§ 54-37. Street names.

(a)

All proposed names for public streets and private easements shall be reviewed and approved by the metropolitan planning commission addressing department. Approved street names may be reserved for a maximum of 18 months before being formally recorded.

(b)

Extensions of existing streets, including extensions across intersecting streets, shall use the same name as the existing street; provided, however, that local streets which cross major connector or arterial streets may change names if approved after formal consideration by the Knoxville/Knox County metropolitan planning commission.

(c)

Street name duplications including phonetic duplications within Knoxville and Knox County are prohibited. Existing duplications shall be identified and a procedure initiated for changing the name of the street duplications, which is less disruptive to the community.

(d)

All initiated street name changes shall be formally acted upon and become effective, if approved, within 18 months.

(Ord. No. O-91-1-102, § 7, 2-19-91)