§ 7-2. Procedure for new streets.

(a) Referral to Department.

Whenever a proposed ordinance or resolution is introduced in the City Council to authorize the acceptance by the Mayor or by the Mayor and City Council of a deed to the bed of any street, avenue, or other thoroughfare in the City, the proposal shall at once be referred to the Department of Transportation for a report as to the name of the street, avenue, or other thoroughfare.

(b) Change of duplicative name.

If the same name by which such street, avenue, or other thoroughfare has been known is a duplicate of the name of any public street, avenue, or thoroughfare in the City of Baltimore, the said Department in its report shall so state, and in that event, it shall suggest to the City Council in said report a new name for such street, avenue, or thoroughfare.