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Court names private access 'Lane 14 Lane' after application from homeowner

Harney County Court · November 24, 2025

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Summary

Harney County Court approved Resolution 2025-31 to name a private access road 'Lane 14 Lane' after staff said the access now serves four homes and no formal opposition to the proposed name was received.

Planning staff reported that a private access off Crane Buchanan Road now serves four residences and that, under county zoning, a private access serving three or more buildings should be assigned a name for public-safety and addressing reasons. Applicant Joe Whitsall proposed the primary name 'Lane 14' with 'Steensview' as an alternate. Staff said two notices were mailed (Oct. 20 and Nov. 11) and they had not received formal written opposition from the other landowners.

Commissioners discussed why the naming policy exists (to help emergency services locate homes), whether the process should be triggered earlier in development, and possible ordinance changes to require earlier county action when additional addresses are issued. The court voted to approve Resolution 2025-31; staff will notify affected residents and update addresses to follow Harney County and state addressing requirements.

The action was presented as routine compliance with the county zoning and addressing code; commissioners asked planning staff to consider administrative triggers and possible ordinance amendments for future cases.