Most future street names in The Blue Mountains would have to have a local flavour.
As Bayshore Broadcasting News Reporter Rob Potter tells us the municipality is adopting a new policy.
Director of Building and By-law David Finbow says the current policy works on an ad hoc basis and doesn’t give clear direction to the town or developers.
The new policy would require that at least half of future street names relate to local or national heritage.
People or events of international significance could also be recognized.
Names in honour of those who have served in Canada’s military will also be considered.
As well, streets could be named for people who have played a leading role in local agriculture or recreation.
A list of names will be developed in consultation with the curator of the Craigleith Heritage Depot and citizens with a strong knowledge of local and national history.
Finbow says the policy would include enough flexibility to allow council to consider other suggested street names put forward by by the community or developers.
Staff will follow up on a suggestion from Deputy-Mayor Duncan McKinlay that would recognize some road and street names commonly used by local citizens but not officially recognized.
Staff will work on a formal draft of the policy and report back to Council.