Willits, CA · Mendocino County
Right-of-Way Abandonment Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to ask Willits to abandon a public right-of-way or public service easement.
What this form is
This application package lets an applicant request abandonment of a road, street, alley, or easement in Willits. It asks for project, parcel, applicant, and consultant details, along with a project description and required supporting materials. The package includes submission instructions and a checklist; it calls for a $2,500 initial deposit and says incomplete application packages will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking abandonment of a Willits right-of-way or easement, or representatives applying with the owner’s permission, need this application.
How to submit it
Submit completed application materials and fees to the Community Development Department by email at [email protected] or by mail to 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the owner signs the Letter of Agency when an agent applies.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the application package and read its abandonment process and submission instructions.
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Complete The Application
Type or print legibly, complete the application fields, and sign and date the applicant section.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to gather the request letter, maps, legal description, contact forms, clearance letters, and initial deposit.
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Submit To The City
Email the completed package to [email protected] or mail it to the Community Development Department in Willits.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Right-of-Way Abandonment Application for?
- It lets an applicant request that Willits abandon a road, street, alley, or easement and provides instructions and a checklist for the application package.
- Who can apply for a right-of-way abandonment?
- An applicant can submit the request. If the applicant is not the property owner, the package requires a Letter of Agency granting permission from the owner.
- Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Abandonment Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and dates it; an owner also signs the Letter of Agency when an agent applies.
- How do I submit the Right-of-Way Abandonment Application?
- Email completed materials to [email protected] or mail them to the Community Development Department, 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA 95490.