Inyo County, CA · Inyo County
Road Abandonment Application Instructions
This guide explains how property owners and public agencies request abandonment of a public right-of-way or public service easement in Inyo County.
At a glance
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- City of Inyo County · Inyo County, Inyo County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- inyocounty.us
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use these instructions when requesting that Inyo County abandon a public right-of-way or public service easement. The guide describes the application package, including the main application, environmental information, fee agreement, maps, legal description, adjacent-owner information, and permission letters. It also explains the review and public-hearing process and says applicants or representatives must attend hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
Who needs it
Property owners or public agencies seeking abandonment of a public right-of-way or public service easement in Inyo County need these instructions.
How to submit it
Submit the application package to the Planning Department, Post Office Drawer L, Independence, CA 93526. The document lists Planning Department contact details and says processing fees are required.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the adjacent-owner permission letter example asks the property owner to sign and print their name.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Instructions
Download the Road Abandonment instructions to review the application process and required materials.
- 2
Complete the Application Forms
Complete the main application with the Road Abandonment box checked, the environmental information form, and the processing fee agreement.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the required maps and legal description, adjacent-owner information, permission letters, and any supporting documentation.
- 4
Submit to the Planning Department
Send the application package to the Planning Department, Post Office Drawer L, Independence, CA 93526.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the road abandonment permission letter?
- No. The example letter asks the adjacent property owner to sign and print their name; it does not specify notarization.
- How do I submit a road abandonment application?
- Submit the application package to the Inyo County Planning Department at Post Office Drawer L, Independence, CA 93526.
- What must the road abandonment application package include?
- The guide lists the main application and environmental information form, fee agreement, maps, legal description, adjacent-owner list, and permission letters from adjacent property owners.
- Do I have to attend public hearings?
- Yes. The document says you or a representative must attend hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to answer questions.