Same—Library properties.

Omaha Municipal Code § 27-152

in effect

Sec. 27-152. - Same—Library properties. Upon an application for the naming or renaming of a city library building or property, any person or body reviewing, providing a recommendation on, or disposing of such an application shall take into consideration the following criteria: (a) Generally, public library buildings will be named or renamed after a location, subdivision, neighborhood, well-recognized landmark or adjacent street. (b) If an application is made to name or rename library property after an individual, this person shall have: (1) Rendered valuable service to and has had a positive influence on the development of the city's public library system, or was a literary or artistic figure of national prominence who has significant local or regional ties; or (2) Demonstrated excellence of contributions to the city's development, community service, personal sacrifice for public service or national defense, or efforts to foster equality among the citizens of the city; or (3) Historical significance locally, nationally or globally with significant local or regional ties. (c) Denial of the application may be appropriate if the proposed naming or renaming may tend to bring disrepute upon the community for any reason, or would not be looked upon favorably by a majority of city residents. (d) Titles, rank, or religious designations shall not be allowed on a library property named for an individual. A nickname shall not be allowed, unless such person is best known by that nickname. (e) In the case of naming or renaming a library property after any person, such naming or renaming shall be prohibited until the person has been deceased for a period of at least five years. An exception to this provision may be allowed if such person shall have provided a major donation of land and funds for the facility in an amount equal to at least 50 percent of the total cost of the project or is being recognized by a foundation gift(s), and if the naming or renaming receives unanimous votes of approval by the library board and the city council. (Ord. No. 38803, § 1, 8-24-10)

Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIMUCO_CH27PUPR_ARTVINAPUPR_S27-152SAIBPRFetched: 10/28/2026