Public Works
Engineering
Administrative Program for Street Naming and Addressing
The street naming document was approved by the City Council
November 28, 2006. To view this document
click here.
The purpose of the Administrative Program for County Street
Naming and Addressing is to establish standards for naming roadways
and assigning numbers to all dwelling, principal buildings,
businesses and industries; and to assist emergency service agencies,
the United States Postal Service and the public in the timely and
efficient provision of services to residents and businesses of Ames,
Iowa.
Street Naming Theme Map
The following standards will be used in selecting street names:
- A street name should be appropriate and easy to read, so
that children can use the name in an emergency situation, and
should add to community pride by promoting local heritage,
history and traditions and reflect local geography and
character.
- Names with the same there (i.e. flowers, states) are
suggested for naming streets in an entire subdivision, as a
means of general identification. Refer to the
Street Naming Theme Map.
- Historically used road names should be retained where
possible.
- Names tending to be confused as homonyms, having the same or
similar pronunciation, but with different spellings, are
discouraged and shall not be used within the City (e.g., Smith,
Smyth or Smythe; Ellis or Allice; Allen or Alan.)
- Names which my be offensive (slang, double meanings, etc.)
shall be avoided.
- Use of frivolous or complicated words, or unconventional
spellings in road names is discouraged.
- Avoid sound-alike names (e.g. Bay View Dr, Bayview Dr or
Brainard Ln, Barnard Ln.)
- Do not use special characters in road names such as hyphens,
apostrophes or dashes.
- Avoid the use of standard suffixes or directional suffixes
or prefixes as road/street names (e.g. North BLVD, Court St,
Avenue of Pines).
You can reach us at:
City of Ames, Room 212, 515 Clark Avenue, P.O. Box
811, Ames, IA 50010
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
515-239-5160
515-239-5404 - FAX
515-239-5133 - TDD
