Sec. 6-672. - Choices of names.

(a)

In all cases, the name choice should reflect and be appropriate to the street's location and the character and history of the particular community in which it exists.

(b)

If the name is to honor a living person, caution should be exercised to ensure that the person is of such a character that the name shall still hold honor upon that person's death.

(c)

Although the choices for a name are unlimited, names generally should be chosen to reflect:

(1)

The location or geographical area or feature;

(2)

Memorials to national or state leaders or public figures;

(3)

Memorials to San Antonio or local leaders or public figures;

(4)

Mascots or characters of local folklore and fiction;

(5)

Events or affairs of historic significance (battles, treaties, disasters);

(6)

Ideals or goals (unity, harmony, patriotism);

(7)

Significant causes (independence, suffrage, equality);

(8)

Facilitators or benefactors of the property.

(d)

Change of a street's existing name should be done only for a significant reason. A significant reason for a street name change includes the following:

(1)

To establish continuity of a street name.

(2)

To eliminate duplication of name spelling or phonetics.

(3)

To correct a misspelling.

(4)

To enhance ease of location.

(5)

For consistency with the street numbering system designation, including compass direction.

(6)

To provide a necessary roadway designation, including: "street," "road," "lane," "circle," "drive," or "boulevard".

(7)

To honor a person, place, institution, group, entity, or event.

(8)

To enhance a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.

(Ord. No. 2011-03-31-0239, § 1, 3-31-11)