Street or Alley Vacation Requests
Planning Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH PLANNING STAFF - Staff will assist the applicant by explaining the
review process; review the application and survey requirements. The applicant is encouraged to contact
adjoining and nearby property owners and occupants to discuss their project prior to the public hearing.
A copy of the mailing information for the 300’ notification can be obtained from Staff upon request.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION - Applicant will submit application at least 30 days before the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting (first Thursday of the month) to the Zoning
Administrator for review. The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and site plan. Staff will
forward a copy of the request to the Director of Public Safety, DPW/Utility Director, and City Engineer
for review/comments as needed. Fee must be received before any requests are processed.
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS INCOMPLETE – Staff will prepare a notice of findings/corrections
that will be sent to the applicant. Due to the review time/noticing requirements applicants are
encouraged to submit their requests in advance of the 30 day minimum requirement.
APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISIONS – Staff reviews for completeness
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS COMPLETE – Staff will prepare notice of public hearing (ad in newspaper,
posted on City web page, City Facebook page, posted at City Hall, mailing to all owners/occupants within
300’ of property). Noticing must be at least 20 days prior to meeting date.
PUBLIC HEARING - Applicant shall present their case to the Commission along with any correspondence
in support of their request. Staff will give their report, the public is invited to speak on the request, and
correspondence will be read into the record. Public hearing will be closed.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW – The Planning Commission will review the request for compliance
and make a recommendation to City Council.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW – After recommendation from the Planning Commission, Staff will prepare a
Council agenda request form and memo for the next City Council meeting.
EQUALIZATION DEPARTMENT – Upon approval Staff will prepare a letter to the County Equalization
Department that authorizes the street or alley vacation request. A copy of the letter and supporting
documentation will be sent to the applicant and the City Assessor.
FINALIZE REQUEST – The County Equalization Department processes the request and it will be processed
for the next tax roll.
(5/2019)