Chapter 3.33
NAMING OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
Sections:
3.33.040 Designation of name by city council.
3.33.060 Naming of ancillary features.
3.33.010 Purpose.
The purpose of Chapter 3.33 SVMC is to establish a procedure for the City to use when naming or renaming a City-owned property. (Ord. 20-021 § 1, 2020).
3.33.020 Scope.
The provisions of Chapter 3.33 SVMC apply to all City-owned property and ancillary features within the City limits. Streets are expressly excluded from Chapter 3.33 SVMC and shall be named pursuant to Chapter 22.135 SVMC. (Ord. 20-021 § 1, 2020).
3.33.030 Definitions.
“Ancillary feature” means individual exterior or interior features and/or facility within a City-owned property including, but not limited to, meeting rooms, landscaped grounds, flower gardens, sculptures, picnic shelters, play lots, ballfield, and other similar items.
“City-owned property” means any real estate, facility, or building owned by the City, including parks and park facilities as defined in SVMC 6.05.010. For the purposes of Chapter 3.33 SVMC, “City-owned property” does not include streets or stormwater facilities. (Ord. 20-021 § 1, 2020).
3.33.040 Designation of name by city council.
The city council shall have sole authority to designate the names of City-owned property, and any ancillary features, if it is determined that a name is appropriate. The city council will make its selection only after receiving a written recommendation from the city manager. Such written recommendation shall state how the proposed names(s) meet the criteria in SVMC 3.33.050. The city council shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the recommendation(s) before taking action. The naming or renaming of City-owned property or ancillary features shall be memorialized through adoption of a resolution. The resolution shall state how the proposed name meets the criteria pursuant to SVMC 3.33.050. (Ord. 20-021 § 1, 2020).
3.33.050 Naming criteria.
A. The naming of City-owned property and ancillary features shall be made upon one or more of the following criteria:
1. Geographic or neighborhood location of the City-owned property or ancillary feature.
2. Historical or cultural significance.
3. Natural or geographical features surrounding the City-owned property or ancillary feature.
4. A person who has made a significant land, building, or monetary contribution to the City for the building or property being named.
5. An individual who has contributed outstanding civic service to the City, state of Washington, or United States.
B. If the proposed facility name is for an individual, then the individual must be deceased for at least one year. SVMC 3.33.050(B) does not apply to plaques created in recognition of donors.
C. Consideration shall be given to any terms or conditions agreed to upon acceptance of a donation pursuant to Chapter 3.34 SVMC, including but not limited to any conditions or stipulations regarding naming.
D. The City shall attempt to avoid duplication or confusing similarity when adopting a name. (Ord. 20-021 § 1, 2020).
3.33.060 Naming of ancillary features.
All portions of a City-owned property will have the same name throughout the entire City-owned property. However, ancillary features, such as a playground or other distinct feature of the property, may be named separately provided the name does not detract from the intended identity of the City-owned property. Names of ancillary features are subject to the criteria pursuant to SVMC 3.33.050 and to the selection process pursuant to SVMC 3.33.040. (Ord. 20-021 § 1, 2020).