3.25.2 Street Renaming
A. Applicability
For the purposes of this article, a “street renaming” application shall be considered an application to change the official name of a street, alley, or private drive.
B. Pre-Application Conference
The applicant(s) applying for a street renaming shall schedule a pre-application conference in accordance with paragraph 3.2.2, Pre-Application Conference.
C. Application
1. An application for renaming shall be submitted in accordance with paragraphs 3.2.4, Application Requirements; 3.6.8, Final Plat Approval; and 12.3.2, Street Names.
2. An application for the renaming of right-of-way under control of NCDOT shall also be processed and approved in accordance with the regulations established by NCDOT for such a request.
D. Action by the Planning Director
1. Review of Application
a. After receiving the application, the Planning Director or designee, along with other applicable agencies, shall be responsible for review and recommendation regarding renaming requests.
b. If the right-of-way is under NCDOT control, approval from NCDOT is required prior to scheduling a hearing with the governing body.
c. Public Meeting Requirement
Prior to the scheduling of the public hearing, at least one public meeting shall be scheduled by the Planning Director or designee regarding the renaming request. Owners of all property fronting along the subject street shall be notified of the meeting.
2. Public Hearing
The Planning Director or designee shall schedule a public hearing and give public notice pursuant to paragraph 3.2.5, Notice and Public Hearings.
E. Action by the Governing Body
The City Council or Board of County Commissioners, as applicable, shall be the approving authority for renaming right-of-way, subject to approval by NCDOT if applicable, and hold a public hearing prior to taking final action on the request.
1. Before taking action on a street renaming request, the governing body shall consider any recommendations of the Planning Director or designee, and of staff agencies, and shall conduct a public hearing where interested parties may be heard.
2. The governing body may continue a public hearing prior to closing the hearing and taking action on the request.
3. Following the public hearing, the governing body may approve the request, deny the request, or send the request back to the administration for additional consideration.
F. Approved Requests
A request that is approved by the applicable governing body shall be recorded at the Register of Deeds with an associated final plat, along with any additional requirements by NCDOT as applicable.