HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.072-05RESOLUTION No. 7_22
(Series of 2005)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE POLICY FOR
NAMING STREETS
WHEREAS, the City Council directed the Community Development Department to formulate a
policy for naming streets; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department developed said policy and has sought
the input of other departments; and,
WHEREAS, Community Development Department staff is recommending approval Of the
Policy for Naming Streets; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the policy, and has reviewed
and considered those recommendations made by the Community Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed policy is not in conflict with the City of
Aspen Municipal Code and is essential to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the
City of Aspen.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO as follows:
Section I Name Origination.
That names of streets shall be subject to the approval of the City Council and shall be
consistent with the following criteria:
(a) Names shall relate to one or more of the following:
(1) The history of the State of Colorado, the City of Aspen and/or
the area, including persons associated with that history.
(2) Skiing and the history of skiing in Aspen.
(3) Mining and the history of mining in Aspen.
(4) Local flora and fauna.
(5) Local geography, including creeks, lakes and mountain peaks.
(6) The American West, particularly including farming, mining,
ranching and Native American culture.
(7) Arts, cultural or physical uses adjacent to said street.
(b) Names of living persons are discouraged.
(c) Names shall not be duplicative of street names within Pitkin County so
as to avoid confusion for subdivision or development lack of
emergency service response.
(d) Names compatible with adjacent neighborhoods and uses may be
appropriate.
Section 2 Process for Naming Streets.
The process for name streets shall be as follows:
(a) Prior to a street name proposal being acted upon by the City Council,
the party proposing the street name(s) shall contact the Pitkin County
Communication Department, Aspen Fire Protection District, the City
of Aspen Community Development Department, the City of Aspen
Police and Pitkin County Sheriff.
(b) City Council shall approve a street name via resolution. At the time of
approval, evidence shall be provided to the City Council from these
entities that the street name(s) is acceptable.
(c) Following the approval ora street name by City Council, the party
proposing the street name(s) shall notify:
(1) City of Aspen Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Department
(2) Pitkin County Communication Department
(3) City of Aspen Community Development Department
(4) City of Aspen Streets Department.
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 12th day of September, 2005.
Approved as to form:
~er, City Attorney
Approved:
Helen Kalin Klandemd, Mayor
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk, do certify that the foregoing is a true
and accurate copy of that resolution a~topted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado,
at a meeting held onj~__2zl~:~~ 2005.
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