TOQUERVILLE, Oct. 8 — The Toquerville Planning Commission recommended approval of a street identification change for the private portion of Hunter Lane at the north end so it will be known as Heartland Ranch Road, following an application from Jeffrey Whitman.

Staff explained the city code process applies to private roads used for public access and that the code requires 75% of affected property owners to agree to a name change. Whitman presented letters from affected homeowners indicating support and showed a sign the applicants had already ordered. Staff said Toquerville’s addressing office at the county had been informed and raised no objections; the post office and emergency services will be notified after the change.

The application applies only to the private drive at the end of Troy Drive shown in the application; the remainder of Hunter Lane will retain its current name. Commissioners noted that blue street signs denote private roads (green denotes city streets), and applicants said they keep the private gate closed most of the time.

A commissioner moved to recommend approval of the street name change under Tocqueville City Code 9-2-9; another commissioner seconded. The commission voted unanimously in favor.

The transcript contains a minor spelling inconsistency in the motion (appearing once as "Hartland"), but the applicant and earlier presentation used "Heartland Ranch Road." The commission record below uses the name as presented by the applicant: Heartland Ranch Road.