What are the rules for having a road named?
Private easements that are used to access at least three homes may be eligible to be named, if all property owners agree to the change. Whatcom County requires that a private easement be named if it is used to access five homes, or if it is used to access three homes and is more than 1000 feet long. The name of the private road must be approved by Emergency Services. A Road Name Proposal application is available online or by contacting the Engineering office.