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ARTICLE V. - STREET NAMES

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Warwick, RI.

Local law · Updated July 8, 2025 · 2,073 sections

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Sec. 70-131. - Adoption of map.#

The map accompanying the ordinance comprising this article, entitled "Map of Warwick, Rhode Island, showing official street names as of May 18, 1939," is hereby made a part of this article by express reference.

(Code 1971, § 19-96)

Sec. 70-132. - Names shown on map to be official names.#

The street names as shown on the map referred to in section 70-131 shall be the official names of the streets of the city.

(Code 1971, § 19-97)

Sec. 70-133. - Map declared public record; custody of map.#

The official street name map shall be a public record and kept in the custody of the city engineer.

(Code 1971, § 19-98)

Sec. 70-134. - Sale of map to public.#

The city engineer shall cause copies of such official street name map to be made and placed on sale in the city clerk's office at $5.00 a copy. All monies collected by the city clerk from the sale of such maps shall be turned over to the city treasurer.

(Code 1971, § 19-99)

Sec. 70-135. - Approval of changes.#

No street name shall hereafter be changed except by vote of the council.

(Code 1971, § 19-100)

Sec. 70-136. - Erection of street signs.#

No person shall erect any street sign or street signpost without authority of the council.

(Code 1971, § 19-101)

Sec. 70-137. - Review of new names by department of public works.#

Any person, group, organization or corporation who is desirous of naming any driveway, accessway, street or lane as a public street shall first submit the name of the proposed driveway, accessway, street or lane to the department of public works for review.

(Code 1971, § 19-102)

Secs. 70-138—70-160. - Reserved.#