Why are some driveways named?
When there are 3 or more structures with addresses on a road or driveway, we assign a name and issue address numbers using the new road name. This is done to reduce confusion when responding to emergencies, and it also helps other people find you.


We sometimes name drives that do not have three structures but there are several land-owners along the road. This provides for addresses as the property owners develop their land.

Assigning a name to a private drive does not mean the city or county will start maintaining the road or that the mail carrier will deliver mail to the houses. It is still a private road, it just has an official name.

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1. How do I get a new address?
2. How are road names assigned?
3. Why are some driveways named?
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