Lyons, GA · Toombs County
Application for Street or Alley Closing
Property owners use this application to request closure of a street, alley, or public right-of-way within the City of Lyons.
What this form is
The application requests abandonment of a street, alley, or right-of-way, or a permanent easement shown on an attached survey. Applicants must provide the requested title records, survey, adjoining owners’ petition or letter, legal description, and a $300 non-refundable processing fee before a public hearing. The applicant is responsible for associated recording costs, required documents, and any utility relocation costs.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking to close a street, alley, or public right-of-way in Lyons should complete this application and provide the listed attachments.
How to submit it
Submit the application, requested attachments, and payment to the City before any public hearing; the document lists a non-refundable $300 processing fee.
About notarization
The application itself is signed without a notary; the attached petition or letter from adjoining property owners must have notarized signatures.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Lyons street or alley closure application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the date, applicant name and contact number, and identify the requested closure or easement.
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Gather The Attachments
Attach the requested title records, survey, adjoining owners’ petition or letter with notarized signatures, and legal description.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application, attachments, and $300 non-refundable processing fee to the City before any public hearing.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the street or alley closure application request?
- Applicants may request abandonment of a street, alley, or right-of-way, or a permanent easement shown on an attached survey.
- What attachments and fee are required?
- The form lists title records, a survey, a petition or letter from adjoining owners, and a legal description. It also requires a non-refundable $300 processing fee.
- Do I need a notary for the street or alley closure application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary, but the attached petition or letter from adjoining property owners must have notarized signatures.
- How do I submit the street or alley closure application?
- Submit the completed application, requested attachments, and payment to the City before any public hearing. The document lists a $300 non-refundable processing fee.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Street or Alley Closing doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lyons form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.