee is hereby established to review and provide recommendations regarding the proposed naming or renaming of city property as provided in this subchapter. The city naming committee shall consist of the following nine members:
(1) Planning and development services director (who shall serve as chairperson);
(2) Public works director;
(3) Police chief;
(4) Fire chief;
(5) Parks and recreation director;
(6) Library director;
(7) Three representatives of the public at large.
(b) The three representatives of the public at large shall be appointed with staggered terms by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. Following the initial appointments, the representatives of the public shall serve for a term of three years. The city naming committee shall meet at such times and places as deemed necessary to address requests under this subchapter. A quorum of at least five members shall be required to be present for the city naming committee to conduct business. The planning and development services department shall provide administrative assistance to the city naming committee.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
The city may request proposals or any person or organization may submit an application for the naming or renaming of city properties covered by this subchapter. Any application shall be filed with the planning and development services department on a form provided by the planning and development services department. Such application shall include:
(a) A description and significance of the proposed naming or renaming, addressing the applicable criteria under this subchapter;
(b) If the application is for the renaming of a public street, a petition signed by at least 60% of the number of owners of properties abutting the portion of the street to be renamed;
(c) All terms and conditions of proposed naming or renaming, including all financial and other relevant terms, must be disclosed.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
Upon filing, the planning and development services director shall review the application for compliance with this subchapter. An application is not complete until it includes all the necessary information as provided by this subchapter.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
The planning and development services director shall forward the completed application, proposed naming agreement, if applicable under this chapter, and all recommendations to the respective board or committee responsible for review under this subchapter. Based on such review and input received, the respective board or committee shall adopt a written recommendation regarding the application. The recommendation shall include a summary of any known opposition to the proposal or, absent any known opposition, a discussion of any potential disadvantages of the proposed naming or renaming.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
After review and recommendation by the applicable board or committee, the application and all recommendations shall be forwarded to the city council. The city council shall review and hold a public hearing on the application. The city council shall thereafter by ordinance approve, deny, or approve with conditions the application. If the application is approved by the city council, the planning and development services department shall notify all affected city departments of the naming or renaming. If a street is proposed to be named or renamed to a name not already authorized nor listed under this code, such naming or renaming shall not become effective until the adoption of an ordinance to amend the street lists or other provisions of such subchapter in conformity therewith.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
Upon an application for the proposed renaming of a street, all persons and bodies reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such application shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(a) Consideration shall be primarily given to the following purposes: to honor and commemorate noteworthy persons associated with the city; to celebrate local history, places, events, or culture; to strengthen neighborhood identity; or to recognize native wildlife, flora, fauna, or natural features related to the community and the city.
(b) If an application is made to rename a street after an individual, this person shall have:
(1) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city’s development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or
(2) Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties or influence.
(c) In the case of renaming a street after any person, such renaming may be considered when the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for doing so.
(d) A street (or segment of a street), originally named after an individual, cannot be renamed unless historical context clearly indicates that such renaming is appropriate.
(e) An unbroken, continuous street shall maintain the same name throughout the entire section.
(f) A proposed street name should not duplicate (written or phonetically) an existing street name within the city of Sioux Falls or create confusion or problems for the city’s emergency services.
(g) Street names shall not be longer than can be produced by the standard sign manufacturing capability of the public works department.
(h) If a proposed street name is not included in the lists of street names authorized under this code, the proposed renaming to such street name shall not take effect until the council by ordinance amends such subchapter to so authorize such street name.
(i) Denial of an application may be appropriate if the city council finds that the proposed renaming fails to meet the criteria under this section, may bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by city residents.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
Upon an application for a naming or renaming of a park property, any person or body reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such an application shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(a) In naming or renaming city park property, consideration shall be primarily given to the following purposes: to honor and commemorate noteworthy persons associated with the city; to celebrate local history, places, events, or culture; to strengthen neighborhood identity; or to recognize native wildlife, flora, fauna or natural features related to the community and the city.
(b) If an application is made to name or rename public park property after an individual, this person shall have:
(1) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city’s development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or
(2) Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties or influence.
(c) In the case of naming or renaming a park or natural environmental feature after any person or organization, such naming or renaming may be considered when such person or organization has provided a significant contribution of lands, funds, goods, or services to the city, and/or parks and recreation department and/or to the city's approved third-party management company, where applicable and for the direct or indirect benefit of the city; or is being recognized for a significant foundation gift(s); or if the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for doing so.
(d) Denial of an application may be appropriate if the city council finds that the proposed renaming fails to meet the criteria under this section, may bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by city residents.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
Upon an application for the naming or renaming of a city library building or property, any person or body reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such an application shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(a) Generally, public library buildings will be named or renamed after a location, subdivision, neighborhood, well-recognized landmark, or adjacent street.
(b) If an application is made to name or rename library property after an individual, this person shall have:
(1) Rendered valuable service to and has had a positive influence on the development of the city’s public library system, or was a literary or artistic figure of national prominence who has significant local or regional ties; or
(2) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city’s development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or
(3) Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties or influence.
(c) In the case of naming or renaming a library property after any person or organization, such naming or renaming may be considered when such person or organization has provided a significant contribution of land, funds, goods, or services to the city's public library system; or is being recognized for a significant foundation gift(s); or if the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for doing so.
(d) Denial of an application may be appropriate if the city council finds that the proposed renaming fails to meet the criteria under this section, may bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by city residents.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
Upon an application for the naming or renaming of city property (other than a street, park property, or library property), any person or body reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such application shall take into consideration the following criteria:
(a) In naming or renaming city property, consideration shall be primarily given to the following purposes: to honor and commemorate noteworthy persons associated with the city; to celebrate local history, places, events, or culture; to strengthen neighborhood identity; or to recognize native wildlife, flora, fauna, or natural features related to the community and the city.
(b) If an application is made to name or rename city property after an individual, this person shall have:
(1) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city’s development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or
(2) Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties or influence.
(c) In the case of naming or renaming a city property after any person or organization may be considered when such person or organization has provided a significant contribution of lands, funds, goods, or services to the city or to the city's approved third-party management company, where applicable and for the direct or indirect benefit of the city; or is being recognized for a significant foundation gift(s); or if the city council finds compelling reasons and strong public sentiment for doing so.
(d) Denial of an application may be appropriate if the city council finds that the proposed renaming fails to meet the criteria under this section, may bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by city residents.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 18-21, passed 2-9-2021)
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