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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)
A street, building, or other city property may be given a commemorative designation. Such a commemorative designation shall not change the official name of the street, building, or other city property, but shall allow for placement of commemorative signs, plaques, or other items to be placed on the building or property or below the existing street signs. The procedure for a commemorative designation shall be as follows:
(a) An applicant may file an application for a commemorative name with the planning and development services department, using a form to be provided by the planning and development services department. The application shall include a description of the proposed naming, the significance of the proposed name, and shall show how the criteria under this section are met by the proposed application.
(b) Upon completion of the application, the planning and development services director shall review and make a written recommendation on the application based on the following criteria:
(1) In the commemorative naming of public property, consideration shall be primarily given to the following criteria: to honor and commemorate noteworthy persons associated with the city; to celebrate local history, places, events, organizations, or culture; or to strengthen neighborhood identity.
(2) If an application is made to commemorate a street or city property after an individual, this person shall have:
A. 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
B. Historical significance locally, nationally, or globally with significant local or regional ties.
(c) Commemorative street names shall not be longer than can be produced by the standard sign manufacturing capability of the public works department.
(d) A plaque or marker may be used on a facility to honor persons or individuals, even though the facility is not named after them.
(e) A commemorative name will be permanent unless stipulated otherwise by an agreement, and as long as the person honored maintains the criteria stated in these standards:
(1) The commemorative sign/plaque including upkeep shall be the responsibility of the city unless otherwise stipulated in the agreement or resolution.
(2) If the person does not maintain compliance with these criteria, the commemorative sign shall be considered null and void and shall be removed by the city.
(f) The application and recommendations shall be forwarded to the city council for public hearing and disposition. The city clerk shall send notice of the date of the public hearing to the applicant. Following public hearing, the city council shall by resolution approve, deny, or approve with conditions the proposed commemorative designation.
(g) If a commemorative designation is approved by the city council, the commemorative signs, plaques, or other items shall not be made and installed until payment for the same is received from the applicant, unless otherwise authorized by the city council.
(h) 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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