Citizen Portal
Sign In

Harney County Court approves naming private access 'Lane 14 Lane'

Harney County Court · November 24, 2025

Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts

Subscribe
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

After staff said a private access that now serves a fourth house met zoning criteria for naming to aid emergency response, Harney County Court adopted Resolution 2025‑31 naming the road 'Lane 14 Lane' and directed notice to affected residents.

The Harney County Court approved Resolution 2025‑31 to name a private access off Crane Buchanan Road "Lane 14 Lane," following staff presentation and applicant submittal.

Planning staff said state building code and the county zoning ordinance require a named access where a private route serves three or more buildings to ensure emergency services and addressing accuracy. Joseph (Joe) Whitsall submitted the application and the staff report; notifications were sent to tax‑statement addresses for existing landowners and the new applicant. Several commissioners discussed whether naming should be triggered earlier (after the second dwelling) to avoid address changes for existing homeowners; staff said the current ordinance triggers at three or more buildings and that this application corrected an oversight.

A motion to approve the naming application and adopt Resolution 2025‑31 (Lane 14 Lane) was made, seconded and carried by voice vote; staff will notify affected residents and assign addresses according to Harney County and state addressing requirements.