New Street Names

Process Description:
Street names and addresses are very important to the efficient provision of emergency and normal public services and private deliveries. New street names must be approved in advance by the City and by Wake County to ensure that duplication of street names does not occur. Street name applications should be submitted with any preliminary subdivision or site plan that includes new public, private, or internal access streets. All street names will be reviewed by the Information Technology - GIS Division, in accordance with the policies and procedures in the Addressing Manual.

Are there any prerequisites to this process?
Must have an approved or pending development plan (preliminary subdivision plan, preliminary site plan or permit site plan) showing proposed street locations.

How do I start the process?
Submit a Street Name application with an approved or pending development plan showing the street locations to the Development Services Customer Service Center. A Street Name Application should be submitted as part of the plan submittal package for any plans with new public, private or internal streets. See below.

What do I need to submit to the City?

SUBMITTAL PACKAGE
Required for Submittal	Street Name Application One (1) copy of the preliminary development plan showing the location and arrangement of the proposed new streets - paper copy or digital copy

Where do I submit my application?

What are the keys to success?

• Submit twice as many names as you may need due to issues with duplications
• Meet all prerequisites listed above
• Make sure the application is complete and accurate

What fees are involved and when do I pay them?
There is currently no fee associated with this process.

How long will this process take?
This process takes approximately 1-2 weeks.