Proposal to Add 'Weatherspoon Way' as a Dual Name for NW 12th Avenue
June 15, 2026
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The Frame
If approved, this change will update official city maps and signage for the street segment between West Atlantic Avenue and NW 2nd Street to include the honorary or secondary name 'Weatherspoon Way'.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Residents and businesses on NW 12th Avenue
Their street address signage and official city records for this segment may be updated to reflect the dual name.
City of Delray Beach
The city is responsible for the maintenance of the right-of-way and the implementation of the dual-naming resolution.
Last recorded activity June 15, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Planning and Zoning Board is tasked with providing a recommendation to the City Commission regarding Resolution No. 108-26.
- The proposal seeks to establish a dual name for a portion of NW 12th Avenue.
- The affected street segment runs between West Atlantic Avenue and NW 2nd Street.
- The new dual name for the segment would be 'NW 12th Avenue / Weatherspoon Way'.
- The street is a City-owned right-of-way.
- The application is filed under File No. PZ-000699-2026.
- The internal file number for this agenda item is 26-0748.
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Why It Matters
If approved, this change will update official city maps and signage for the street segment between West Atlantic Avenue and NW 2nd Street to include the honorary or secondary name 'Weatherspoon Way'.
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