SITE PLAN AND SUBDIVISION REVIEW

Why do you have to change my address? Why can't I keep my rural route box?
In order to assist and improve the delivery of Emergency Services in Leon County, the city and county commissions adopted an ordinance which requires changing all addresses to a numeric address (Article XVI, Chapter 10, Leon County Code). Your rural route box does not provide the information required to quickly and effectively locate your residence in case of an emergency.

Why Are You Changing My Street Name?
In order to assist and improve the delivery of Emergency Services in Leon County, the city and county commissions adopted an ordinance which requires the renaming all street which have duplicate and/or sound alike street names (Article XVI, Chapter 10, Leon County Code). The effort will provide emergency service providers of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee street names that are unique, and not easily confused with any other street name when responding to emergency calls.

Why does my driveway need naming?
If you live on a road or drive which services three or more dwellings, it is considered an unnamed road. In order to assist and improve the delivery of Emergency Services in Leon County, the city and county commissions adopted an ordinance which requires the naming of all roads (Article XVI, Chapter 10, Leon County Code). The street or drive must be named before we can convert the rural route boxes to street number addresses. Your rural route box and unnamed road does not provide the information required to quickly and effectively locate your residence in case of an emergency.

Why should I post my new address, if I've never had any problems in the past?
In an emergency, every second counts. Valuable time can be lost if your house number is not clearly displayed and visible.

How long does it take to get a new address and street name and, how much will it cost me to change them?
Immediately, if you reside on a named road, we just need your property tax identification number. But, if the roadway has to be named, it may take up to 60 days to complete the entire process. If the road has been targeted for renaming by the Addressing Unit, the cost to the citizen will be adsorbed by the county.

I have more than one (1) house on my property, can we share the same address?
No, each individual dwelling must have it's own numeric address for the purpose of the new E-911 System and for US Mail delivery.

How do I go about getting my roadway named?
If, your roadway must be named, you must complete and submit a street naming application from the Addressing Unit at Leon County Department of Growth and Environmental Management . A completed application will include authorizing signatures from at least 75% of abutting property owners. Abutting property owners shall include: all persons currently owning property which abuts (touches) the targeted roadway, including properties which are undeveloped.

I do not like the street name proposed, can I change it?
Yes, the Addressing Unit staff proposes "neutral" names. However, you and your neighbors may suggest alternative names, if you do not like the one that staff suggests.

When will the duplicate street name change take effect?
The new street name takes approximately 90 days, from start to finish.

Now that I have my new address, who should I notify of the change?
Notify all businesses and friends and, family of your new change of address. Do not use the Postal Service change of address form, we will notify the Postal Service of the change. Many bills and statements have an address change request section, simply fill it out and send it in with your regular mail. To ensure the accuracy of the E-911 System it is crucial that you notify your local telephone service provider that your location address for your telephone service has changed.

Where should I post my mail box? Will the Postal Service now travel my newly named road?
You will need to contact the Postal Service for this information. They require that roadways meet certain criteria for travel by their local carriers.

I've had my current address for many years and do not want to change. What will happen if I fail to make the change?
Failure to post the correct address could result in an interruption of mail service and cause confusion with other service deliveries, including emergency services. You may place your family and yourself in jeopardy by not adhering to this requirement of the Leon County Code which requires that all dwellings and businesses post the correct address for emergency response.