§ 258-5. Street naming principles.

A. 

Campuses: In recognition of their nonstandard roads, driveways, and building layouts, campuses (e.g., schools, camps with multiple permanent buildings, retreat facilities, and similar properties) and campus-like properties shall adopt street names that are agreeable to the campus owner and to the Groton Fire Chief. In reaching this mutual agreement, both parties will give the highest priority to facilitating the fastest and most accurate response by both Town and mutual-aid emergency service responders.

B. 

Selection of street names: To prevent duplication of street names or the use of similar sounding street names, all street names used in Groton must be approved, in advance, by the Town Manager. The Town Manager will collaborate with the Fire Chief, the Building Commissioner, and the E-9-1-1 Database Liaison prior to approving a new street name. The Town Manager may solicit and consider, but need not use, street name suggestions from developers and residents.

C. 

Naming of private driveways: Naming of private driveways and shared driveways serving three or fewer units is prohibited unless the Fire Chief determines a name is necessary for public safety reasons.

D. 

Roadway ownership category: These street naming principles apply regardless of the legal ownership category of the roadway which vehicles traverse.