What does the right-of-way abandonment petition do?

It records property owners’ support for a proposed abandonment and explains responsibilities that may apply if the request is approved.

Who must sign the petition?

The required supporting property owners must sign. The form sets different signature thresholds depending on how many properties are immediately impacted.

Do I need a notary for the right-of-way abandonment petition?

No. This petition is signed without a notary, and it includes no notarized or sworn attachment; property owners sign the petition and date the attached map.

How do I submit the right-of-way abandonment petition?

Submit the signed petition when filing the abandonment application. Contact the Planning and Development Department at (602) 256-3487 for additional information.

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County

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Abandonment, Right-of-Way Petition

Property owners use this petition to support a proposed right-of-way abandonment when filing an abandonment application with the City of Phoenix.

What this form is

The petition records property owners’ support and explains responsibilities related to utilities, maintenance, lighting, and improvements if the proposed right-of-way abandonment is approved. A signed petition must accompany the abandonment application. The form also describes neighborhood notification and signature requirements, which vary depending on how many properties are immediately impacted; meeting them allows the application to be submitted but does not guarantee approval.

Who needs it

Adjacent property owners seeking a right-of-way abandonment must sign the petition and meet the applicable support and notification requirements.

How to submit it

Submit the signed petition when filing the abandonment application. For additional information, contact the Planning and Development Department at (602) 256-3487.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so property owners sign the petition and date the attached map.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Abandonment, Right-of-Way Petition PDF.
2
Complete The Petition
Read the entire form, provide the requested information, and obtain the required property owner signatures.
3
Attach The Map
Attach the map showing the proposed abandonment and include its date.
4
Submit With The Application
Submit the signed petition when filing the abandonment application.

Frequently asked questions

What does the right-of-way abandonment petition do?: It records property owners’ support for a proposed abandonment and explains responsibilities that may apply if the request is approved.
Who must sign the petition?: The required supporting property owners must sign. The form sets different signature thresholds depending on how many properties are immediately impacted.
Do I need a notary for the right-of-way abandonment petition?: No. This petition is signed without a notary, and it includes no notarized or sworn attachment; property owners sign the petition and date the attached map.
How do I submit the right-of-way abandonment petition?: Submit the signed petition when filing the abandonment application. Contact the Planning and Development Department at (602) 256-3487 for additional information.

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